- Thailand is proposing updates to its laws to require foreign online platforms to register for VAT
- The initiative aims to enhance regulation of online commerce and combat illegal sales
- Both local and foreign online businesses will need to register as legal entities in Thailand and comply with VAT regulations
- The Revenue Department is revising tax laws to support this effort
- The government plans to increase customs inspections and product checks for online sales
- The goal is to assist small businesses in improving their competitiveness, especially in exports to markets like China, Japan, and South Korea.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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