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The Cabinet on 14 February 2023 approved a draft announcement of the National Tourism Policy Committee on the collection of the “Thailand Tourism Fee” for international tourist arrivals.

According to the announcement, each foreign tourist entering Thailand by air will be charged 300 baht for each trip, while the fee for foreign tourists arriving by land and sea will be 150 baht per person.

The fee collection is not applied to those who hold diplomatic and official passports, work permits for specific professions as stipulated by the Ministry of Labor, transit passengers, and children under two years old, as well as other persons specified by the National Tourism Policy Committee.

The Thailand Tourism Fee will be used for tourism development in the country and for insurance coverage for foreign tourists while they are in Thailand.    The fee will also support healthcare for foreign tourists. 

The announcement will come into effect within 90 days after being published in the Royal Gazette, or tentatively in June 2023.

The Cabinet also assigned the Royal Thai Police (Immigration Bureau) to improve its regulations, methods, and conditions concerning immigration documents and related immigration laws. Receipts for the Thailand Tourism Fee will be used by the authorities as evidence to allow entry permits for foreign tourists.

The Government spends about 300-400 million baht a year on medical costs for foreign visitors at public hospitals. Budget allocations have also been provided to take care of tourist sites, develop facilities for tourist safety and security, and preserve the environment and natural resources.

Thailand focuses on overseeing safety measures related to tourism. This will promote international tourists' confidence in their safety while in Thailand and boost the favorable image of the country, as well.  

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Latest Thailand Entry Requirements

After two years of dealing with Covid, international travel is returning to normal. To help welcome visitors back to the Land of Smiles, the Thai government lifted its final restrictions on July 1st, 2022.

From July 1st, the following changes have been implemented for all international travelers.

• Foreigners do not need to show proof of Covid Insurance.
• All mandatory hotel quarantine has been removed.
• Thailand Pass is no longer required for foreign travelers entering Thailand.
• Vaccinated travelers do not need to provide proof of vaccination to Thai authorities before arriving.
• Unvaccinated travelers (including children traveling with unvaccinated parents) will need to complete an RT-PCR or Professional Antigen Test (Pro-ATK) 72 hours before departing for Thailand. Proof does not need to be uploaded before traveling.
• Airlines and Thai Immigration will do random checks to confirm travelers meet Covid prevention requirements (vaccination or Covid test).

Below is a full list of what international travelers need before entering Thailand.

Required Documents for Travel to Thailand

Please have the following documents ready.

• Passport with at least six month validity
• Visa or visa exemption qualification
• Buy Thailand Travel Insurance
• Boarding pass to be presented at Passport Control
• Hotel booking confirmation if asked by Immigration Officer
• Note: Vaccination record no longer required

Incorrect documents will delay the entry screening by rules from the Thai immigration bureau and its Thai immigration officials.

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Passport Validity / Visas

The first thing to check before planning to travel to Thailand is the validity of your passport. International travel requires that your passport is not expiring within six months of your travel date. If you have less than six months left on your passport, you cannot enter Thailand.

If you are planning to travel in the future, check your passport early so you know if you need to apply for a new one or not. It is best to check with your local embassy about how long it will take to receive your new passport. As people look to travel again, passport departments are swamped with new applications and this is causing a backlog in many countries.

There are several visas available to foreigners who are planning to visit Thailand. The visa you need will depend on where you are from, your purpose of travel, and how long you intend to stay.

Visa Exemption

A foreign visitor may enter Thailand under the Visa Exemption Program . Nationalities under the Visa Exemption Program may enter Thailand without a visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate.

Upon arriving in Thailand, most nationalities who are part of the Visa Exemption Program may stay for up to 30 days. Certain nationalities can arrive as part of this program, but for a shorter time. It is best to check the country exemption list and confirm how long you can visit Thailand without needing to apply for a Visa.

Tourists arriving under visa exemption are eligible to extend their stay for up to a further 30 days by visiting a local Thai Immigration Office. The cost to extend is approximately 2000 baht.

There is often confusion about Visa Exemption and “Visa on Arrival”. Visa on Arrival is a 15-day visa for travelers from India,  China, and 16 other countries. If you do not find your country on the Visa Exemption list, it is best to check the Visa on Arrival list.

