Bangkok, The Excise Department expands social media to seize more than 4,000 bottles of smuggled alcohol and wine transported from the northern region. The fine is more than 50 million baht.
Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas Director-General of the Excise Department said that the Excise Department has stepped up its suppression. Moving forward to expand search results via online channels It was discovered that there was a smuggling operation for smuggled liquor and wine for sale. from the northern border area Delivered in the Samut Prakan area They seized 4,447 bottles of tax-evaded liquor and wine, with a fine of over 57 million baht.
After the Excise Department officials Investigate that products are being sold online to avoid taxes. Therefore, there was monitoring and searching until it was discovered that the smuggling process was bringing liquor and wine that had not been paid taxes to be delivered in the area. Phra Pradaeng District Samut Prakan Province in order to sell such products through online channels
The results of the arrest found three suspects and 4,447 bottles of foreign liquor and wine seized, which were not paid taxes.
1,200 bottles of Jack Daniel’s
Johnnie Walker Red Label, 59 bottles
100 Reserve, quantity 1,200 bottles
John Lee, 47 bottles
Negrita Rhum, 95 bottles
Negrita Spiced, 47 bottles
1,200 bottles of Escudo Rojo
Penfolds Bin 2, quantity 599 bottles
Dr. Ekniti added that If these illegal products escape Will cause a lot of damage. Taking advantage of business operators who pay taxes honestly Including the health safety of Thai citizens who consume substandard products.
After February 23, 2024, the Excise Department has reduced the tax rates on wine, steeped liquor, and service establishments. According to the policy of the Cabinet, which approved measures to promote Thailand as a center for tourism and spending. It promotes wine, spirits and service establishments. Enter the correct tax payment system because the tax rate has been reduced to make the price of the tax lower than bef
ore. Tax rates on wine and sparkling wine made from grapes. Previously, taxation was based on value. The recommended retail price exceeds 1,000 baht at 10% and the recommended retail price does not exceed 1,000 baht at 0%. Change to storing all prices at the same rate of 5%, without dividing the prices into 2 groups as before. and reduce the tax rate according to the amount of alcohol from 1,500 baht per liter of 100 degrees to 1,000 baht per liter of 100 degrees, resulting in reduced tax payments.
Including the tax on fruit wine. or fruit-infused liquor containing grapes or grape wine Previously, taxation was based on value. The recommended retail price exceeds 1,000 baht at 10% and the recommended retail price does not exceed 1,000 baht at 0%, reduced to 0% altogether, and the tax rate is based on the alcohol content. It is the same rate of 900 baht per liter at 100 degrees.
Therefore, wine and spirits are sold at a price lower than the normal market price. Including not paying taxes. Therefore, it may b
e a counterfeit product that is not up to standard. This will be dangerous and have serious health effects on consumers. If any member of the public knows the whereabouts or sees an offense involving products that are subject to excise tax. You can report this directly to the Excise Department. or all local excise offices nationwide or hotline 1713 available 24 hours a day or email excise_hotline@excise.go.th .-
Source: Thai News Agency