Published: 07.10.2026
Thailand is consulting on a draft law that would impose a THB 1,000 charge on every person departing the country by air, regardless of nationality. The proposal remains under public consultation; if enacted, it would take effect 180 days after publication, while land and sea departures would initially be exempt.
According to the source, this is still a proposal rather than a current rule, so it does not presently change the cost of leaving Thailand. If enacted, the charge would be collected with the airfare and become a recurring expense for foreigners living in Thailand who travel abroad frequently. The financial impact for people planning a move would be moderate, but it should be included in travel budgeting if the law comes into force. The proposal is most relevant to residents and frequent international travellers.