There are some important things to note for Visa on Arrival:

• A passport must be valid for at least 30 days.
• The purpose of the visit is strictly tourist.
• A visitor must show an address in Thailand where they will be staying.
• A traveler must have a confirmed return flight.
• Must show proof of funds to the value of 10,000 baht per person or 20,000 baht for a family.
• A fee of 2000 baht is paid on arrival. The fee must be paid in cash and in Thai baht.

Tourist Visa and Special Tourist Visa (STV)

Foreigners may also apply for a Tourist Visa from a Thai embassy or consulate. There is the normal 60-day tourist visa that can be extended for additional 30 days, or the 90-day Special Tourist Visa (STV), which can be extended for 90 days twice at a local immigration office. There are certain requirements needed for the STV, but it allows a visitor to potentially stay in Thailand for 9 months. The Special Tourist Visa is currently scheduled to halt applications in September.

Contact your local Thai Embassy to verify what documents are needed to complete the process. When your visa is approved, the Embassy will place a sticker on your passport, so allow time for potential postage.

For those entering Thailand for a different purpose of stay, they need to obtain a Thai visa from their local Thai Embassy or Consulate prior to coming to Thailand.

Non-Immigrant Visa

Foreigners may apply for a wide range of long-term non-immigrant visas:

• Non-immigrant B Visa – for conducting business or employment
• Non-immigrant O visa – for visiting Thai spouse and family
• Non-immigrant ED visa – for students of recognized institutions in Thailand and their Parents or Legal guardian
• Non-immigrant O retirement visa – for those who wish to retire in Thailand
• Non-immigrant OA and OX visa – for those who wish to obtain a Thailand retirement visa for a long stay (it differs from type O visa)

The above visas can be organized at a local Thai Embassy or Consulate. The paperwork can be quite involved, but there are companies that can help.

Siam Legal International is a reputable company in Thailand that has offered visa assistance to foreign visitors for years. They are well versed in Thai immigration policies and processes. If you would like to streamline your long-term stay in Thailand, it is worth contacting them.

Thai Elite Visa

If you wish to make Thailand easily accessible for many years to come or are perhaps thinking of relocating permanently, it is worth having a look at the Thai Elite Visa.

The Thai Elite Visa allows foreign citizens to live in Thailand for 5, 10, or even 20 years. Thai Elite members do not need to worry about some of the eligibility criteria that are needed when applying for other long-term visas.

The Thai Elite visa is an exclusive visa that offers a host of benefits to holders. If you want to enjoy “Thai life” for the long term, you can read more about the Thai Elite Visa .

Proof of Vaccine or Testing

How a visitor enters Thailand will still depend on their vaccination status.

Vaccinated Travelers

Vaccinated travelers do not need to provide proof of vaccination to Thai authorities before arriving. A vaccinated traveler will need to have a copy of their vaccination certificate either printed or on a digital device and be able to present it if asked.

Thailand does not require visitors to have had a third booster shot. 2 shots (1 shot for Jansen) is considered fully vaccinated and accepted.

Unvaccinated Travelers

Unvaccinated travelers will need to complete an RT-PCR test or Professional Antigen Test (Pro-ATK) within 72 hours before boarding a flight in their departure country. They will need to have a copy of the test result and be able to present it if asked.

The RT-PCR and Pro-ATK test must be completed by a medical professional and a test report received. The home ATK (RAT) self-test is not acceptable for entering Thailand.

Vaccination and Testing for Children

The testing requirement for children under 18 depends on the vaccination status of their parents. Children traveling with vaccinated parents do not need to complete any RT-PCR or Pro-ATK test before entering Thailand. Children traveling with unvaccinated parents will need to complete the same test as their parents within 72 hours of departing their home country.

It is important to note that many airlines are still asking for proof of vaccination or a Covid test before boarding flights. If you cannot produce one of these documents, you might not board the flight.

Though foreigners no longer need to provide evidence of testing or vaccination prior to arriving in Thailand, they are still required. Thai authorities are conducting random checks of international passengers and if a vaccination certificate or test result cannot be shown, a visitor will not be allowed to enter Thailand.

Insurance has become a dirty word during Covid. Seasoned travelers have always understood the importance of having comprehensive Travel Insurance when traveling abroad. Travel insurance protected travelers from unexpected incidents like:

• Medical emergencies
• Personal injury & accidents
• Missed or delayed flights
• Damage to belongings
• Lost luggage

It was one of those things that people hoped they would never need but regretted not having when needed.

