The Finance Ministry will push tax breaks for tourism spending in secondary provinces with a cap of 15,000 baht next year. Most tourism-related operators in secondary provinces do not register under the value-added tax system and cannot issue tax invoices. Travelling expenses and accommodation in secondary provinces, which are less popular than major tourist spots, will be eligible for the tax deduction, he said. Mr Apisak said the Tourism and Sports Ministry will decide which provinces will enjoy the tax break. The Finance Ministry in September rejected the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) tax deduction proposal, saying that only operators in large provinces would benefit from the tax privilege and that they were already enjoying robust tourism.

Source: Bangkok Post December 15, 2017 22:30 UTC