The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration proposes a 3% tax on hotel and accommodation room charges, which would need an amendment to the BMA Act first; it could raise about 1 billion baht a year. The Thai Hotels Association wants a 0.5-1% start, citing the tourism slowdown and high energy costs. If you run a licensed hotel or guesthouse in Bangkok, watch for a possible room-rate increase and pressure on margins. The association also says unlicensed accommodation avoids such taxes, so licensed operators may face an uneven playing field. Phuket already levies 1%, and provincial bodies can collect up to 3%.