During the Pandemic, proof of insurance became mandatory when visiting countries like Thailand. Over time, people stopped referring to insurance as “Travel Insurance” and always referred to it as “Covid Insurance”. Because you had to have it, it was another hoop to jump through.

The good news is that you no longer need to provide proof of “Covid Insurance” to enter Thailand. But it is recommended because all the things listed above can still happen, and Covid has not disappeared completely.

Foreign visitors are not eligible for free medical care in Thailand if something should happen. Whether it be an accident or personal injury, if a visitor needs medical help, or has a canceled flight, they will need to cover any expenses themselves. Depending on the severity, this could be hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

Buying good Travel Insurance shouldn’t break the bank. Protecting yourself is cheaper than medical bills, new flights, and replacing lost luggage.

You can buy Travel Insurance from many companies. But if you are looking for coverage that is designed for Thailand, is trusted by Thai authorities and medical institutions, and offers a helpline with people who speak the local language and know the country’s procedures, it is worth checking out AXA Thailand .

Their policies are well priced, straightforward, offer many benefits to its customers, and can be approved in minutes.

Get your travel insurance here: https://u.axa.co.th/Sawasdee_Siamlegal

Hotel and Proof of Address Updates

Previously, a foreign visitor would complete an Arrival Card (TM6) before entering Thailand. This requirement has been temporarily removed as part of a new initiative by the Thai government.

A visitor no longer needs to provide proof of a hotel booking before departing their country, but will still need to provide an address when passing through Passport Control in Thailand. This address can be a hotel, home, or friend’s address.

This is especially true with people arriving on a pre-approved visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate.

From July 1, travelers are no longer required to book a SHA+ hotel and undergo an RT-PCR test on arrival. Most hotels have removed their SHA+ quarantine packages, but you will still see the SHA+ badge displayed on hotels.

It is recommended to browse hotels in Thailand on Agoda.com before arriving as it is easier to organize transport to your first night’s rest if pre-booked.

Thailand Pass

From July 1st, 2022, foreign travelers no longer need to apply for a Thailand Pass before entering Thailand. The system is still in place but is now a platform where visitors can notify the Thai authorities and medical facilities if they are diagnosed positive for Covid during their stay.

If you need to access the Thailand Pass system while in Thailand, please visit https://tp.consular.go.th/ and register by filling in your personal details on the Thailand Pass registration page.

International Arrivals

Travelers do not need to provide any proof of flights before leaving their home country.

There is a lot of discussion about whether a return flight needs to be booked when entering Thailand. Technically, all visitors should have a return flight booked. However, you will not always be asked to present evidence of a return flight.

If a visitor is entering Thailand with a pre-approved visa, or Visa on Arrival, they will often be asked to present details of their exit flight. Sometimes a visitor did not have a return flight and had to book a flight on the spot before being processed through Passport Control. To avoid this, it is best to book an exit flight that can be changed. You can always change your plans once in Thailand.

Domestic flights

There are no longer any restrictions on domestic flights and travel. When entering Thailand at an international terminal, a traveler is free to transit to a domestic flight right away. “Sealed” flights have been removed.

Domestic airlines will not always ask for proof, but it is best to have your vaccination certificate or Covid test result on hand in case you are asked to show it.

Siam Legal has received reports from potential clients that some hospitals are creating difficulties for them until full payment is made for their medical expenses. Also, foreigners have allegedly been threatened with lawsuits for not settling their medical bills before being discharged. Using out-of-country policies can be problematic. We recommend using insurance providers headquartered inside Thailand with a proper cover to avoid any undesirable outcomes.

Siam Legal International, a premier law firm in Thailand, recommends purchasing the proper insurance and so endorses AXA Insurance for your travel to Thailand insurance needs.

HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT POINTS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING TRAVEL INSURANCE

• Please review the details of any insurance before purchasing to understand if the policy has adequate cover. Cheap policies with inadequate levels of cover can lead to significant personal liability, and scenarios where policy holders incur hundreds of thousands of baht in out-of-pocket medical expenses have been reported. There are significant financial risks to being underinsured during your stay in Thailand.
• These policies do not cover medical costs from accidents (like motorcycle accidents) or common unexpected illnesses (common fever or food poisoning). Best to pay a few baht more for the peace of mind that comes from having proper coverage.
• AXA covers medical expenses (outpatient and inpatient) for accidents and illnesses, including COVID-19. Other insurance coverage might not.
• AXA also covers telemedicine and teleconsultation, which may be required during the quarantine period of any traveler.

