Exit tax backlash, Phuket hospital project and water pipeline lead April 29
Exit tax backlash, Phuket hospital project and water pipeline lead April 29 — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Travel agents on April 29 criticized a proposed B1,000 exit tax in Thailand, while Cabinet approved a B6.4 billion Phuket Health Hub project and officials said the Phuket-Phang Nga water pipeline was running ahead of schedule. The three developments led the latest Phuket Xtra roundup published Wednesday.
Cabinet backs B6.4bn health hub as pipeline work advances
Cabinet approved the B6.4bn Phuket Health Hub project, adding a major healthcare investment to the island’s development pipeline.
In a separate infrastructure update, officials said the Phuket-Phang Nga water project was ahead of schedule, signaling faster progress on a key supply link between the two provinces.
The April 29 roundup also pointed to wider concern in the travel sector over the B1,000 departure levy, with additional industry reporting warning it could affect the aviation sector.
Other items featured in the same bulletin included a Rawai community income scheme using coconut waste and a planned consular outreach event in Phuket by the Danish Embassy.
Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-xtra-video-b1-000-exit-tax-backlash-new-hospital-approved-water-pipeline-ahead-of-schedule-april-29-100076.php
