Revenue Department dispells rumour of VAT for private vaccines

[Thaiger]

Thai government officials are moving quickly to quash a rumour being spread throughout social media that they are charging hospitals VAT for vaccines. A rumour being widely discussed around the internet accuses the government of Thailand of essentially profiteering off the importation of life-saving vaccines. A report claiming that the government is charging value-added tax on all the Covid-19 vaccines that private hospitals are negotiating to purchase for private sale has gained attention on social media sites and is being shared widely. It claims that vaccines procured through the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation, the department acting as a middle man between […]

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[colinneil]

5 hours ago, Thaiger said:

that they are charging hospitals VAT for vaccines. A rumour being widely discussed around the internet accuses the government of Thailand of essentially profiteering off the importation of life-saving vaccines.

Of course those geriatrics in government are profiteering from vaccines.

Whats the point of being in government if you cant make a few billion out of things.

[Bluesofa]

13 hours ago, Thaiger said:

Thai government officials are moving quickly to quash a rumour being spread throughout social media that they are charging hospitals VAT for vaccines

Haven't we seen this type of scenario happening before?

1. The government deny what they say is a rumour.

2. A couple of days later the government say even if they had been considering it, there are no plans to implement it.

3. The following week it's officially announced as government policy.

[TobyAndrews]

There will be some kickback to the government officials somewhere.

Administration fee. Delivery fee. Pen signature ink fee. Discounts at the hospitals?

I've have it. They will not provide the vaccines unless the hospitals buy the syringes for the vaccines, and they will be subjected to VAT.