Finance minister orders shake up in Customs Dept after receiving complaints

By The Nation

 

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith

 

After visiting the Customs Department on Wednesday, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said he has instructed officials to use technology to reduce the time spent on inspection so goods can be released quickly as well as to ensure transparency.

 

“The department’s job has shifted from collecting revenue to making import-export easier for business operators. Recently there have been many complaints about the department taking too long to release cargo. Hence, my policy is to introduce technology, so the process can become faster and more transparent,” Arkhom said.

 

He also followed up on the National Single Window system, which is meant to connect Thailand with Asean countries but is not working effectively. Arkhom said the licensing system and database should be completed by 2021, so demands from local and foreign businesses can be met.

 

He has also ordered stricter controls on illegal imports and has instructed officials to ensure cargo is sanitised before release to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

 

The minister went on to say that in a bid to make Thailand a hub for international shipping, the Map Ta Phut checkpoint in the Eastern Economic Corridor will be used as another shipping centre.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30398561

 

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14 minutes ago, webfact said:

After visiting the Customs Department on Wednesday, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said he has

turned a  blind  eye  for way  too  long?

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

my policy is to introduce technology

each  man  is  given  a  slate and  piece  of  chalk

Known as the hub of extraordinary shipping tax on a small parcel of kids clothes I sent and no chance to ever get anymore ????

1 hour ago, webfact said:

so goods can be released quickly as well as to ensure transparency.

Now, too words here are an oxymoron and an alien to the Thai custom way of working and doing business, "quickly and transparency"...

It's 2020, and they are only now talking of introducing technology into probably Thailand's most important sector? Really?

My friend the other day received a gift and had to pay 6000 Baht duty, the gift wasn't worth 6000 Baht, Disgusting

Whoever had to deal with the boys at the customs house is fully aware of why Thailand is already known ss the hub of extraordinary extortion tax, tips and "token of appreciation" next to "overtime" or "express" fees. 

Don't deal with these teams of highway robbery hiding behind desks and counters - if you can! 

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Finally, I can bring in my Porsche with lower import duty and quicker on the road.