Thai airports to raise passenger service charge

[DGIE]

Tafia said:

I learned very early in life not to worry or concern myself with things I have no control over, lends itself to a stress free existence.

I agree with you!

[GrantSmith]

Get it right the 100 baht is domestic not international.

Go back and read the article again... The increase is 100 baht... Domestic goes from 100 to 200... International 700 to 800...

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[kruangfaifar]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

Speak for yourself. I pay so much less income tax here than I would be paying if I received the same salary in UK so I am not going whine about 100 baht extra tax at the airport. Perhaps you would prefer it if VAT was increased instead

[BangkokGastronaut]

So much negativity from some people; as if you're living in some hell-hole. You're not. You've probably just been here too long and now complaining in the same way that you complained about the country you came from.

Looking out the window it's a lovely day in Bangkok; and I'm going to enjoy it.

[indyuk]

The arguments presented on this topic miss the point. The Thai government are preparing the Thai Budget for 2014 as most government in the west are right now. The Thai budget needs to be fixed by sometime in November. The government must be having an extremely difficult time trying to come up with a plausible budget for 2014. This will be due to the failed elements of the 2013 budget like for example the 200 billion loss on the rice pledging scheme. The failure of 160,000 purchase contracts drawn up against the Tax rebate scheme for first time car buyers.

The Thai government must be looking at every possible source of low cost or no cost revenue in a quest to come through the budgeting process with a smile on their faces.

Whether it is fair, or perhaps scurrilous for the Thai government to try and squeeze more free money into the economy only you the consumers can judge. However so far it looks as though you'll be giving their strategy a firm hands down.

The fact is the majority of the Thai people wanted a socialist government and now they have it.

We shall all have to foot the bill of socialism in Thailand, In fact the Thai people and foreigners are already sharing the cost..

Edited October 25, 2013 by indyuk

[kiwiinasia]

So they are taking yet more money from the pockets of travellers. Whats new here?

Maybe they should try "Visit Amazing Thailand Year 27", that bound to bring in a few million more to pay the fees.

[h90]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

Yeah its gone up a whole 100 Baht where will it end

from 100 to 200 Baht is a 100 % increase.

Gasoline is similar

Beer is expensive

Wine is crazy expensive

[mtimmu]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

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from 100 to 200 Baht is a 100 % increase.

Gasoline is similar

Beer is expensive

Wine is crazy expensive

...and what happens when asian countries unite like eu...i have talked about this with many thais, they believe things get easier and cheaper...ahhh

[GrantSmith]

So much negativity from some people; as if you're living in some hell-hole. You're not. You've probably just been here too long and now complaining in the same way that you complained about the country you came from.

 

Looking out the window it's a lovely day in Bangkok; and I'm going to enjoy it.

And now that the sun is past the yard arm, I'll drink to that!

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[Wat dee]

Maybe it's time to get rid off poor trash! It is just natural course of life...enjoy Burma!!

[mdmayes]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

Yeah its gone up a whole 100 Baht where will it end

I agree BUT: first the proposed tourist charge of THN 500.00, the increase in taxes on booze, now this. Thailand IS becoming expensive.

I am not complaining though as I work in a hotel in Cambodia and it can only mean more customers for me:-).

Great...you can then book me a room B-)

[SOTIRIOS]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

...well there is no more money....

...and they are borrowing well into 50-100 years from now.....

...and 'they' still have many things on their 'wish list'......so they have to start grabbing from everywhere.....

...AOT has been operating at a deficit for the past 5 years......but.....every year....employees get a BONUS....which is something like 4 months salary.....

...go figure.....

[PhilipCook]

International is fine at the new rate, domestic should be raised to 300-500 to improve/upgrade domestic terminals.

[Docno]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

Yeah its gone up a whole 100 Baht where will it end

I agree BUT: first the proposed tourist charge of THN 500.00, the increase in taxes on booze, now this. Thailand IS becoming expensive.

I am not complaining though as I work in a hotel in Cambodia and it can only mean more customers for me:-).

You're wrong about that.

Thailand isn't becoming expensive, It's <deleted> expensive for a few years already.

Perspective. I work in Singapore. Fly up to Thailand every month to save money. Maybe you don't know how good you've got it.

[dunque]

The PSC in the UK ranges from £13 to £188 depending on distance and class of travel so 800bt seems quite a bargain.

But the UK is not competing with Thailand for visitors; Thailand is competing with countries like Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines and now Myanmar.

I think that the point being made was that, for example, the UK APD is charged on all outgoing flights, similarly in other tourist-producing countries, so 600 baht is irrelevant

[menorah]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

Yeah its gone up a whole 100 Baht where will it end

The level of sarcasm and understanding by some Thai Visa contributors is as poor as ever!

It may only be B100 increase per person Mr Tafia...but with a predicted increase of 13.5 million travelers using AOT in the coming year, it certainly does not add up to 'peanuts'.

Why bother making a comment at all if you've nothing sensible to add.

[Angeledge777]

Taxes kills every industries. That's happenning in the West right now and going to happen here if they keeps being so greedy. Thais can't afford a living anymore if they earn under 40 000 BAHT a month and foreigners are struggling as well with all these new taxes, fees and corruption which we are targets.

[TechnikaIII]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

"Rippoff" Bull sh** !! Are you going to tell the world that you, overfed Westerner, can not afford that increase? Come on! How much is that 100Baht, in real terms, as a fraction of your annual income?

