Departures tax to be axed as Thailand’s hotel sector reels from a debt crisis linked with the Covid era

October 22, 2026 at 12:05 am

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Thailand’s government may scrap its controversial ฿1,000 departure tax after fierce tourism industry opposition, sources close to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas suggest. Meanwhile, a deeper hotel debt crisis is unfolding. Over half of Thai hotels face liquidity problems, while COVID-era property repayments threaten ownership. Bangkok’s Royal Orchid Sheraton has already missed a ฿4.873 billion repurchase deadline. Thai Hotels Association President Thienprasith Chaiyapatranun is fighting higher visitor charges as tourism receipts remain depressed. Although the Bank of Thailand has extended pandemic-era property repurchase deadlines until December 2027, hotel owners still face mounting debts, weak revenues and fierce regional competition.

Thailand may scrap its ฿1,000 departure tax as hotel chief Thienprasith Chaiyapatranun warns of mounting debts. Over half of hotels face liquidity problems. ( Source: Thai Examiner Investigation )

Thailand’s government is preparing to abandon its controversial ฿1,000 departure tax amid mounting pressure from the tourism industry. Sources close to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas suggest the proposal could be withdrawn.

The possible reversal follows disappointing foreign tourism performance and continued weakness in the Thai economy. At the same time, hotel operators face mounting financial problems as COVID-era property financing arrangements approach repayment deadlines.

Leading the industry’s opposition is Thai Hotels Association (THA) President Thienprasith Chaiyapatranun. He has warned about rising travel charges while highlighting the financial difficulties facing hotel owners. Notably, some businesses must now refinance properties transferred to banks during the pandemic. Others face mounting debts, falling occupancy and insufficient revenue to meet existing obligations.

Finance Ministry weighs withdrawal of departure tax as hotels and airlines challenge rising travel costs

The government has not formally confirmed the departure tax’s withdrawal. Nevertheless, sources close to the Finance Ministry indicate that industry objections are influencing discussions. Thailand’s weak economic performance and disappointing tourism receipts have added to the pressure. The proposal now faces uncertainty as the country approaches its important year-end tourism season.

Under the proposed legislation, passengers departing Thailand by air would initially pay ฿1,000. The charge would apply to every nationality, including Thai citizens. Furthermore, the legislation provides for a maximum charge of ฿5,000. Land and sea departures could subsequently be brought within the scheme.

Finance Minister Ekniti previously supported the proposal, partly to discourage outbound travel by Thai residents. However, industry representatives argue that the measure would also increase costs for international visitors. The proposal has therefore attracted opposition from hotels, airlines and travel agents.

Separately, Thailand has already increased another major travel charge. In June, the international airport passenger service charge rose to ฿1,120. The government is also pursuing a ฿450 foreign tourist entry levy, with implementation targeted for 2027. That measure remains subject to Cabinet approval.

Tourism operators warn combined travel charges could reach ฿2,570 as hotel liquidity problems deepen

Initially, the entry levy would apply to international air arrivals. Land and sea visitors would be included later. Together, the existing airport charge and two proposed taxes could total ฿2,570 per foreign visitor arriving and departing by air. The cumulative figure has become a central concern for tourism operators.

On 9 October, Thienprasith confirmed that the Thai Hotels Association had formally objected to the departure tax. He warned about the combined burden of higher charges on international travellers. His intervention followed months of concern about the industry’s financial condition.

Indeed, the association had issued a serious warning on 19 June. More than half of hotel operators were experiencing liquidity difficulties, according to its assessment. Rising operating costs were squeezing businesses already reporting weaker revenues. Meanwhile, some hotels were cutting staff, reducing working hours and delaying payments to suppliers.

The association reported hotel occupancy of 56% in May. It also expected occupancy to deteriorate during June. Smaller and medium-sized establishments were particularly vulnerable because of limited financial reserves. Yet substantial hotel businesses have also encountered serious debt repayment and refinancing difficulties.

COVID-era hotel rescue arrangements approach repayment deadlines five years after tourism shutdown

Behind the operating pressures lies another financial problem. Hotel owners who survived the pandemic through debt restructuring now face obligations originating five years ago. In particular, property repurchase arrangements established during the COVID-19 shutdown began reaching their original deadlines in 2026.

In March 2021, the government of General Prayut Chan-o-cha introduced an asset warehousing programme. The initiative was designed to prevent financially distressed businesses from collapsing during the pandemic.

At that point, international tourism had virtually stopped. Hotels had lost much of their revenue, although mortgage payments and other financial commitments continued.

Under the programme, borrowers could transfer mortgaged properties to participating financial institutions. In return, their outstanding debts were reduced. Crucially, businesses retained the right to repurchase their properties within an agreed period. The original repurchase window generally extended from three to five years.

Consequently, arrangements established in 2021 began approaching their final deadlines this year. For participating hotel owners, recovering their properties required substantial new financing. Some needed fresh borrowing, while others required additional investors or capital injections. The pandemic rescue arrangements had therefore created future financial commitments.

