Travel agents oppose proposed 1,000-baht outbound tax
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Outbound travel tax could be postponed due to weak economy
The Fiscal Policy Office says the proposed outbound travel tax may be postponed if economic conditions are inappropriate. A public hearing on the proposal closes on October 29, and the final decision will depend on that consultation and the state of the economy.
Proposed 1,000 baht exit tax could slash tourist numbers
Thailand is considering a 1,000 baht departure tax on all international travelers. A study warns the levy could cut tourism revenue by 50–150 billion baht annually, far exceeding the 45.9 billion baht it would raise, and airlines have opposed it as poorly timed and damaging to competitiveness.
Travel agents oppose proposed 1,000-baht outbound tax
Thailand's proposed outbound departure tax of 1,000 baht (capped at 5,000 baht) has drawn strong opposition from travel agents and hotel associations, who warn it would harm the fragile tourism recovery and impose an unfair burden on outbound operators. The Tourism Council of Thailand and the TTAA have formally asked the finance minister to scrap the plan, arguing it could cause greater economic losses than the revenue it generates. No specific implementation date has been set.