Thailand ready to collect tourist tax, 300 baht, starting 1 June 2023

Thailand ready to collect tourist tax, 300 baht, starting 1 June 2023

     The “tourist tax” is a fee for administering tourism fees from foreign tourists when entering Thailand. There are many countries that collect a tourist tax, including Europe, Japan, Malaysia, most of which are included in the airfare or room price, not different from what Thailand is doing.

     Collecting tourist tax to promote national tourism was established by the National Tourism Policy Act, 2019, revised by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. The ministry will be responsible for using the proceeds to develop urgent missions related to tourism.

     Out of the amount collected from foreign tourists, 50 baht will be drawn out to fund an insurance program for foreign tourists. In case of accident or death, a tourist may claim a maximum limit of 1 million baht, or for medical expenses, they may receive a maximum of 500,000 baht. The fee will be charged as part of the airfare, in the case of air travel, and the government is in the process of considering the method of collection from land travel.

     For certain groups, the collection of entry fees will be waived, such as foreigners entering Thailand using a border pass or border crossing, local officials at the border, and passport holders with a work permit in Thailand. Also, foreign tourists who visit Thailand in the morning and evening on a one-day trip will not be charged, either, in the hope that they will have a good impression and come back to travel in Thailand on an overnight stay in the future.

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