Bank of Thailand extends property repurchase deadlines after hundreds of businesses seek more time

The scheme provided immediate relief when tourism revenues collapsed. However, reopening Thailand to international travel did not guarantee that every business could meet its repurchase obligations. Banks still needed to assess borrowers’ finances, property valuations and capacity to support renewed lending.

By April 2023, the Bank of Thailand reported that the programme had approved ฿74.11 billion in assistance. The arrangements involved 500 borrowers across several sectors. Hotels were among the participating businesses, although the scheme was not restricted to tourism.

Importantly, these figures do not establish how much hotel-related debt remains outstanding in 2026. Nor do they identify the number of hotel owners unable to complete repurchase agreements. Nevertheless, the central bank’s subsequent intervention confirmed that the original repayment timetable was creating difficulties.

On 17 July, Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn announced an extension of the programme’s repurchase deadline. The new deadline was set at 31 December 2027. More than 400 participating businesses were facing repurchase deadlines beginning that month.

Hotel owners gain until December 2027 to refinance properties but still face substantial repayments

In response, the central bank gave eligible businesses additional time to arrange financing and recover their properties. The extension postponed immediate deadlines but did not cancel outstanding obligations. Furthermore, it offered no guarantee that every participating business would obtain replacement financing.

Eight days later, Thienprasith welcomed the decision. On 25 July, the Thai Hotels Association president explained why the extension mattered to hotel owners. Many needed additional time to refinance, raise capital and secure investment partners.

For these businesses, recovering properties transferred during the pandemic remained a substantial financial challenge. Without sufficient financing, owners risked losing the opportunity to regain their hotels. Some could also decide against repurchasing properties because of financing costs and commercial considerations.

The central bank’s intervention therefore provided additional breathing space. However, the underlying financial commitments remained in place. Owners still needed sufficient capital to complete transactions before the revised deadline.

Royal Orchid Sheraton faces sale after ฿4.873 billion repurchase obligation goes unpaid in July 2026

On another front, a major Bangkok hotel financing dispute illustrated the consequences of a missed repurchase obligation. On 14 July, Royal Orchid Hotel (Thailand) failed to complete a ฿4.873 billion property repurchase. The transaction concerned the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, a prominent riverside hotel.

Royal Orchid Hotel (Thailand) is linked to Grande Asset Hotels and Property. The hotel had previously entered a sale-and-leaseback arrangement during the pandemic recovery period. Under that agreement, the company was required to repurchase the property from the GROREIT property trust.

However, the ฿4.873 billion transaction was not completed by the contractual deadline. Consequently, the trust began preparing to sell the hotel to another investor. The missed payment placed one of Bangkok’s established hotel properties at risk of changing ownership.

The trust also faced approximately ฿1.35 billion in outstanding borrowing from the Government Savings Bank. It subsequently sought an extension of its repayment arrangements. The financial difficulties therefore involved both the failed repurchase transaction and the trust’s own borrowing obligations.

The Royal Orchid Sheraton agreement was separate from the Bank of Thailand’s asset warehousing programme. Nevertheless, it provides a documented example of a substantial hotel repurchase obligation falling due after the pandemic.

Grande Asset misses further bond interest payment as hotel property sales become part of debt plans

The financial problems extended beyond the missed July payment. On 12 October, Grande Asset reportedly disclosed another repayment difficulty. The company could not meet approximately ฿19.32 million in interest on outstanding debentures.

The bonds involved had an outstanding principal of approximately ฿635.27 million. In addition, Grande Asset had already experienced other bond payment defaults. Its restructuring plans included asset disposals to reduce debt and improve liquidity.

The company was also awaiting proceeds from property sales. These developments illustrate how debt repayment difficulties can lead to the disposal of valuable hotel assets. In the Royal Orchid Sheraton case, the missed repurchase deadline had already prompted preparations for another sale.

However, the Grande Asset case does not establish that similar defaults are occurring throughout Thailand’s hotel industry. There is no verified aggregate figure for hotel-related balloon payments falling due during 2026. Likewise, the number of hotels facing compulsory sales because of refinancing failures remains unknown.

Even so, the central bank’s July extension confirms that participating businesses needed additional time. The original asset warehousing arrangements had preserved properties during the pandemic. Five years later, some owners were still unable to complete the financial transactions required to recover them.

Tourism receipts remain below 2019 levels as hotel groups face sharply different refinancing prospects

Not every hotel group faces the same financial conditions. Larger operators with stronger balance sheets can still obtain refinancing. For instance, Erawan Group reported successfully refinancing a facility during the second quarter of 2026. Its experience contrasts with businesses unable to raise fresh capital or meet existing repayment commitments.

Meanwhile, Thailand’s foreign tourism performance has added to the financial pressures. By mid-October, international arrivals had reached approximately 23.94 million for the year. However, recent figures showed continued weakness in important visitor markets.

Weekly arrivals had fallen by 7.49%. Arrivals from ASEAN countries were also down approximately 20%. More significantly, tourism receipts were estimated to remain around ฿360 billion below their 2019 level.