Thai hospital staff are familiar with AXA cover, which should prevent any inconvenience during hospital admission or medical treatment from your hotel room. AXA Thailand also offers 24/7 local support during your stay in Thailand.

You can buy your Thailand Travel insurance today at:

https://u.axa.co.th/Sawasdee_Siamlegal

List of approved covid-19 vaccines.

As of December 1, the MoPH has approved the following vaccines:

• Pfizer–BioNTech or Comirnaty
• Janssen or Janssen/Ad26.COV2.S
• AstraZeneca or Covishield
• Sinopharm or COVILO
• CoronaVac or SinoVac
• Sputnik Lite

How to Obtain Travel Insurance

Though COVID-19 insurance is no longer mandatory for entry to Thailand, it is recommended to have comprehensive Travel insurance for the duration of your stay. Good travel insurance covers not only medical expenses relating to Covid but also accident cover, personal damage, loss of possessions, and missed or delayed flights.

It is best to purchase insurance before you travel. The easiest way to buy your policy is online through a reputable insurance provider. The insurance company will provide you with the all-important certificate of cover that you can present to authorities or medical professionals if you need to make a claim.

You may also be asked to present this certificate to the airline before they will allow you to onboard. It’s quick and easy to do online. You can choose your length of policy from 7, 15, 30, 60 days, and 180 days. Just make sure that the policy covers your entire period of stay in Thailand as foreigners are not eligible for free medical care in Thailand and insurance companies will not cover claims for existing conditions.

You may purchase AXA COVID-19 travel insurance within a few minutes. Check them below.

You can buy budget insurance here: https://www.siam-legal.com/axa-insurance

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Siam Legal offers and provides aid for a smooth and hassle-free way to open up a Thai bank account.

• You will receive help in opening a savings/current bank account
• You will receive a Bankbook and a debit/ATM card
• Online Banking (Thai mobile number is required)

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• Guarantee letter (to be provided by Siam Legal)
• The applicant may book our service online.
• Our staff will prepare the application and necessary documents for the bank and arrange an appointment with the applicant.
• The applicant will collect the application form and documents from the Siam Legal Bangkok office and proceed to the specific bank branch. Opening the account at the bank takes 1 to 2 hours.

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International travellers who arrive in Thailand by air will be charged a tourism fee of 300 baht per person and 150 baht if they arrive by land or sea. 

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BANGKOK: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a proposal by the National Tourism Policy Committee to charge a tourism fee of 300 baht (US$8.80) per person from international travellers who arrive in the country by air.

For travellers who arrive by land or sea, the fee is 150 baht per person, said the  deputy spokesperson to the Prime Minister's Office Traisulee Traisoranakul after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (Feb 14). 

“The collected fee will be used to manage and develop tourism, which includes insurance for international tourists during their stay in Thailand,” said Ms Traisulee. 

Travellers will be exempted from the tourism fee if they hold a diplomatic or official passport, or a work permit. Transit passengers and children aged two and below will also be excluded.

The Cabinet has also instructed the Immigration Bureau to review the visa rules, regulations and conditions as well as related immigration laws, in view of the new requirement to impose the tourism fee. 

The changes should include  proof of payment for the fee as part of the immigration process. 

Citing a study by Thailand's ministry of tourism and sports, Ms Traisulee said Thailand is the first country in the world to collect a tourism fee and at the same time provide welfare benefits for tourists, including a personal accident insurance protection.

She added that the money collected from  the tourism fee will help reduce financial burdens on the Thai government, which spends about 300 million to 400 million baht per year in providing healthcare for tourists. 

Other expenditures incurred by the government include  the preservation of  tourist attractions, the environment and natural resources that have been affected by tourism activities.

The tourism fee will come into effect no sooner than 90 days after it has been announced in the Royal Gazette.

Thailand’s tourism industry, which is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, registered only about 430,000 tourist arrivals in 2021. 

More than 11 million international tourist arrivals were recorded between January and December last year, after Thailand gradually lifted its COVID-related travel restrictions from 2021.

Earlier this month, Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed confidence that the country will welcome more than 30 million international tourists this year, following  China's border reopening.

