Thai Travel Agents Urge Indefinite Delay of Proposed 1,000-Baht Air Departure Tax
Thailand's travel agents are formally objecting to a proposed 1,000-baht air departure tax, urging the Ministry of Finance to indefinitely postpone the plan due to concerns over its impact on families, students, and small businesses.
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