Thailand to raise international airport departure fee by over 50% from June 20
- On Wednesday, The Revenue Department announced a new departure tax proposal for air travellers, with public consultation open until October 29 for feedback from airlines, businesses, and the general public.
- Replacing Thailand's existing 1983 legislation, The Finance Ministry claims the proposed Departure Tax Act will strengthen fiscal discipline and provide greater flexibility for responding to potential emergencies.
- Severe floods have disrupted travel, causing local businesses to struggle financially while attempting to rebuild damaged infrastructure across northern provinces.
- The Ministry of Tourism and Sports defends the policy as essential for long-term economic strategy, noting Authorities argue the controversial fee has been delayed multiple times over the decade.
- If enacted, the legislation would take effect 180 days after publication in the Government Gazette, with ministerial regulation setting the tax rate subject to a statutory ceiling of THB5,000 per departure.
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Thailand's Ministry of Finance has launched an initiative for public discussion, which involves the introduction of a 1,000 baht collection (about 30 dollars or 2.5 thousand roubles) for anyone who leaves the country by plane, writing The Nation.
The Ministry of Finance of Thailand is in the process of consulting on a draft bill on the introduction of a 1,000 baht departure fee (30 dollars) for all passengers leaving the country, the newspaper The Nation reported.
The Thai Ministry of Finance is holding consultations on a bill to introduce a departure fee of 1,000 baht ($30) for all passengers flying out of the country, The Nation newspaper reported
The collection of the fee is planned to be delegated to airlines, which will include it in the ticket price at the time of booking.Children under the age of two, transit passengers, aircraft crewmembers, and official government delegations are...
The Ministry of Finance of Thailand is considering introducing a new tax of 1,000 baht (approximately $29.7) for all persons leaving the country by air regardless of their nationality, as reported by RIA News, with reference to the announcement by the Ministry's Revenue Department of a public discussion of the main provisions of the draft law under preparation. The document indicates that the initial rate will be 1,000 baht per exit, which may b…
The Ministry of Finance of Thailand is considering the possibility of introducing a new exit tax, including for foreign nationals, reporting to The Nation with reference to the bill.
The Star Kuala Lumpur
The Nation ThailandThailand weighs THB1,000 departure tax for travellers of all nationalities
BANGKOK: Thailand's Finance Ministry is considering a new departure tax that would initially charge THB1,000 each time a traveller leaves the country by air, regardless of nationality, under draft legislation now open for public consultation.
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