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

Thailand prompt to collect tourist tax 300 baht, starting June 1, 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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Authorities plan to start collecting a 300-baht fee from foreign tourists arriving in the country beginning in June, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

The money raised will be used to support visitors involved in accidents and develop tourist destinations, he said.

“Fees won’t be collected from foreigners with work permits and border passes,” said Mr Phiphat, adding that the country expects about 25 million tourist arrivals this year, compared with 11.8 million last year.

The proposal for a tourist fee was first considered last year and is subject to cabinet approval.

Tourism is a crucial sector in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy and contributed about 12% of gross domestic product before the pandemic.

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Thailand’s tourist fee: Here’s what you need to know

The Thai Government recently announced that international arrivals will need to pay a fee for entry as it nears pre-pandemic entry levels.

The fee, which was previously in motion by the Thai government before the arrival of the pandemic, comes as South East Asian countries experience an influx of international arrivals.

The payment will kick in on 1 June this year, a popular time for Aussie travellers to head to Thailand. International arrivals to the South East Asian country are predicted to hit 30 million this year, up from 11.2 million in 2022. In 2019, Thailand had about 40 million visitors, approximately 800,000 of which were Aussies.

So here’s the details you need to know for how this will impact Aussie travellers.

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How much is the fee?

The entry fee is looking to be either 150 Thai Baht ($6) or 300 Thai Baht ($13). This varies based on if the traveller arrives via air, land or sea.

Air travellers will cop the $13 fee, while those entering through other methods will pay the $6 fee.

The Thai Government said that the fee is lower for sea and land arrivals because they are likely to stay in the country longer.

Who is exempt from the fee?

Travellers that don’t stay in Thailand overnight are exempt from the fee, alongside children under the age of two, diplomatic passport holders, Thai nationals and those with Thai work permits.

How can you pay the fee?

This levy is added on to international airfares. It has not yet been determined what collection method will be implemented for sea and land arrivals.

Where does the money go?

Some of the money is set to go to health and insurance coverage for tourists while they’re in Thailand, while the majority will go towards the development and preservation of tourist attractions, according to local news agencies such as the Bangkok Post .

When does the entry fee begin?

The levy will start on 1 June, 2023.

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Thailand is adding a tourism tax on foreign visitors

Starting in June, visitors can expect to pay a small tax to enter the country

A trip to Thailand is about to get a little more expensive. Starting June 1, the country will impose a tourism tax on international visitors, the government approved Tuesday.

Those who arrive by air will be taxed 300 baht (roughly $9, which will be added into airfare) and those by land or water transportation will be charged 150 baht ($4). The year-round tax will only apply to those staying overnight in the country, children under 2 or those traveling on diplomatic passport s or work permits.

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The tax, which was proposed by the National Tourism Policy Committee and has been under consideration since before the pandemic, has been criticized by the local tourism industry, the Bangkok Post reported.

Government officials say it will help offset medical costs tourists accrue at public hospitals, which totaled between $8 million and $11 million from 2017 and 2019, the tourism and sports minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn told reporters on Tuesday. It will also support domestic tourism development. This year alone, the tax could generate more than $115 million.

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Beyond the upcoming tourism tax, there are no restrictions for U.S. leisure travelers to enter Thailand, other than having a passport with at least six months of validity from your arrival. Americans don’t need a visa for stays fewer than 45 days , but Thai immigration officials or airline staff may require proof of an onward or return ticket. All coronavirus restrictions have been lifted .

Tourism in Thailand is seeing a major rebound, which is resulting in the country increasing the number of immigration counters and taxis at Bangkok’s airport to keep up with the recent surge. Thailand’s tourism authorities expect to welcome 25 million visitors in 2023.

Since Thailand reopened for tourism, Angela Hughes, owner of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel , has had significant interest from clients to visit. But as tourism numbers climb, she’s concerned for the return of overtourism to country’s most popular travel destinations, namely its beaches.

Overtourism has been an ongoing issue for Thailand. The country had to close destinations such as Koh Tachai and Maya Bay (made famous by the 2000 movie “The Beach”) to rehabilitate them from tourism damage.

Hughes recalls scenes of Ko Phi Phi Don island choked with thousands of tourists before the pandemic and is now encouraging clients to explore beyond the beach. “I’m shifting people north to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai,” Hughes says.

