The Department of Airports has announced an increase in the passenger service charge — commonly known as “airport tax” — for outbound passengers at six regional airports in Thailand.
Both domestic and international travellers will now pay an additional 25 baht per person.
The airports are Krabi, Surat Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phitsanulok.
The fee for international passengers has risen from 400 baht to 425 baht per person, while domestic passengers will now pay 75 baht per person, up from 50 baht. The fee is included in the ticket price.
Local media reported that passengers travelling between domestic airports have already seen the airport tax listed at 75 baht per person under the “fees and taxes” section, in line with the department’s announcement, which took effect on Wednesday.
The increase applies only to airports that have introduced three new passenger processing technologies: automated boarding pass checks, self-service check-in kiosks, and self-service baggage drop systems.
