Bangkok: The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) indicates that the government is accelerating the deregulation of business sectors, with progress made on 11 issues, including unlocking logistics regulations to enhance Thailand's competitiveness.
According to Thai News Agency, the JSCCIB revealed that proposals to amend 58 subordinate laws are beginning to show results, with the government accelerating progress on 11 of them. This includes unlocking transit and transshipment regulations and increasing the height of high cube container trucks to 4.6 meters, aiming to reduce costs and enhance Thailand's competitiveness.
Mr. Poj Aramwattananon, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Thai Chambers of Commerce, revealed that the Joint Committee of the Three Private Sector Institutions (JCC) commends the government for accelerating the amendment of laws and regulations that hinder business operations. This follows the inclusion of private sector proposals into the Joint Public-Private Sector Committee for Economic Problem Solving (JPC) mechanism, which is now showing concrete progress.
The 58 proposals for amending subordinate legislation from the JSCCIB have been prioritized for implementation. Eleven proposals can be implemented immediately or are currently under consideration, while 21 require coordination with relevant agencies, and 26 are undergoing further feasibility and policy impact studies.
The JSCCIB stated that the main goal is to ensure that the problems raised by the business sector are resolved, by reducing procedures, costs, and uncertainties arising from regulatory interpretations, to increase business operations' flexibility.
One significant step forward is the agreement in principle to revise laws concerning transit and transshipment, standardizing the definition of "transit" to be consistent with customs law. This includes adjusting regulatory oversight based on risk levels, allowing low-risk cases to transition from a "permission" system to a "notification" system.
These revised criteria will help reduce duplication of interpretation, increase clarity in law enforcement, and expedite the movement of goods through ports and airports, enhancing Thailand's potential as a regional trade and logistics hub.
Another area of progress is the adjustment of the height requirement for trucks transporting 40-foot high-cube containers from the previous limit of 4.2 meters to 4.6 meters. This aligns with international standards, helping to reduce transportation limitations, improve logistics efficiency, and lower operating costs.
The JSCCIB views the adjustments to these two regulations as reflecting how addressing practical limitations can reduce costs and increase business efficiency. If these changes are continuously extended to other regulations, it will help create a more favorable investment environment and enhance Thailand's competitiveness.
The JSCCIB affirmed that it will work closely with the government in proposing problems, developing solutions, and monitoring results, to ensure that the amendments to the law have a tangible impact on Thai businesses and the economy.
The first meeting of the Subcommittee on Business Facilitation Development, held on August 7, 2026, was attended by representatives from three institutions under the JSCCIB: Mr. Poomin Harinsut, Mr. Thawatchai Sethajinda, Mr. Kitti Tangjitmaneesakda, and Mr. Worakrit Charuwongpak. They presented proposals and pushed for measures to reduce obstacles to doing business.