Jason Martin, U.S. branch director for InsideAsia Tours , says his company is also sending travelers north and avoiding places like Pattaya , the beach city on Thailand’s eastern gulf coast known for its nightlife, which he says has been destroyed by overtourism. But clients are showing interest outside of Thailand’s “beaches and beer” culture on their own, too, requesting vacations that dive deeper into the country.

Thailand will join other popular travel destinations implementing visitor entrance fees. Europe is planning to launch its European Travel Information and Authorisation System (or ETIAS) in November, which will require a 7 euro fee for visitors 18 to 70 years old. Venice has postponed a new tourist entry fee but it’s expected to launch this year. Bhutan reopened last year and now requires a $200 daily visa fee.

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Thailand to delay imposing $12 tourist fee from June to September

Thailand will delay imposing an entry fee on tourists from June to September because of problems with implementing the levy.

The Bangkok Post reported on Wednesday that there were issues with collecting the 300 baht (S$12) fee from travellers flying into one of South-east Asia’s most popular tourist destinations as airlines refuse to take a selective approach with foreign tourists, Thais and expatriates.

Tourism and sports minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn told the Thai daily that airlines are insisting on giving all passengers the same treatment, based on their regulations. It was previously announced that the levy would be added to air ticket prices.

The Thai government said earlier that it expects to use a part of the tourist fees to provide health and accidental insurance cover for travellers during their stay in the country. It will also use it to fund the development of local tourist attractions.

According to the data from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Thailand has been receiving more than 2 million foreign tourists each month between December 2022 and February 2023 since it lifted all border restrictions in October 2022 and ended its requirement for international travellers to be vaccinated or show a negative Covid-19 test in order to enter the country.

This is a far cry from the 133,000 foreign tourists who entered Thailand in January 2022.

Bloomberg reported that estimates showed tourist arrivals may reach as many as 30 million in 2023, almost trebling the 11.2 million in 2022.

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see Thailand differently with a private tour guide

Travel with your own private Thai tour guide and enjoy a customized sightseeing tour suited to your personal tastes.

If you’re looking for inspiration for your private tour, this list of popular requests and also less requested but very interesting locations around Bangkok might be of use to you.

Of course we are not limited to locations on this list, but it is a good starting point when building your own custom private tour with us., wat pho / temple of the reclining buddha.

Price: 300 Baht per person (free entry for children under 120cms) Open: 8:00am until 6:30pm GPS: 13.746389, 100.493611

Wat Arun / Temple of Dawn

Price: 100 Baht per person Open: 8:30am until 6:00pm (last tickets at 5:40pm) GPS: 13.743889, 100.488611

Chatuchak Weekend Market / JJ Market

Price: Free of Charge Open: weekends only GPS: 13.799782, 100.550626

Jim Thompson House

Price: 200 Baht per person Open: 9:00am until 6:00pm GPS: 13.749127, 100.528635

Wat Trimitr / Temple of the Gold Buddha

Price: Golden Buddha – 100 Baht per person / Museum – 100 Baht per person Open: 8:00am until 5:00pm (museum closed Mondays) GPS: 13.738068, 100.513761

The Grand Palace Wat Phra Keaw / Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Price: 500 Baht per person Open: 8:30am until 3:30pm GPS: 13.752275, 100.491235

Wat Saket / The Golden Mount

Price: 100 Baht per person Open: 7:30am until 7:00pm GPS: 13.753864, 100.508097

Lumpini Park

Price: Free of Charge Open: from dawn until 9:00pm GPS: 13.729665, 100.536998

Train Night Market Ratchada

Price: Free of Charge Open: evenings GPS: 13.766490, 100.568449

Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise

Price: 1,950 Baht per person Open: 6:00pm (sunset) and 8:00pm (night lights) meals

(Snake Farm) Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute

Price: 200 Baht per person Show: weekdays 11:00am/2:00pm, weekends/holidays 11:00am only GPS: 13.731693, 100.532207

Asiatique: The Riverfront

Price: Free of Charge Open: 4:00pm everyday, better after 6:00pm GPS: 13.704869, 100.501831

Safari World

Price: 900 Baht per person Open: 9:00am until 4:30pm GPS: 13.868637, 100.706693

Muay Thai Boxing Match

Price: minimum 2000 Baht per person, ticket price based on who’s fighting Open: 6:00pm Locatons: Rajadamnern Stadium , Lumpinee Stadium, Channel 7 Stadium

