Thailand: Removal of export tax on hides and processed rubber woods
Description
On 11 August 2009, the government of Thailand removed export taxes from certain hides and processed rubber woods. Prior to the change, the now tax-free buffalo and cow hides had been subject to a rate of 5 baht/kg; the now tax-free processed rubber woods had been taxed at three percent.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 11 Aug 2009
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Fiscal Policy Office. (2009). Cancellation of Export Tax. Available at http://www.fpo.go.th/eng/TaxPoliciesUpdates2.php
Government Response:
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