Also applies to tourists: Thailand may introduce a departure tax from the country
In Thailand, the issue of introducing a tax for citizens, including foreigners, leaving the country by plane is being considered. According to the local press, the new tax may be collected by airlines at the time of purchasing the air ticket or by the ticket sales agent. A final decision on the draft law has not yet been made.
Also applies to tourists: Thailand may introduce a departure tax
The Ministry of Finance of Thailand is considering the possibility of introducing a new tax for passengers leaving the country, including foreigners.
According to the draft law, the new tax will initially be set at 1,000 baht. This is equivalent to approximately 30 US dollars at the current exchange rate. Later, the tax amount may be increased up to 5,000 baht.
The tax is planned to be collected from all passengers leaving Thailand by plane, particularly foreign tourists. Those departing by land or sea will not be taxed at the initial stage.
The draft law also provides exemptions for certain categories of individuals. In particular, members of the Thai royal family and their entourage, the Supreme Patriarch of the country's Buddhist Sangha, heads of foreign states, official government guests, and children under 2 years of age will be exempt from the tax.
Additionally, passengers of international transit flights who do not leave the special transit area, aircraft crew members, and other transport workers will also not be charged the Thailand departure tax.
The tax is expected to be collected from individuals before they depart from Thailand. According to The Nation, this fee may typically be collected by the airline or ticket agent when purchasing an air ticket.
A fine of twice the tax amount is planned for failure to pay the tax.
The draft law is currently under consideration — a final decision has not yet been made.
As a reminder, the Thai government has canceled the 60-day visa-free regime, which was in effect for citizens of 93 countries, including Uzbekistan, starting from September 15, 2026.