These figures reveal the importance of visitor spending alongside arrival numbers. Hotels depend on occupancy, room rates and the length of guest stays. Their earnings also reflect the spending capacity and travel patterns of different visitor groups.

For example, higher occupancy does not automatically produce sufficient cash flow to meet substantial financing obligations. Equally, increasing visitor numbers does not guarantee a return to former revenue levels. Hotels carrying debt from the pandemic must still generate enough income to meet repayment commitments.

Competition from Vietnam adds to pressure as Thailand seeks higher-spending visitors and longer stays

This point is particularly important for businesses facing property repurchase deadlines. International tourism has recovered substantially since Thailand reopened. Yet the industry’s financial position remains uneven, with many operators still reporting liquidity problems.

In parallel, Thailand faces increasing competition from regional tourism destinations. Vietnam has become an increasingly important competitor for international visitors. Thailand’s tourism industry continues seeking higher-spending travellers and stronger visitor receipts.

Traditional Western visitor markets remain important, particularly for hotels serving longer-staying guests. Older Western travellers have historically supported accommodation businesses and related tourism services. However, available figures do not establish how many have stopped visiting Thailand or switched to competing destinations.

Similarly, there is insufficient evidence to quantify a change in hotel spending attributable to visitor age or nationality. What is established is the continuing weakness in tourism receipts compared with 2019. The Thai Hotels Association has also reported liquidity difficulties affecting more than half of hotel operators.

Hotel debt pressures and departure tax objections place Thai Hotels Association president in focus

As a result, the industry’s financial problems extend beyond individual properties. They include weaker revenues, rising operating expenses and continuing debt obligations. For businesses seeking refinancing, lenders must also assess their ability to meet future payments.

Against this background, the proposed departure tax has become another source of conflict between the government and tourism operators. Thienprasith’s interventions place him at the centre of both the financing debate and opposition to additional visitor charges.

In July, he welcomed additional time for hotel owners to refinance and recover their properties. Then, in October, he confirmed the association’s formal opposition to the ฿1,000 departure tax. Both interventions concerned financial pressures affecting the accommodation industry.

However, Thienprasith has not been shown to have explicitly connected asset warehousing repayments with his departure tax objections. His documented statements nevertheless establish his involvement in both issues.

Other industry representatives have also challenged the proposed departure charge. Thai AirAsia executive chairman Tassapon Bijleveld warned of potential economic losses reaching ฿150 billion. That estimate contrasts with projected tax revenue of approximately ฿45.9 billion.

Airlines and travel agents join hotels in challenging new taxes and rising costs for foreign visitors

The figures represent an industry warning rather than a confirmed assessment of the measure’s eventual economic impact. Separately, the Thai Travel Agents Association has expressed concern about higher travel costs and their effect on demand.

The departure tax would affect Thai citizens as well as foreign visitors. Consequently, opposition has extended beyond hotels to airlines and travel agents. Industry representatives have warned about the potential consequences for ticket prices, passenger demand and Thailand’s competitiveness.

The proposed foreign tourist entry levy has generated separate objections. The government has argued that the ฿450 charge would support visitor insurance and tourism-related expenditure. It has also cited unpaid medical bills involving foreign patients.

Under the proposal, insurance would provide medical and death-related cover, although final terms remain unsettled. An official consultation attracted 5,954 responses. Of those, 80.5% supported the draft scheme, while 78.3% supported the proposed ฿450 charge.

Nevertheless, industry representatives have questioned the financial assumptions behind the scheme. Thienprasith has challenged the use of approximately ฿7 billion in unpaid foreign medical bills to justify additional charges.

Proposed tourist entry levy faces questions over medical bills as Thailand’s debt pressures mount

The entry levy is expected to raise at least ฿8 billion annually after insurance and collection costs. However, Cabinet approval remains outstanding, with implementation targeted for the first quarter of 2027.

The proposed departure tax is a separate measure. Its application to Thai citizens as well as foreign visitors has intensified opposition. Furthermore, it would add another charge to international travel following the airport passenger service fee increase.

The wider economic situation has complicated the government’s calculations. Thailand’s economy remains weak, with the International Monetary Fund estimating growth of approximately 1.9% in 2026. Household debt remains high at approximately 85.2% of GDP.

Public debt has also reached around 67.5% of GDP, approaching the statutory ceiling of 70%. These conditions have increased pressure on government finances while limiting fiscal flexibility.

Tourism remains a major source of foreign exchange, employment and business activity. Accordingly, the industry’s performance carries considerable weight in economic policymaking. The government must also consider the revenue expected from new taxes alongside their potential effect on travel demand.

Finance Ministry considers retreat on departure tax while hotel owners still face refinancing deadlines

Finance Minister Ekniti previously supported the departure tax proposal. However, sources close to the minister now suggest the government is preparing to abandon it. The reported change follows strong industry opposition and disappointing tourism performance.

No formal withdrawal has been announced. Furthermore, the government has not publicly confirmed that the proposal will be cancelled. The departure tax therefore remains under consideration until an official decision is made.

