{
  "id": 16132666,
  "title": "Thailand Scraps Departure Tax as Hotels Face Debt Crisis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/thailand-scraps-departure-tax-as-hotels-face-debt-crisis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T23:57:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chiang Rai Times",
    "slug": "chiang-rai-times",
    "url": "https://www.chiangraitimes.com/business/thailand-departure-tax-axed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "BANGKOK – Thailand is preparing to scrap a controversial 1,000-baht departure tax after facing fierce opposition from the tourism industry. This proposed travel levy triggered a massive revolt from business owners who are currently battling a severe financial crisis. Consequently, the government realized that charging travelers more money could devastate a vulnerable sector. The nation […] The…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}