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Airports Raise International Departure Charge in Thailand

Thailand has increased the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for international departing passengers from 20 June 2026, raising the fee by 390 baht from 730 baht to 1,120 baht per person. The higher charge applies to passengers travelling on international flights from six major airports across the country.

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The airports affected by the increase are Suvarnabhumi Airport, Don Mueang Airport, Chiang Mai Airport, Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai Airport, Phuket Airport and Hat Yai Airport. The revised charge came into effect on 20 June 2026.

The Passenger Service Charge is already included in the price of airline tickets, meaning travellers will not be required to pay the fee separately at the airport. The increase applies only to international departures.

Domestic travellers are unaffected by the change. The Passenger Service Charge for domestic flights remains unchanged at 130 baht per person.

The revised fee structure takes effect immediately and applies to eligible departures from the six airports covered by the policy. Airlines and airport operators have already incorporated the charge into ticket pricing.

Komchadluek reported that passengers planning international travel through the affected airports should be aware that the higher Passenger Service Charge is now in force.

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josephbloggs Diamond Member

josephbloggs

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53 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Should make it cash only on exit !

It used to be like that, you had to queue at Don Muaeng to pay your departure tax before you went through immigration.

Gknrd Gold Member

Gknrd

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Just a hooker tax, same as the 800K in a Thai bank.. You want to party, see the blinking lights. Marry a Thai lady.. It aint cheap in Thailand. The government has put a steep price on what the number one draw is in Thailand.

Reddavy Gold Member

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23 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I love higher taxes on the rich international travers. People flying business should pay at least double.

You must be a cheap charlie who can’t afford the business class then. Poor you. 😢😢

vangrop Silver Member

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If you make an issue of 390 baht, you just stay home and do not travel. Even to the neighbouring town

jacko45k Star Member

jacko45k

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10 hours ago, vangrop said:

If you make an issue of 390 baht, you just stay home and do not travel. Even to the neighbouring town

But it is not 390 baht is it, it is 1120 baht!

Jonathan Swift Gold Member

Jonathan Swift

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On 6/21/2026 at 6:46 AM, BarraMarra said:

So in your opinion WHanson why are tourists turning away from Thailand. Give me half a dozen reasons for us to keep faith in Thailand as oppsed to Viet or Cambodia.

Are waves of tourists literally spinning on their heels and turning away? Where can we see this? Are there videos of these hordes of people storming out of ticket agencies? Everywhere I go in the US people are jealous of me and wish they could get away from their lives and come here. I have NEVER personally heard anyone complain or say they won't come here because of fees. The only complainers are you and all the rest of the armchair quarterbacks here. So nobody owes you any reasons for anything, you're absurd. You already have your own reasons. So leave already and give the rest of us a break from your whining.

sandyf Star Member

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On 6/22/2026 at 8:47 AM, Jimbolkb said:

or does it stick only to the shareholders, as usual

Derogatory comment.

PSC charges are by law to be allocated to airport infrastructure.

Unlike Air Passenger Duty levied by Heathrow, which is general taxation.

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