For hotel owners, the financial challenges extend beyond the outcome of that decision. Eligible businesses have received additional time under the central bank’s asset warehousing extension. Nevertheless, the revised December 2027 deadline has not eliminated their financing obligations.

Owners must still secure sufficient capital to recover their properties. The Royal Orchid Sheraton case has already demonstrated the consequences of a missed repurchase deadline. Grande Asset’s subsequent bond payment problems have added another documented example of financial strain.

Hotels enter year-end tourism season with weak revenues and unresolved pandemic-era debt

The Thai Hotels Association’s June warning also remains significant. More than half of hotel operators were experiencing liquidity difficulties, while occupancy and revenues remained under pressure. Some businesses were already cutting staff and delaying supplier payments.

Meanwhile, the industry’s financial position remains divided. Stronger hotel groups can continue refinancing, while weaker operators face substantial capital requirements. The central bank’s extension has postponed deadlines for eligible businesses but has not resolved their underlying financial problems.

Thailand therefore enters the final months of 2026 with several unresolved pressures on its tourism industry. Visitor receipts remain below pre-pandemic levels, while hotel operators continue facing rising costs and outstanding debt.

At the same time, the Finance Ministry is reconsidering a proposed tax opposed by the industry’s leading representatives. Thienprasith has already challenged additional travel charges while supporting refinancing relief for hotel owners.

The central bank has extended the timetable for recovering properties transferred during the pandemic. However, the financial obligations remain, and some separate hotel financing arrangements have already missed their repayment deadlines.

The government’s decision on the ฿1,000 departure tax is still pending. For hotel operators, the more immediate financial challenge remains securing sufficient revenue and capital to meet their obligations.

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据接近泰国财政部长埃克尼提·尼提坦帕帕斯的消息人士透露，在旅游业的强烈反对下，泰国政府可能取消备受争议的1000泰铢离境税。与此同时，泰国酒店业的债务危机正在加剧。超过半数的泰国酒店面临流动性问题，而疫情期间的房产偿还压力也威胁着酒店的所有权。曼谷皇家兰花喜来登酒店已经错过了48.73亿泰铢的回购期限。由于旅游收入持续低迷，泰国酒店协会主席提恩普拉西·猜亚帕特拉努正在努力争取提高游客收费。尽管泰国银行已将疫情期间的房产回购期限延长至2027年12月，但酒店业主仍然面临着不断攀升的债务、疲软的收入和激烈的区域竞争。

泰国酒店业巨头Thienprasith Chaiyapatranun警告称，随着债务不断攀升，泰国或将取消1000泰铢的离境税。超过半数的酒店面临流动性问题。（来源：《泰国观察家报》调查）

在旅游业日益增长的压力下，泰国政府正准备放弃备受争议的1000泰铢离境税。接近财政部长埃克尼提·尼提坦普拉帕斯的消息人士透露，该提案可能会被撤回。

泰国旅游业可能出现逆转，原因是外国游客表现令人失望，且泰国经济持续疲软。与此同时，随着新冠疫情期间的房地产融资安排即将到期，酒店运营商也面临着日益严重的财务困境。

泰国酒店协会（THA）主席Thienprasith Chaiyapatranun是业内反对派的领军人物。他警告称，不断上涨的旅行费用将带来风险，并强调酒店业主面临的财务困境。值得注意的是，一些酒店现在不得不为疫情期间转移到银行的房产进行再融资。另一些酒店则面临着债务不断攀升、入住率下降以及收入不足以偿还现有债务的困境。

财政部考虑取消离境税，酒店和航空公司正面临不断上涨的旅行成本挑战。

政府尚未正式确认取消离境税。然而，财政部内部人士透露，业界的反对意见正在影响讨论。泰国疲软的经济表现和令人失望的旅游收入也加剧了这一压力。随着泰国即将迎来重要的年末旅游旺季，这项提案的前景如今变得扑朔迷离。

根据拟议的法案，乘飞机离开泰国的旅客最初需缴纳1000泰铢的费用。该费用适用于所有国籍的旅客，包括泰国公民。此外，该法案规定最高收费为5000泰铢。陆路和海路离境也可能随后纳入该收费体系。

财政部长埃克尼蒂此前曾支持这项提案，部分原因是希望以此减少泰国居民出境旅游。然而，业内人士认为，这项措施也会增加国际游客的旅游成本。因此，该提案遭到了酒店、航空公司和旅行社的反对。

此外，泰国已上调另一项主要旅行费用。今年6月，国际机场旅客服务费上涨至1120泰铢。政府还在推行一项450泰铢的外国游客入境税，计划于2027年实施。该措施仍需内阁批准。

旅游运营商警告称，随着酒店流动性问题加剧，综合旅行费用可能高达2570泰铢。

最初，入境税将适用于国际航空入境旅客。陆路和海路旅客稍后也将纳入征收范围。现有的机场收费加上两项拟议税费，每位乘飞机抵达和离开的外国旅客的总费用可能高达2570泰铢。这一累计金额已成为旅游经营者关注的焦点。

