The Revenue Department is taking public comment on a draft outbound travel tax law until 29 Oct. It would apply to all passengers of any nationality, not only Thai nationals and residents. The Finance Ministry says no start date is set and the rate is not final; a 1,000 baht figure was mentioned, with a 5,000 baht ceiling. Tourism operators fear double charging alongside the inbound tourist fee. For a travel, tour or airport-linked business, this is worth tracking, and submitting comments before the deadline is the only direct input available now.
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