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Thailand shelves tourist tax plan over fears of deterring visitors


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Thailand’s government has scrapped its proposed 300 baht tourist tax for air travellers—originally intended to fund tourism infrastructure and insurance—fearing it could deter visitors and harm the weakened tourism sector. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stated the revenue boost would be greater if tourists spent freely on goods and services instead, so the fee has been abandoned to encourage higher visitor spending.

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