Bangkok: The government has announced an extension of the right to double the deduction for expenses incurred by juristic persons organizing training and seminars in primary tourist cities, aligning them with the rights previously available only to secondary cities.
According to Thai News Agency, this initiative is part of the government’s strategy under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, aiming to stimulate the grassroots economy and enhance regional tourism. Ms. Lalida Periswiwattana, Deputy Government Spokesperson, stated that the Revenue Department has issued a Director-General Announcement (No. 456) detailing the criteria, methods, and conditions for income tax exemptions on expenses related to training, seminars, or domestic travel. This measure extends beyond secondary tourist provinces, allowing legal entities to benefit from a broader tax deduction.
Effective from October 28, 2025, to December 15, 2025, this measure allows businesses to leverage tax deductions for domestic events organized during the peak end-of-year period, a time when meetings, training, and seminars are on the rise.
The announcement specifies eligible districts within major tourist provinces such as Krabi, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chonburi, Surat Thani, and others. For example, in Krabi, the districts of Khao Phanom, Plai Phraya, and Lam Thap are included. Similarly, Chiang Mai includes districts like Saraphi, San Sai, and Mae Taeng, among others. More than ten other provinces across the country are also covered by this announcement.
The Deputy Government Spokesperson emphasized that this tax policy is designed to encourage businesses to hold meetings, training, and seminars domestically, thus stimulating the local economy and distributing income to various regions. Legal entities hosting events in the specified areas will receive a double deduction, whereas other areas will benefit from a 1.5-fold deduction, in line with Revenue Department regulations.
The government, under Prime Minister Anutin’s leadership, remains committed to implementing tax policies that boost the economy by supporting domestic tourism and local economic development, fostering sustainable growth for businesses and citizens alike.