BANGKOK SEATIZENS– The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) in Phuket has announced that the upcoming tourism tax, expected early next year, will not apply to foreigners who live or work in Thailand. A MoTS official clarified that they have not yet presented the tax proposal to the Cabinet, so details may still change.
According to Thaiger, the official advised waiting for further updates, as adjustments may occur once the proposal reaches the Cabinet. The official suggested that the tax might resemble the entry fees approved by the Cabinet last year.
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Phuket’s New Tourism Tax Exempts Foreign Residents and Workers
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) in Phuket has confirmed that the upcoming tourism tax, set to launch early next year, will not apply to foreigners living or working in Thailand.
A MoTS official advised that people await further details, as the tax has not yet gone to the Cabinet for approval, and adjustments could follow after review. The tax might be structured similarly to last year’s Cabinet-approved entry fees.
MoTS reassured that the tax will exclude foreigners with non-immigrant or immigrant visas and those holding work permits, as it aims to avoid burdening long-term residents and workers. The tax will apply only to short-term visitors based on their visa type, creating a distinction between tourists and residents.
The official encouraged staying updated on potential changes, as the policy may undergo adjustments before its final form.
(BEAM CHAYAPON)
