PROBLEMS IN MANAGING UN-CLEARANCE GOODS FROM INTERNATIONAL RAIL FREIGHT ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMS ACT, B.E. 2560

Abstract

Abstract

This research article aims to 1. Study the issues related to the management of abandoned goods resulting from rail freight transport in Thailand. 2. Examine the customs legal measures and practices regarding abandoned goods in foreign countries.

1. Analyze potential solutions to improve the management of abandoned goods from rail freight transport in Thailand. This research is a documentary study.The methodology involves collecting data from textbooks, academic books, articles, independent studies, relevant regulations, official announcements, court judgments both from Thailand and abroad, as well as related documents available on the internet. These materials are then examined using descriptive and analytical legal research methods in order to compare and draw conclusions.

The study found that the occurrence of “abandoned goods” in rail freight transport is caused by several factors, including the complexity and intricacy of customs procedures, ambiguity in relevant laws, and issues related to cooperation between domestic and international agencies. In particular, the lack of effective coordination and agreements to address abandoned goods in cross-border rail transport has become a major challenge. These issues stem from the lack of clarity in the enforcement of the Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017), which does not specifically define criteria for abandoned goods in the rail transport context. Additionally, there is a lack of clear guidance on the management of such goods, and inconsistent interpretations of legal provisions at the international level, leading to delays and increased costs in customs operations. This study proposes recommendations to improve the clarity of customs law, aligning it with practical realities, and to develop more effective international cooperation mechanisms to prevent and resolve issues related to abandoned goods in rail transport.