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No plan to impose departure tax on outbound Thais - Revenue Department

23 Sept 04:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Revenue Department clarifies it has no intention of imposing a departure tax on outbound Thai nationals or foreign residents, addressing public misunderstanding.
The department is merely gathering public opinion on a proposed 1,000 baht air and 500 baht land/sea departure tax as a constitutional legal process to assess its potential impacts.
This public consultation is a legal requirement concerning an old 1983 executive decree for a departure tax, which was never enforced, and does not indicate an actual plan for implementation.
The statement responds to significant backlash from tourism-related businesses and the public, who view the proposed levy as unrealistic and potentially damaging to the tourism sector.

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).