Luxury goods may be subject to an import duty hike in the near future. File photoThe Customs Department is considering raising import duties on luxury goods to increase government revenue. According to Phantong Loykulnanta, the department's director-general, Thailand previously tried to position itself as a "shopping paradise" by reducing import duties on luxury goods. "We do not want to encourage Thais to purchase luxury goods," said Mr Phantong. Determining whether import duties on luxury goods will increase requires a policy discussion with the new government, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 15, 2026 23:09 UTC