Government puts proposed exit levy on hold to protect tourism

Thailand has put plans to introduce a 1,000-baht departure tax on hold, with the Finance Ministry concerned that the additional charge could discourage international travel and affect the country’s tourism industry. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas confirmed yesterday, October 22, that the government would not proceed with the proposed tax for now, … The story Government puts proposed exit levy on hold to protect tourism as seen on Thaiger News.

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