Departure Tax at Bangkok

[Winthorp]

I've been reading on other travel forums reports of people having to pay a Departure tax in cash before leaving Bangkok. Having flown in from London with Etihad and again this year with Emirates I've never encountered it before as the travel taxes are always included in the airfare. Or this something new this year? Or is it the B.I.B on the take again?

[Klongwater]

Used to be a cash payment on departure,getting a voucher and surrendering it on admission to the passenger area at passport control. But for a few years now it's been included in the ticket price so there's no need to shell out any extra as you leave the Kingdom

[overseas516]

Use to be 500 Baht but not had to pay i believe for over 5 years.

[Winthorp]

Yeah, it seems like there is some type of scam operating so.

[padfoot]

The departure tax is included in the airline ticket price.

[butterfly bob]

I went earlier this year after a 5 year break. I kept some cash back ready for this. The machines have gone. It's included in your air fare now with the other taxes.

[semi-retired member]

And has been 700B for some years.

[Leo_Bia]

Will be increasing by 5 baht, seemingly.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/397961