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Thailand Proposes 1,000-Baht Departure Tax for Air Passengers

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 6:26 AM UTC · How we work

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Thai government proposes a 1,000-baht departure tax on all air passengers.
It also plans a 450-baht entry fee for foreign arrivals, likely from Q1 2027.
Over 80% of online respondents approved the new fees in the public consultation.
Finance Ministry says the entry fee should generate about 8 billion baht annually for tourism projects.
Association of Thai Travel Agents warns the taxes may reduce competitiveness and disrupt airline schedules.

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Thai government proposes a 1,000-baht departure tax on all air passengers.
It also plans a 450-baht entry fee for foreign arrivals, likely from Q1 2027.
Over 80% of online respondents approved the new fees in the public consultation.
Finance Ministry says the entry fee should generate about 8 billion baht annually for tourism projects.
Association of Thai Travel Agents warns the taxes may reduce competitiveness and disrupt airline schedules.