Deduct Double the Cost! Cabinet Approves Tax Measure to Support Trade Shows Until End of 2027

Written by the team at Prompt Plus Accounting · About us · 2026-10-10

The Cabinet has approved in principle a measure allowing companies to deduct 2 times their booth rental and service fees for trade shows held in Thailand. It applies to events held and paid for between 6 October 2026 and 31 December 2027. A certificate from the event organizer is required, and the measure takes effect once the Royal Decree is published.

● What Is the Benefit?

Companies and juristic partnerships can deduct 2 times the actual cost of space rental and service fees for taking part in trade fairs, exhibitions or trade shows held in Thailand.

● Eligible Period

Events must start between 6 October 2026 and 31 December 2027, and payments must be made within the same period.

● Key Conditions

The event must be held in Thailand

You must have a certificate from the event organizer confirming your participation

You must meet any further criteria to be announced by the Director-General of the Revenue Department

● Example Calculation

A company pays THB 50,000 to rent a booth at a trade fair. Normally it can deduct THB 50,000 as an expense, but under this measure it can deduct THB 100,000.

At a corporate income tax rate of 20%, that saves an extra THB 10,000 in tax.

● Why Did the Government Introduce This Measure?

The MICE industry generated THB 338,233 million in economic value and created 304,932 jobs in 2025. The Ministry of Finance expects about 3,800 companies to use the benefit, at an estimated revenue cost of about THB 798 million.

📞 Enquiries: Revenue Department RD Intelligence Center, call 1161

Source: Revenue Department Press Release No. 1/2570, 7 October 2026 / Cabinet resolution of 6 October 2026

This article is general information, not advice for a specific case. Please consult us before making a decision.