10月9日，Thienprasith证实，泰国酒店协会已正式反对离境税。他警告说，更高的费用将加重国际旅客的负担。此前数月，他一直担忧酒店业的财务状况。

事实上，该协会早在6月19日就发出了严峻警告。据其评估，超过半数的酒店经营者面临流动性困难。不断上涨的运营成本令本已收入下滑的企业雪上加霜。与此同时，一些酒店开始裁员、缩短工时并拖欠供应商款项。

该协会报告称，5月份酒店入住率为56%。协会还预计6月份入住率将进一步下降。由于财务储备有限，中小型酒店尤其脆弱。然而，大型酒店企业也面临着严重的债务偿还和再融资困难。

新冠疫情期间的酒店救助计划在旅游业停摆五年后，如今已接近还款期限。

运营压力背后还隐藏着另一个财务问题。那些通过债务重组度过疫情难关的酒店业主如今面临着五年前就已产生的债务。特别是，在新冠疫情封锁期间达成的物业回购协议，其原定于2026年的到期日已陆续到来。

2021年3月，巴育·占奥差将军领导的政府推出了一项资产仓储计划。该计划旨在防止陷入财务困境的企业在疫情期间倒闭。

当时，国际旅游业几乎停滞。酒店收入大幅下降，但抵押贷款和其他财务支出仍需继续支付。

根据该计划，借款人可以将抵押房产转让给参与的金融机构。作为回报，他们的未偿债务得以减少。至关重要的是，企业保留在约定期限内回购其房产的权利。最初的回购期限通常为三到五年。

因此，2021年制定的各项安排在今年开始接近最终期限。对于参与的酒店业主而言，恢复其物业需要大量新的融资。一些业主需要新的贷款，而另一些业主则需要额外的投资者或注资。因此，疫情救助安排也带来了未来的财务承诺。

泰国银行延长了房地产回购期限，此前数百家企业要求延长回购期限。

该方案在旅游收入暴跌时提供了即时的缓解措施。然而，泰国重新开放国际旅行并不能保证每家企业都能履行其回购义务。银行仍然需要评估借款人的财务状况、房产估值以及支持重新放贷的能力。

截至2023年4月，泰国银行报告称，该计划已批准741.1亿泰铢的援助。该计划涉及多个行业的500家借款企业。酒店业是参与企业之一，但该计划并非仅限于旅游业。

重要的是，这些数据并未确定2026年酒店相关债务的未偿总额，也未指明有多少酒店业主无法完成回购协议。尽管如此，央行随后的干预证实，原有的还款时间表确实造成了困难。

7月17日，泰国央行行长维泰·拉达那空宣布延长该计划的股票回购期限，新的期限定为2027年12月31日。超过400家参与该计划的企业原本面临着从当月开始的股票回购截止日期。

酒店业主可延期至2027年12月进行物业再融资，但仍需偿还大量款项。

对此，中央银行给予符合条件的企业更多时间来安排融资和收回资产。延期只是推迟了原定的截止日期，但并未取消未偿债务。此外，延期也并未保证每家参与的企业都能获得替代融资。

八天后，Thienprasith对这一决定表示欢迎。7月25日，泰国酒店协会主席解释了延期对酒店业主的重要性。许多酒店业主需要更多时间进行再融资、筹集资金和寻找投资伙伴。

对于这些企业而言，收回疫情期间转移的物业仍然是一项巨大的财务挑战。如果资金不足，业主可能会失去重新获得酒店的机会。一些业主也可能因为融资成本和商业因素而放弃回购物业。

因此，央行的干预提供了额外的喘息空间。然而，原有的财务承诺依然存在。业主仍然需要充足的资金才能在修订后的最后期限前完成交易。

皇家兰花喜来登酒店因48.73亿泰铢的回购义务未能于2026年7月偿还而面临出售。

另一方面，曼谷一家大型酒店的融资纠纷凸显了未能履行回购义务的后果。7月14日，泰国皇家兰花酒店集团未能完成一项价值48.73亿泰铢的物业回购交易。该交易涉及位于河畔的著名酒店——皇家兰花喜来登酒店及塔楼。

泰国皇家兰花酒店隶属于格兰德资产酒店及地产公司。该酒店此前在疫情恢复期曾达成售后回租协议。根据该协议，格兰德资产酒店及地产公司须从GROREIT房地产信托基金手中回购该物业。

然而，这笔价值48.73亿泰铢的交易并未在合同约定期限内完成。因此，信托公司开始准备将酒店出售给另一位投资者。这笔逾期付款使曼谷一家知名酒店面临所有权变更的风险。

该信托基金还面临着来自政府储蓄银行约13.5亿泰铢的未偿贷款。随后，该信托基金申请延长还款期限。因此，其财务困境既包括失败的回购交易，也包括该信托基金自身的借款义务。

