The Finance Ministry plans a 1,000-baht exit tax on all travellers leaving Thailand, expected to raise about 12 billion baht a year. The Revenue Department's public consultation runs until 29 October 2026, and the bill still needs parliamentary approval, so no start date is set. Tourism groups, including SME operators, oppose it, warning of higher trip costs, fewer visitors and weaker airline routes. Tourism-linked SMEs should watch the consultation and factor a possible cost rise for travellers into 2027 pricing and bookings. The tourism minister says the inbound entry fee starts in Q1 2027.