Thailand raises international departure fee to 1,120 baht starting June 20

Thailand raises its international departure charge to 1,120 baht starting June 20. The fee, called the passenger service charge, is built into airline tickets for departures from six Airports of Thailand-managed airports.

What changes at Thai airports

Airports of Thailand has confirmed a 53% increase from 730 baht to 1,120 baht per international passenger. The higher charge takes effect June 20 at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai, Phuket and Hat Yai.

Domestic travelers are unaffected. Their fee stays at 130 baht.

Who pays more

The charge applies to all international departing passengers, including tourists, expats and digital nomads. It also hits frequent flyers and people making repeated visa runs, since the fee is included in the ticket price rather than paid at the airport.

AOT said the money is reserved for airport operations and upgrades, not profit. The agency expects the change to bring in more than 10 billion baht a year.

What travelers should check next

Tickets for travel after June 20 should reflect the higher fee, including return tickets purchased now for later departures. Travelers booking flights through Thai airports should compare final fares, since the increase is folded into the ticket total.

AOT said the revenue will help fund work at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, plus passenger-processing upgrades and safety systems. Read our full Thailand guide for the complete picture and see the latest visa updates.