Fast Track for Wine Imports Under 10 Liters Launched, No Local Spirit Impact

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Excise Department is set to implement a digital 'Fast Track' system to streamline the import of wine up to 10 liters for travelers, with full operation anticipated by May 2026.

•The Excise Department is developing a 'Fast Track' digital system for importing wine under 10 liters.
•The system aims to simplify and speed up the process for international travelers.
•Full operational status is expected by May 2026, with potential expansion to multiple airports.
•A warning has been issued against fake websites or applications impersonating the new system.

Overview

•The Excise Department is preparing to launch the 'Goods Import Information Notification System (Fast Track)' in order to increase convenience and speed for passengers.
•The 'Fast Track' system is expected to be fully operational by early May 2026, resulting in enhanced digital government services.
•Dr. Pornchai Theeravej, Director-General of the Excise Department, visited and prepared for the system's readiness and data linkage with the Customs Department.
•A plan is in place to expand the 'Fast Track' system to Don Mueang Airport, Chiang Mai Airport, Phuket Airport, and Hat Yai Airport in order to standardize nationwide operations.
•The 'Fast Track' system aims to facilitate tax payments, reduce waiting times, and improve data accuracy through digital recording instead of manual entry.
•Travelers importing wine up to 10 liters will be exempt from excise registration, recommended retail price notification, and inventory accounting, in order to streamline their import process.
•While the system is under development, passengers importing over 1 liter but not exceeding 10 liters of spirits can still submit import notification forms at customs checkpoints.
•Ms. Airin Punrit, Deputy Government Spokesperson, warned the public not to believe in fake websites or applications, as the system is still under development and not yet available for download.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Pornchai Theeravej

"The Excise Department is moving forward to upgrade government services to a digital system, preparing to launch the 'Goods Import Information Notification System (Fast Track)' to increase convenience and speed."

กรมสรรพสามิต เดินหน้ายกระดับการให้บริการภาครัฐสู่ระบบดิจิทัล เตรียมเปิดใช้ “ระบบแจ้งข้อมูลการนำเข้าสินค้า (Fast Track)” เพิ่มความสะดวกและรวดเร็ว

Dr. Pornchai Theeravej

"It is expected that the system will be fully operational by early May 2026."

คาดว่าจะสามารถเปิดใช้งานระบบได้อย่างเต็มรูปแบบภายในต้นเดือนพฤษภาคม 2026

Ms. Airin Punrit

"I would like to reiterate that the public should absolutely not believe in fake websites or applications."

ขอย้ำเตือนประชาชนอย่าหลงเชื่อเว็บไซต์หรือแอปพลิเคชันปลอมโดยเด็ดขาด

Key Entities

Organization

Excise Department(กรมสรรพสามิต)ℹ️

The Thai government agency responsible for implementing the new Fast Track import system for wine.

Customs Department(กรมศุลกากร)ℹ️

The government department responsible for customs clearance, with which the Excise Department is linking data for the Fast Track system.

Person

Dr. Pornchai Theeravej(ดร.พรชัย ฐีระเวช)

Director-General of the Excise Department who inspected the readiness of the Fast Track system.

Ms. Airin Punrit(นางสาวอัยรินทร์ พันธุ์ฤทธิ์)

Deputy Government Spokesperson who issued a warning about fake websites and applications related to the Fast Track system.

Law

Goods Import Information Notification System (Fast Track)(ระบบแจ้งข้อมูลการนำเข้าสินค้า (Fast Track))

A new digital system developed by the Excise Department to facilitate wine imports under 10 liters for travelers.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

The airport where readiness checks for the Fast Track system's data linkage with the Customs Department were conducted.

Don Mueang Airport(ท่าอากาศยานดอนเมือง)ℹ️

An airport slated for potential expansion of the Fast Track system.

Chiang Mai Airport(ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่)ℹ️

An airport slated for potential expansion of the Fast Track system.

Phuket Airport(ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต)ℹ️

An airport slated for potential expansion of the Fast Track system.

Hat Yai Airport(ท่าอากาศยานหาดใหญ่)ℹ️

An airport slated for potential expansion of the Fast Track system.