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BANGKOK – The Thai government is considering reinstating a 1,000 baht ($30) exit fee for Thai citizens traveling abroad, with the revenue earmarked to support domestic travel subsidy program Tiew Khon La Krueng. It is also known as the Half-Half Thai Travel initiative, a government stimulus project that aims to boost domestic tourism and support local businesses. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has been holding talks with the Ministry of Finance on bringing back into force the 1983 decree on overseas travel tax, which would allow the state to collect an exit fee from Thai travelers at 1,000 baht per person […]... Keep on reading: Thailand considers charging citizens $30 for overseas trips
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