Thailand Halts Proposed Outbound Travel Tax Amid Tourism Concerns
Thailand has temporarily suspended plans for a 1,000-baht outbound travel tax, aiming to protect tourism momentum and avoid burdening airlines. The government will reassess the measure based on future conditions.
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