Legislation

In a move to facilitate more trade, spark the sluggish economy hopefully drastically improve the importation of goods into Thailand through the port at Lam Chabang and elsewhere in Thailand, Deputy Finance Minister Pradit Pataraprasit announced on August 19 he would seek Cabinet approval to submit a new draft customs law as part of his plan to radically reform the Thai Customs Department to increase port traffic. There have been many complaints of overcharging, delayed shipments and storage fees.