How many times do you use the airports every year?

How much do you blow on booze, coffees etc., and think nothing of it? etc etc ??!!

And similar Westerners complain about services and/or piddling increases, as though you want expect everything for nothing.

[Bagwan]

The PSC in the UK ranges from £13 to £188 depending on distance and class of travel so 800bt seems quite a bargain.

How does the distance of the destination and what class a passenger chooses to travel affect airport costs?

[techboy]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

Yeah its gone up a whole 100 Baht where will it end

[WAERTH]

The "funny" thing is that earlier this year AOT posted record profits over the year 2012. So they are making a record profit but need to heighten the pax tax to reflect the cost?

Something does not add up

W

[tourleadersi]

The PSC in the UK ranges from £13 to £188 depending on distance and class of travel so 800bt seems quite a bargain.

But the UK is not competing with Thailand for visitors; Thailand is competing with countries like Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines and now Myanmar.

Yeah, but in Thailand the majority of visitors get a visa waiver whereas in Vietnam its $45, Cambodia $20, Laos $30ish, Myanmar $40 with only the Phillipines being free. All of those countries also charge PSCs and departure taxes so I think its unreasonable to say that Thailand is ripping people off.

The country is developing, look at all the construction and new shopping malls. There isn't a country out there who doesn't see the costs of services increasing with that kind of progress happening.

I run a travel company, and the 500 baht is harmful as it is packaged illogically, however I see no problem with the increase in the fees. What does bother me is when they come into effect... Too many times they introduce it next week or at the start of the next month when companies have quoted travel programs for months in advance. Please give us some lead time guys...

[wileycoyote]

Very disappointing .

I think it will deter some air travellers as the punitive amount of taxes is sometimes more than the airfare component

[tezzainthailand]

I wouldn't worry too much. My girlfriend is applying for a visa in Bangkok to visit me in Australia for 10 days. The cost? 4800 baht! Australia must come close to being the number one rip off country in the world.

[BradinAsia]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

"Rippoff" Bull sh** !! Are you going to tell the world that you, overfed Westerner, can not afford that increase? Come on! How much is that 100Baht, in real terms, as a fraction of your annual income?

How many times do you use the airports every year?

How much do you blow on booze, coffees etc., and think nothing of it? etc etc ??!!

And similar Westerners complain about services and/or piddling increases, as though you want expect everything for nothing.

+1

Totally agree.

These poor destitute farangs, they not only complain about nickel-dime increases in prices,

but then they would equate it with the Thai government's boundless greed and proof that all

Thais -- the entire nation -- is lacking in basic human principles...

The big question -- what does such an attitude say about the mentality and basic reasoning

power of so many TVers who stalk this forum looking for any opportunity to attack this "poor,

backward, uncivilised country" that someone force them at gun point to visit or live in.

Good luck with that demented logic, but such arguments won't win any meaningful debate.

[khunPer]

Thailand just becomes a bigger and bigger ripoff of everyone who comes here. The greed that governs this country is gone wild.

Yeah its gone up a whole 100 Baht where will it end

It's going up 100 per cent (from 100 to 200 baht), whilst International only raise about 15 per cent. Running airports are a good profit making business almost all over the World – if you want a share, but airport stocks.

[hawker9000]

I learned very early in life not to worry or concern myself with things I have no control over, lends itself to a stress free existence.

Back in the 30's, I wonder how many Germans came to roughly the same conclusion. It IS a fine rationalization for apathy, isn't it?

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Get a life mate,piss poor comparison.If you can't differentiate between lifes problems you will lead a stressful life.Mai pen rai khrap,

Turn on a few of those piss-soaked brain cells, mate. 'Was pointing out that the can't-do-much-about-it-so-not-worth-expressing-an-opinion mentality contributes to problems rather than solves them, and is just a rationalization. If you think free speech leads to a "stressful life" , then you're part of the problem as well, not to mention going through life with your eyes closed and unable to benefit anything from the mistakes of your predecessors. Govt reaching like this richly deserves opposition. I can't argue that it will stop a significant number of tourists in the short run, but do think it's part of a big picture that is beginning to have longer run impact. Now people without lives DO often have a tough time with some of these big-picture concepts.

[Thai at Heart]

The PSC in the UK ranges from £13 to £188 depending on distance and class of travel so 800bt seems quite a bargain.

But the UK is not competing with Thailand for visitors; Thailand is competing with countries like Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines and now Myanmar.

and you think it will make a difference ... get real. Would 100 Baht stop you coming?

If it's lobbed on top of an AirAsia ticket, some might not.

[Tafia]

The PSC in the UK ranges from £13 to £188 depending on distance and class of travel so 800bt seems quite a bargain.

But the UK is not competing with Thailand for visitors; Thailand is competing with countries like Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines and now Myanmar.

and you think it will make a difference ... get real. Would 100 Baht stop you coming?

Get it right the 100 baht is domestic not international.

I did get it right, I live here so the International charge doesnt affect me...oh sorry your a tourist,well if its too much to pay you still have what is called freedom of choice...and can go somewhere else.

If YOU had read it right you will see domestic 100 to 200 and International 700 to 800, now in my days that equates to a 100 increase!!

Edited October 25, 2013 by Tafia

[flyingdoc]

Tafia is probably right! If we are not able to change it, then why get over stressed? They will do what they want anyway!