Thai Hotels Association Officially Objects to Proposed 1,000-Baht Air Departure Tax
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Thai Hotels Association Officially Objects to Proposed 1,000-Baht Air Departure Tax

The Thai Hotels Association has officially submitted a letter to the Director-General of the Revenue Department objecting to the proposed 1,000-baht air departure tax, citing concerns about its negative impact on the Thai economy.

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