Thailand Postpones 1,000 Baht Exit Tax to Ease Tourist Burden
The Thai government has decided to postpone the implementation of a 1,000 baht exit tax. The move is intended to avoid increasing the burden on tourists and maintain the momentum of inbound and outbound tourism. This decision is expected to contribute to the recovery of Thailand's tourism sector.
Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free
Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.
Related articles
- Thailand Delays Proposed 1,000 Baht Overseas Travel Tax Amid Economic Concerns
Thailand has postponed plans to impose a 1,000 baht tax on citizens traveling abroad, citing economic uncertainty and elevated energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict. The move aims to avoid increasing the financial burden on the public and airlines.
- Ajinomoto Partners with Tivapirum to Elevate Northern Thai Premium Robusta Coffee
Ajinomoto (Thailand) has partnered with Tivapirum to enhance the quality and expand the market for premium Robusta coffee from Northern Thailand. This initiative is expected to invigorate Thailand's 65-billion-baht coffee market.
- Thai Stocks: PROEN and SCB in Focus Amidst Market Activity
Thai stock market activity centers on PROEN, an ICT solutions provider, and SCB, a major commercial bank. PROEN anticipates significant cash inflow from payment clearance, while SCB reported quarterly earnings fluctuations. The broader market sentiment appears influenced by bank earnings reports.
- Bitkub Admits Involvement in Transactions Linked to Shuffle.com Casino
A former Thai MP revealed that leading cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub acknowledged transactions exceeding 100 million baht linked to the illegal online casino Shuffle.com. Bitkub stated they were unaware of the issue until it was reported, but confirmed the existence of suspicious transactions. Authorities are investigating potential money laundering.