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Customs Reforms and Modernization: Strategy and Experience of Thai Customs

This paper is an offshoot of the Regional Seminar on Trade Facilitation and One Stop Service held in Bangkok, Thailand on 27-29 July 2005. The Seminar was cosponsored by ADB, the Department of Thai Customs, and the World Customs Organization (WCO). The paper provides an overview of the customs reform and modernization strategy implemented by the Department of Thai Customs as well as the issues and challenges that it faces as it embarks on a more integrated trade facilitation in partnership with the private sector and cooperation with trade-related agencies. The experience of Thailand highlights the importance of strong leadership to establish a world-class customs, mobilization of public resources, and active participation in regional cooperation initiatives and international conventions. Distilling lessons learned such as that of Thailand’s, can help CAREC member countries avoid mistakes and effectively utilize their public resources for customs reform and modernization.

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Contents

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Foreword
Background
Vision and Mission
Customs Reform and Modernization Strategy (CRMS)
Key CRMS Programs
CRMS under International Fora
New Challenges
Conclusion