What happened
- Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
- Don Mueang (DMK)
- Chiang Mai (CNX)
- Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Phuket (HKT)
- Hat Yai (HDY) The fee is collected by the ticketing airline at the time of ticket issuance. Existing tickets issued before the effective date will not be subject to the additional charge. AOT states the extra revenue will fund airport development, including expanded terminals and automated processing systems
The Thai government has approved a 50% increase in the international departure tax, raising it from 730 baht to 1,120 baht. The new fee takes effect on June 20, 2026, for all tickets issued from that date onward. The tax applies to international passengers departing from six specific airports: