webfact Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 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 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-11-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted November 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 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? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted November 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, webfact said: my policy is to introduce technology each man is given a slate and piece of chalk 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted November 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 Known as the hub of extraordinary shipping tax on a small parcel of kids clothes I sent and no chance to ever get anymore ???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted November 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2020 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"... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted November 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2020 It's 2020, and they are only now talking of introducing technology into probably Thailand's most important sector? Really? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 My friend the other day received a gift and had to pay 6000 Baht duty, the gift wasn't worth 6000 Baht, Disgusting 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sydebolle Posted November 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2020 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! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 A post using an animated trolling meme has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlfHuy Posted November 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2020 Finally, I can bring in my Porsche with lower import duty and quicker on the road. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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