snoop1130 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP There has been some online backlash today (Thursday), soon after the government passed a new regulation which categorises tampons as a cosmetic product, causing the widespread belief that the product, which is a necessity for many menstrual women, would be subject to 30% tax. Over 550,000 tweets were made bearing the Thai hashtag #TamponsWithoutTax, as of midnight, which is now among the top Twitter trends in Thailand, as the hashtag continues to gaining traction quickly. “Why do women have to pay?” tweeted @hippoyayee, while the account @Jackhangu said “I am a man but I agreed with no taxes on sanitary napkins. I agree with free sanitary napkins for all women.” Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/backlash-over-new-regulation-taxing-women-for-tampons-at-30-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-07-23 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TomnearCentral Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 Just out of interest, is Toilet paper also categorised as "cosmetics" in Thailand and 30% taxed?? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 Meanwhile in the civilised universe these things are tax free or even just free. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Salerno Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Crossy said: Meanwhile in the civilised universe these things are tax free or even just free. Australia only got civilised in 2019! Yeah, yeah, set that one up for the resident comedians 555 Edited July 23, 2021 by Salerno 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Amazing Thailand, just ******* unbelievable. The definition of cosmetic is 'treatment to improve a persons appearance' It would seem the Thai definition is completely different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrfill Posted July 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2021 14 hours ago, Salerno said: Australia only got civilised in 2019! Yeah, yeah, set that one up for the resident comedians 555 .... and the UK somewhat later... https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tampon-tax-abolished-from-today 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, mrfill said: .... and the UK somewhat later... https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tampon-tax-abolished-from-today Brexit bonus?? See 3rd. bullet point in linked article. Edited July 24, 2021 by MartinL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 15 hours ago, TomnearCentral said: Just out of interest, is Toilet paper also categorised as "cosmetics" in Thailand and 30% taxed?? Luxury tax.... Save -a-tree.... buy a bum blaster [I'm against deforestation] I like natural better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgarcon Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Reminds me of that old classic a rich girl uses sanitary towels a poor girl uses sheets; but dinah uses nothing at all see the trail along the streets. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 hours ago, mrfill said: .... and the UK somewhat later... https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tampon-tax-abolished-from-today My guess is the Thai's currently pay VAT on it. This is an extra tax so not really comparable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 An irrational ruling by a predominant Thai male Government! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post toofarnorth Posted July 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 hours ago, delgarcon said: Reminds me of that old classic a rich girl uses sanitary towels a poor girl uses sheets; but dinah uses nothing at all see the trail along the streets. A rich girl uses vaseline a poor girl uses lard but Dinah uses axle grease.................................. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted July 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2021 At this point, the hole in the regime's foot is so large now that bullets pass through unhindered. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideedave Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 hours ago, delgarcon said: Reminds me of that old classic a rich girl uses sanitary towels a poor girl uses sheets; but dinah uses nothing at all see the trail along the streets. Ah yes, the old vampires tea bag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Many Thai women dont use tampons because they are all virgins 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: At this point, the hole in the Do we have to talk about the Hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Come on ladies , use sanitary pads then you can be masked above same as below.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Andycoops said: Amazing Thailand, just ******* unbelievable. The definition of cosmetic is 'treatment to improve a persons appearance' It would seem the Thai definition is completely different. Some people might think that a string hanging down south improves the appearance... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) Condoms could also be classed as cosmetic if they make your dick look bigger Edited July 24, 2021 by Dave67 Typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nauseus Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 hours ago, ChipButty said: Many Thai women dont use tampons because they are all virgins Erm… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nauseus Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 4 hours ago, LukKrueng said: Some people might think that a string hanging down south improves the appearance... But they get stuck in your teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kickstart Posted July 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2021 A bit surprised at this ,I thought most Thai women use ST's ,in my rural area almost impossible to find tampons ,maybe Watson's or Boot's in large towns . Never seen a tampon adverts on the TV ,just sanitary towel's adverts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobU Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 hour ago, kickstart said: A bit surprised at this ,I thought most Thai women use ST's ,in my rural area almost impossible to find tampons ,maybe Watson's or Boot's in large towns . Never seen a tampon adverts on the TV ,just sanitary towel's adverts. Yes tampons can cause Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by bacteria getting into the body and releasing harmful toxins. It's often associated with tampon use in young women, Thai women won't take the chance where there is little medical support 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 5:23 PM, Crossy said: Meanwhile in the civilised universe these things are tax free or even just free. Even baby milk and diapers are taxed. Essential things shouldn't be taxed. Thailand has got some really ridiculous tax laws that deter growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 FACT CHECK There is no new regulation subjecting tampons to a 30% tax. From the news article to which a link is given in the OP: Quote However, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisaranakul and the Excise Department, only the 7% VAT is applied, without any additional tax imposed. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/backlash-over-new-regulation-taxing-women-for-tampons-at-30-in-thailand/ From the same news article: Quote There has been some online backlash today (Thursday), soon after the government passed a new regulation which categorises tampons as a cosmetic product, causing the widespread belief that the product, which is a necessity for many menstrual women, would be subject to 30% tax. Source. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/backlash-over-new-regulation-taxing-women-for-tampons-at-30-in-thailand/ Why, then, do many people apparently believe that tampons "would be subject to 30% tax?" Because of misunderstanding of the facts and the spreading of false information in social media and perhaps also in some news publications. That's why. By the way, the news article cited in the OP does not mention as what tampons were previously categorised. I see this as an example of bad journalism. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just checking the COE requirements and surprisingly no mention of tampons yet ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 16 hours ago, kickstart said: A bit surprised at this ,I thought most Thai women use ST's ,in my rural area almost impossible to find tampons ,maybe Watson's or Boot's in large towns . Never seen a tampon adverts on the TV ,just sanitary towel's adverts. Never met a Thai women using them, maybe a hi so thing? they can afford the tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Economies collapsing, lockdowns, protests and riots, conflict and hate, death and destruction, are what we should be looking at....wait! say what?! They want to tax tampons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HampiK Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 21 hours ago, ChipButty said: Many Thai women dont use tampons because they are all virgins Please check for what tampons are used! Then tell us, what tampons have to do with virgins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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