皇家兰花喜来登酒店的协议与泰国银行的资产托管计划无关。尽管如此，它提供了一个有据可查的案例，表明疫情后一笔数额巨大的酒店回购义务到期。

由于酒店物业出售成为债务重组计划的一部分，Grande Asset未能按时支付更多债券利息。

财务问题不仅限于7月份的逾期付款。据报道，10月12日，Grande Asset披露了另一项还款困难。该公司无力支付约1932万泰铢的未偿债务利息。

涉案债券未偿还本金约为6.3527亿泰铢。此外，格兰德资产公司此前已发生过其他债券违约。其重组计划包括出售资产以减少债务并改善流动性。

该公司当时也在等待出售房产所得款项。这些事态发展表明，债务偿还困难可能导致宝贵的酒店资产被出售。在皇家兰花喜来登酒店的案例中，错过回购期限已经促使该公司准备进行另一次出售。

然而，格兰德资产案并不能证明泰国酒店业普遍存在类似的违约情况。目前尚无经核实的2026年酒店相关到期债务总额数据。同样，因再融资失败而面临强制出售的酒店数量也仍然未知。

即便如此，央行7月份的延期也证实了参与企业确实需要更多时间。最初的资产托管安排在疫情期间保住了这些资产。五年后，一些业主仍然无法完成收回资产所需的金融交易。

旅游收入仍低于2019年的水平，因为各酒店集团面临着截然不同的再融资前景。

并非所有酒店集团都面临相同的财务状况。规模较大、资产负债表更稳健的运营商仍然可以获得再融资。例如，伊拉万集团报告称，其在2026年第二季度成功完成了一笔融资。它的经历与那些无法筹集新资金或履行现有还款义务的企业形成了鲜明对比。

与此同时，泰国外国游客数量的下滑也加剧了其财政压力。截至10月中旬，今年国际游客到访量约为2394万人次。然而，近期数据显示，主要客源市场依然疲软。

每周入境游客人数下降了7.49%。来自东盟国家的入境游客人数也下降了约20%。更重要的是，旅游收入预计将比2019年的水平低约3600亿泰铢。

这些数据表明，除了游客数量之外，游客消费也同样重要。酒店的盈利取决于入住率、房价和客人的入住时长。酒店的收入也反映了不同游客群体的消费能力和旅行模式。

例如，入住率提高并不一定能自动产生足够的现金流来履行巨额融资义务。同样，游客数量增加也不能保证收入恢复到疫情前的水平。因疫情而背负债务的酒店仍然需要产生足够的收入来履行还款义务。

来自越南的竞争加剧了泰国面临的压力，因为泰国希望吸引消费能力更强、停留时间更长的游客。

这一点对于面临房产回购期限的企业尤为重要。自泰国重新开放以来，国际旅游业已大幅复苏。然而，该行业的财务状况依然参差不齐，许多运营商仍面临流动性问题。

与此同时，泰国面临着来自区域旅游目的地的日益激烈的竞争。越南已成为泰国吸引国际游客的重要竞争对手。泰国旅游业正不断寻求吸引消费能力更强的游客，并力求提高游客收入。

传统西方游客市场依然重要，尤其是对于接待长期住客的酒店而言。长期以来，年长的西方游客一直是泰国住宿业及相关旅游服务的主要客源。然而，现有数据尚无法确定有多少游客已经停止前往泰国旅游，或者转而选择其他旅游目的地。

同样，目前尚无充分证据量化酒店消费变化是否与游客年龄或国籍有关。可以确定的是，与2019年相比，旅游收入持续疲软。泰国酒店协会也报告称，超过半数的酒店经营者面临流动性困难。

酒店债务压力和离境税争议使泰国酒店协会主席成为关注焦点

因此，该行业的财务问题不仅限于单个物业，还包括收入下降、运营成本上升和持续的债务负担。对于寻求再融资的企业，贷款方还必须评估其未来偿付能力。

在此背景下，拟议的离境税已成为政府与旅游经营者之间又一冲突点。蒂恩普拉西特的介入使他成为融资辩论和反对额外游客收费的两大焦点人物。

7月，他表示欢迎给予酒店业主更多时间进行再融资和收回房产。随后在10月，他确认了该协会正式反对1000泰铢的离境税。这两项举措都旨在缓解住宿业面临的财务压力。

然而，并没有证据表明蒂恩普拉西特明确将资产仓储还款与其离境税异议联系起来。但他的书面陈述仍然表明他参与了这两个问题。

其他业内人士也对拟议的离境费提出质疑。泰国亚洲航空执行董事长塔萨蓬·比耶勒费尔德警告称，潜在的经济损失可能高达1500亿泰铢。这一估计与预计约459亿泰铢的税收收入形成鲜明对比。

航空公司和旅行社与酒店一起，对外国游客面临的新税收和不断上涨的成本表示不满。

这些数据仅代表行业发出警告，而非对该措施最终经济影响的最终评估。此外，泰国旅行社协会也对旅行成本上涨及其对需求的影响表示担忧。

离境税不仅会影响外国游客，还会影响泰国公民。因此，反对的声音已从酒店蔓延到航空公司和旅行社。业内人士警告称，离境税可能会对机票价格、客运需求和泰国的竞争力造成影响。

