Phuket considers tripling hotel tax rate (opens original article in a new tab)

Phuket authorities are considering tripling the hotel tax rate from 1% to 3% to increase revenue for local development and tourism promotion, potentially generating 1 billion baht annually. The proposal includes taxing unregistered hotels and could lead to 4-5 billion baht in annual development funds.

• Phuket considers raising hotel tax from 1% to 3% to generate 1 billion baht annually for local development
• Proposal aims to increase tourism promotion and attract 14 million annual tourists compared to 11 million last year
• Unregistered hotels would also need to pay maintenance taxes under the proposed plan
• Outgoing governor says tax revenue could reach 4-5 billion baht yearly for sustainable development