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Cancellation of period tax proposal in limbo

Cancellation of period tax proposal in limbo

photos: Thana Boonlert.

A gender advocacy group fears that a campaign for scrapping the tax on period products will stall due to political instability.

The group submitted a proposal to lawmakers two months ago.

The group, Thammasat Reduce Gender Disparity, demands the abolition of the 7% value-added tax on sanitary pads, and a provision of these products for students. On March 24, the group handed the complaint to Move Forward Party MP Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat, spokesperson for the House committee on children, youth, women, the…

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