拟议的外国游客入境税引发了不同的反对意见。政府辩称，这笔450泰铢的费用将用于支付游客保险和旅游相关支出。政府还列举了涉及外国患者的未付医疗账单。

根据该提案，保险将提供医疗和死亡保障，但最终条款尚未确定。官方咨询共收到5954份回复。其中，80.5%的人支持该方案草案，78.3%的人支持拟议的450泰铢收费。

然而，业内人士对该计划背后的财务假设提出了质疑。Thienprasith 质疑以约 70 亿泰铢的未付海外医疗账单作为额外收费的依据。

泰国债务压力日益加剧，拟议的游客入境税因其医疗费用问题而备受质疑。

扣除保险和征收成本后，入境税预计每年至少可带来80亿泰铢的收入。然而，该税收方案仍需内阁批准，预计将于2027年第一季度开始实施。

拟议的离境税是一项独立措施。由于该税项将同时适用于泰国公民和外国游客，因此引发了更大的反对声浪。此外，继机场旅客服务费上涨之后，这项税收将使国际旅行增加另一项费用。

整体经济形势使政府的考量变得更加复杂。泰国经济依然疲软，国际货币基金组织预计2026年经济增长率约为1.9%。家庭债务仍然居高不下，约占GDP的85.2%。

公共债务也已达到国内生产总值的67.5%左右，接近70%的法定上限。这些情况加剧了政府财政压力，同时限制了财政灵活性。

旅游业仍然是外汇、就业和商业活动的重要来源。因此，旅游业的表现对经济政策制定具有相当重要的意义。政府在制定政策时，也必须考虑新增税收的预期收入及其对旅游需求的潜在影响。

财政部考虑降低离境税，而酒店业主仍面临再融资期限。

财政部长埃克尼蒂此前曾支持离境税提案。然而，据接近部长的消息人士透露，政府正准备放弃该提案。据报道，这一转变是由于业界强烈反对以及旅游业表现令人失望所致。

目前尚未正式宣布撤回该提案。此外，政府也未公开确认该提案将被取消。因此，在做出正式决定之前，离境税仍处于审议阶段。

对于酒店业主而言，财务挑战远不止于该决定的结果。符合条件的企业已根据央行的资产托管延期政策获得了额外时间。然而，修订后的2027年12月最后期限并未免除他们的融资义务。

业主仍需筹集足够的资金来收回房产。皇家兰花喜来登酒店的案例已经表明了错过回购期限的后果。格兰德资产公司随后出现的债券支付问题，又是一个财务困境的典型案例。

酒店在年末旅游旺季来临之际，面临收入疲软和疫情期间遗留债务尚未解决的困境。

泰国酒店协会6月份的警告仍然意义重大。超过半数的酒店经营者面临流动性困难，入住率和收入持续承压。一些企业已经开始裁员并拖欠供应商款项。

与此同时，酒店业的财务状况依然分化。实力较强的酒店集团可以继续进行再融资，而实力较弱的运营商则面临巨额资本需求。央行的延期措施推迟了符合条件的企业的最后期限，但并未解决其根本的财务问题。

因此，泰国旅游业在2026年最后几个月仍面临诸多悬而未决的压力。游客收入仍低于疫情前水平，而酒店经营者则持续面临成本上涨和未偿债务的双重压力。

与此同时，财政部正在重新考虑一项遭到业内主要代表反对的税收提案。蒂恩普拉西特此前已对额外的差旅费提出质疑，同时支持为酒店业主提供再融资纾困措施。

央行已延长疫情期间转移房产的追回期限。然而，相关财务义务依然存在，部分酒店融资安排已逾期未还。

政府关于征收1000泰铢离境税的决定尚未出台。对于酒店经营者而言，更紧迫的财务挑战仍然是确保足够的收入和资金来履行其义务。

高管们表示，财政部力推的离境税对旅游业来说无异于致命一击。

旅游业反对政府推行针对出境旅客的税收政策，与此同时，政府也在积极推进一项新议程。

外国旅游业举步维艰，双方就旅游税问题争执不下，究竟谁能从筹集的数十亿美元中获益。

除了已经实施的更高机场税之外，泰国还将新增出入境税。

新旅游税450泰铢的实施计划又向前迈进了一步，官员们计划在获得内阁批准后于2027年初实施。

旅游税将于2026年底或2027年初开始征收，目前已上调至450泰铢，并将适用于入境航空旅客。

三年内第六位旅游和体育部长承诺征收旅游税，这项政策最早于2015年提出。

新任部长确认将对外国旅游采取强硬措施。增加收费、缩短签证期限并强制购买保险。

签证入境期限由60天缩短至30天。鉴于外国游客数量下降10%，该提议已原则上达成一致。

部长确认将取消60天签证制度，以回应日益增长的行业安全担忧

泰国旅游业负责人警告称，如果再次爆发安全争议，泰国将面临被中国列入黑名单的风险。

翁英终于下达了命令。泰国切断了缅甸诈骗中心的电力供应。上午9点结束

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泰国航空现称行李事故比之前承认的严重五倍。董事会于2026年10月15日下令赔偿。在造成25000人次事故后，泰国航空面临全球舆论的谴责。

