BANGKOK – The Thai Cabinet has approved a temporary exemption of certification fees to reduce costs for businesses and certification bodies. The measure, proposed by the Ministry of Industry, eliminates fees for both certification applications and issuance. It will take effect the day after its publication in the Royal Gazette and remain in place until June 30, 2025.
Under the new regulation, businesses will no longer need to pay the 1,000-baht application fee or the 10,000-baht certification issuance fee. The exemption applies to key certifications, including ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14000 for environmental management. Officials expect the move to lower financial burdens on businesses and encourage wider adoption of international standards, while its impact on government revenue is considered minimal.
The Ministry of Industry has projected a revenue loss of 2.64 million baht due to the waiver. However, authorities believe this will be offset by increased certification applications and improved compliance with global standards. The policy was evaluated under the State Fiscal and Financial Discipline Act of 2018.
Officials noted that the fee exemption aligns with existing regulations, as no mandatory certification standards currently require licensing under the National Standardization Act. Furthermore, no certification renewal applications under Section 28 of the law have been recorded for 2025, reinforcing the decision to waive only these specific fees.
