Thailand puts proposed 1,000-baht air departure tax on hold
Thailand has put a proposed 1,000-baht air departure tax on hold, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on October 22, citing tourism and airline cost concerns. A separate 450-baht tourist entry fee remains under consideration.
Thailand has put a proposed 1,000-baht air departure tax on hold, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on October 22, citing tourism and airline cost concerns. A separate 450-baht tourist entry fee remains under consideration.
The proposed charge would have applied to Thai and foreign travellers leaving by air, so the delay affects travel costs and the tourism sector, which opposed the plan.
The Revenue Department's public consultation on the proposal was scheduled to run until October 29, and no new introduction date has been announced.
September 30
The Revenue Department opened a public consultation on the proposed departure tax.
October 22
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas confirmed the government would not proceed with the tax for now.
October 29
Scheduled end of the public consultation.
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