Thailand Weighs 1000 Baht Departure Tax for Foreigners
Officials say the measures could raise the cost for eligible foreign air travelers to 2,570 baht and fund tourism services and insurance.
- On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Thailand's Finance Ministry is exploring a new 1,000 baht departure tax for international air travelers, with the proposal currently open for public consultation until October 29, 2026.
- The Revenue Department drafted the act to replace 1983 legislation that only targeted specific residents, claiming the universal tax creates a fairer system for generating state revenue.
- While the initial fee is 1,000 baht, the legislation sets a maximum rate of 5,000 baht; the tax applies only to air travelers, exempting children two years old or younger and active airline crew members.
- Travelers planning trips in the near future will not face this tax yet; public consultation runs until October 29, 2026, though total charges for some foreign air travelers could eventually reach 2,570 baht.
- Future phases could expand the tax to land and sea routes; following formal approval by the Cabinet and Thai Parliament, the rules would require 180 days after Government Gazette publication before taking effect.
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Thailand Weighs 1000 Baht Departure Tax for Foreigners
Last Updated on October 8, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Thailand’s Finance Ministry is currently exploring a brand new way to raise state revenue. Officials want to charge a mandatory departure tax every time a traveler leaves the country by air. The initial fee is set at 1,000 Thai baht, which equals roughly 28 […] <p>The post Thailand Weighs 1000 Baht Departure Tax for Foreigners first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.</p>
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