Thailand Postpones 1,000-Baht Overseas Travel Tax, No Collection at Airports
Thailand's Ministry of Finance has clarified that claims of a 1,000-baht overseas travel tax collection are misleading. The proposed tax has been postponed and is not currently being enforced, prioritizing tourism recovery.
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