Customs Accelerates Fast Track for Wine Tax Payment

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai Customs Department is fast-tracking the development of a 'Fast Track' system for expedited wine tax payments for inbound passengers carrying more than one liter of wine.

•The Department of Customs is developing a Fast Track system to facilitate tax payments for imported wine exceeding 1 liter but not exceeding 10 liters.
•The system aims to expedite tax payments, making the process faster, more transparent, and efficient.
•The Fast Track system is expected to be fully operational by early May 2026, with pilot testing at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
•Public is warned against fake websites and applications impersonating the Fast Track system, as it is still under development.

Overview

•The Department of Customs is currently developing the Fast Track import notification system.
•The Fast Track system will facilitate tax payments for inbound passengers bringing wine into the Kingdom in quantities exceeding 1 liter but not exceeding 10 liters.
•The system is expected to be fully operational by the beginning of May 2026.
•Pilot services will commence at the 'Goods to Declare' counters at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
•Service will be expanded to Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, and Phuket airports subsequently.
•The system aims to make tax payment operations faster, more transparent, and more efficient.
•During the development period, passengers can still submit import notification forms at the 'Goods to Declare' counters for tax payment.
•The public is strongly warned not to believe fake websites or applications, especially those impersonating the download or installation of the Fast Track system via unofficial channels.

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Key Quotes

N.S. Airin Panrit

"“The government urges the public to absolutely not believe fake websites or applications, especially those impersonating to download or install the Fast Track system via unofficial channels, as the system is still under development."

“รัฐบาลขอย้ำเตือนประชาชนอย่าหลงเชื่อเว็บไซต์หรือแอปพลิเคชันปลอมโดยเด็ดขาด โดยเฉพาะการแอบอ้างให้ดาวน์โหลดหรือติดตั้งระบบ Fast Track ผ่านช่องทางที่ไม่เป็นทางการ เนื่องจากปัจจุบันระบบดังกล่าวยังอยู่ระหว่างการพัฒนา และยังไม่มีการเปิดให้ดาวน์โหลดหรือใช้งานผ่านเว็บไซต์หรือแอปพลิเคชันใด ๆ ทั้งสิ้น

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Customs(สรรพสามิต)

The government organization responsible for developing and implementing the Fast Track system for wine tax payments.

Person

N.S. Airin Panrit

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office who provided information regarding the Fast Track system.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

One of the key international airports where the Fast Track system will be piloted.

Don Mueang Airport(ท่าอากาศยานดอนเมือง)ℹ️

Another key international airport where the Fast Track system will be initially piloted.

Chiang Mai Airport(ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่)ℹ️

An airport slated for expansion of the Fast Track system services after the initial pilot phase.

Hat Yai Airport(ท่าอากาศยานหาดใหญ่)ℹ️

An airport planned for the expansion of the Fast Track system services.

Phuket Airport(ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต)ℹ️

An airport designated for the future expansion of the Fast Track system's operational reach.

Law

Fast Track system

A new customs system being developed to expedite the payment of taxes on imported wine.