The Revenue Department's draft Departure Tax Act proposes a 1,000-baht levy per trip on all departing passengers, Thai and foreign, initially for air travel. Public hearing runs 29 Sept to 29 Oct. Travel agents (Atta) are petitioning the Finance Ministry to delay it, warning of higher costs for budget trips, business travel and tourist demand. If your business relies on travel, tours, or frequent business trips, submit comments before 29 Oct and factor in possible higher airfares and softer demand. The draft is still under consultation and not yet law.