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Thailand Weighs US$30 Departure Tax for Thai and Foreign Travellers

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Thailand Weighs US$30 Departure Tax for Thai and Foreign Travellers

Thailand’s Finance Ministry has reportedly backed a proposed 1,000-baht (US$30) departure tax on air travellers.

Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit indicated that the proposal would cover both Thai and foreign travellers, according to The Nation.

The ministry favours including the charge in airline ticket prices to simplify collection.

The tax would initially apply to air departures, with proposed exemptions for eligible transit passengers and children under two.

The Thai Hotels Association and the Association of Thai Travel Agents have opposed the proposal, citing concerns over travel costs and Thailand’s tourism competitiveness.

The ministry aims to use the revenue to support domestic tourism and reduce reliance on existing budget allocations.

The Revenue Department is accepting public feedback on the proposed Departure Tax Act from 30 September to 29 October 2026.

The proposed framework provides for a maximum charge of 5,000 baht per departure, although Lavaron suggested a lower rate of 1,000 baht.

Officials are also examining how the tax would work alongside a separate tourist entry fee to avoid overlapping charges. Part of the revenue could also fund insurance for foreign visitors.

Featured image: Edited by Fintech News Singapore, based on image by ake1150sb via Magnific



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