Bangkok Post
Customs Department bans rewards for its executives
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The Customs Department is cancelling reward money for its executives from seizures of smuggled goods and imports that violate tariffs to prevent conflicts of interest, says director-general Phantong Loykulnanta.
Key facts
- Prior to 2017, payouts of up to 30% of the value of a shipment were distributed to officers and informants taking part in a seizure.
- Under the amended Customs Act BE 2560 (2017), officers and informants are eligible for 10% to 20% of the proceeds from the sale of seized goods or fines, or up to 10% of additional collected duties.
- The Customs Department is cancelling reward money for its executives from seizures of smuggled goods and imports that violate tariffs to prevent conflicts of interest, says director-general Phantong Loykulnanta.
- The Ministry of Finance has finished the draft of the amended regulations on rewards to executives
Summary
The Ministry of Finance has finished the draft of the amended regulations on rewards to executives. The legislation will take effect immediately after publication in the Royal Gazette .
The next step will be to revoke the century-old practice of rewards for all levels of customs officials, Mr Phantong said, ensuring enforcement adheres to governance and transparency principles, while bolstering public confidence.