NewzThe travel agents association in Thailand has formally opposed a government proposal to implement a new outbound travel tax. The policy suggests an initial levy of 1,000 baht per traveler, with provisions to increase the charge up to a maximum of 5,000 baht.
Industry representatives argue that the tax would negatively impact the tourism sector, which they describe as fragile. Furthermore, operators contend that the move would worsen existing financial pressures related to value-added tax (VAT) burdens already faced by outbound tourism businesses.
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