2026年10月15日，素叻他尼一名女子枪杀了一名借给她锅碗瓢盆和摩托车的工人，此前该工人曾袭击她。

2026年10月14日，一对马来西亚夫妇蜜月旅行时携带40升汽油，引发国际货币基金组织世界银行峰会安全危机。警方拆弹小组搜查了这对马来西亚夫妇的行李。

Ekniti 力挺人工智能以提振泰国经济，甚至承诺让“亚洲病夫”重获新生。2026年10月14日，Ekniti 提出了一项人工智能驱动的复兴计划。

2026年10月13日，曼谷高级官员捣毁一个令人发指的贩卖儿童团伙，两名缅甸儿童被捕，六名缅甸儿童获救。一名从缅甸被拐卖的女童被其母亲以3万泰铢的价格卖掉。两名缅甸儿童被捕，六名缅甸儿童获救。

两名外国游客在2026年10月13日于碧差汶府进行绳索速降时受伤，目前已对探险运动组织者采取行动。

泰国南部参议员警告称，由于马来西亚移民局的严厉打击，泰国人在马来西亚的服务业经济中处于不利地位（2026年10月13日）。马来西亚将10374名无证工人列为打击目标。

泰英混血佳人摘得环球小姐桂冠。这位受过高等教育的营销奇才在本土选美大赛中一举夺魁（2026年10月13日）。美貌、智慧与毅力兼备！泰英混血的萨弗伦·玛雅

人民党重量级人物呼吁为泰党在即将于2026年10月12日举行的不信任投票中将国家利益放在首位。阿努廷面临一场政治摊牌。

2026年10月12日，芭堤雅警方展开打击非法毒品行动，两名尼日利亚人因持有可卡因而被捕。警方突袭芭堤雅一处公寓，查获可卡因。

备受争议的南方议员称，总理阿努廷于2026年10月17日致电她，敦促她在网上发布一张自拍照。

泰国总理在曼谷举行的国际货币基金组织和世界银行会议闭幕之际沾沾自喜，坚称泰国的地位已经提升。（2026年10月17日）

财政部力推的离境税是旅游业的致命一击，高管们如是说 2026年10月16日

美国驻曼谷大使斯科特·贝森特向国际货币基金组织和世界银行发出严厉警告，他缺席了2026年10月16日举行的会议。

2026年10月16日，在曼谷市中心举行通宵露营活动后，反对国际货币基金组织和世界银行的活动人士的抗议活动仍在继续。

2026年10月16日，一名空姐被曝与国际人口贩运团伙有关联，该团伙负责将中国公民偷渡出泰国。

国际货币基金组织和世界银行会议期间的抗议活动演变为暴力事件，但曼谷警方否认使用暴力手段 2026年10月15日

泰自豪党南部议员因其丈夫的网上财富受到质疑而面临政治压力 2026年10月15日

一名葡萄牙女子在没有有效签证的情况下在泰国滞留了五年，于2026年10月15日星期二在普吉岛的一堂烹饪课上结束了她的滞留。

泰国警方参与了上周末捣毁的香港卖淫团伙，并缴获了巨额赃物 2026年10月14日

警方逮捕了一名利用泰国航班抢夺信用卡并进行高额消费的中国游客（2026年10月14日）

一名英国男子在泰国失踪，家人正在紧急寻找他。他于一周多前失踪，当时正准备搭乘2026年10月13日的航班回国。

针对出境旅客的税收政策遭到旅游业的反对，与此同时，该部正力推一项新议程 2026年10月13日

香港警方捣毁泰国高档卖淫团伙，16人于2026年10月13日分批出动逮捕。

美国空军密切关注中国在老挝的军事基地运作，北京正加强与邻国的军事联系 2026年10月12日

旅游警察联系俄罗斯大使馆，向前往泰国的游客介绍当地的法律和习俗（2026年10月12日）

曼谷警察局长表示，曼谷已为2026年10月12日举行的世界银行和国际货币基金组织会议做好准备，预计将有超过18000名代表到访。

2026年10月11日，一名身无分文的印度YouTube博主在泰国旅行时，在乌隆他尼寺庙遭遇阻碍，被要求离开。

清莱河流域调查结果加大了泰国应对缅甸毒物流入的压力 2026年10月11日

周六发生一起骇人听闻的工作场所事故，一名49岁女子被电梯斩首。警方已于2026年10月10日展开调查。

沙没沙空府警方捣毁了一个在TikTok和Lazada上销售假冒商品的团伙。2026年10月10日，六名外国人在现场被捕。

首相表示他可以解释。他否认对公正机构拥有权力，此前众议院于2026年10月10日提交了不信任动议。

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