Lad Mayom Floating Market

also known as Khlong Lat Mayom Price: Private Longtail boat fee is 3,500 Thai Baht up to 8 people Open: open on weekends, public holidays only GPS: 13.761719, 100.415790

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

Price: 250 Baht per person Open: 10:00am until 6:00pm – closed on Monday GPS: 13.851854, 100.562882

Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC)

Price: Free of Charge Open: 10:00am until 9:00pm GPS: 13.746507, 100.530113

Wat Pak Nam

Price: Free of Charge Open: everyday GPS: 13.722001, 100.470634

Platinum Wholesale Shopping

Price: Free of Charge Open: everyday GPS: 13.750307, 100.539408

Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)

Price: 100 Baht per person Open: 8:00am until 5:30pm GPS: 13.766619, 100.514029

Bangkok’s Chinatown / Yaowarat Road

Price: Free of Charge Open: everyday GPS: 13.741157, 100.508346

Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)

Price: Free of Charge Shows: 6:00am until midnight, everyday GPS: 13.744344, 100.540447

Train Night Market

Price: Free of Charge Open: Evenings GPS: 13.695264, 100.651405

Chatuchak Flower Market

Price: Free of Charge Open: 6:00am until 6:00pm – Tuesdays thru Thursdays GPS: 13.797332, 100.543648

Madame Tussauds Bangkok

Price: 990 Baht per person Open: 10:00am until 8:00pm GPS: 13.746626, 100.531496

Pak Khlong Talat / Bangkok Flower Market

Price: Free of Charge Open: best visited in the evenings GPS: 13.740367, 100.497415

Bangkok Canal Tour

– extended deeper into old thonburi, – with thai traditional puppet show.

Price: depends on duration of trip and number of people

The National Museum Bangkok

Price: 200 Baht per person Open: 9:00am until 4:00pm GPS: 13.757584, 100.492492

Muang Boran (Ancient City)

Price: 700 Baht per person Open: 9:00am until 7:00pm GPS: 13.539173, 100.623053

Khlong Toei Market

Price: Free of Charge Open: open 24 hours GPS: 13.719553, 100.560061

Benjasiri Park

Price: Free of Charge Open: Dawn until Dusk GPS: 13.731316, 100.568200

Siriraj Medical Museum

Price: 200 Baht per person Open: 9:30am until 5:00pm GPS: 13.758820, 100.485059

King Rama IX Park

Price: 10 Baht per person Open: 5:00am until 7:00pm GPS: 13.687203, 100.667808

Museum of Siam

Price: 200 Baht per person Open: 10:00am until 6:00pm GPS: 13.743970, 100.494347

Wat Suthat and The Giant Swing

Price: 100 Baht per person Open: 9:30am until 5:00pm GPS: 13.758820, 100.485059

Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

Price: Free of Charge GPS: 13.760208, 100.499909

Chatuchak Park

Price: Free of Charge Open: Dawn until Dusk GPS: 13.803758, 100.553816

Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)

Price: 20 Baht per person Open: 9:00am until 5:00pm GPS: 13.754704, 100.504328

Wat Pathum Wanaram

Price: Free of Charge GPS: 13.745294, 100.536856

Benjakitti Park

Price: Free of Charge Open: 5:00am until 9:00pm GPS: 13.725635, 100.559884

Taling Chan Floating Market

Price: Private Longtail boat fee is 3,500 Thai Baht up to 8 people Open: open on weekend, public holidays only GPS: 13.776323, 100.456539

Phahurat Market (Little India)

Price: Free of Charge Open: 8:00am until 6:00pm GPS: 13.744411, 100.499546

Wat Hua Lumphong

Price: 40 Baht per person Open: 24 hours GPS: 13.744411, 100.499546

Khao San Road

Price: Free of Charge Open: best visited in the evenings GPS: 13.758819, 100.497380

Soi Rambuttri

Price: Free of Charge Open: best visited in the evenings GPS: 13.759517, 100.497823

Suan Pakkad Palace Museum

Price: 100 Baht per person Open: 9:00am until 4:00pm GPS: 13.756757, 100.537472

Khlong Bang Luang Artist House

Price: Free of Charge Open: 10:00am until 6:00pm GPS: 13.731246, 100.463278

Wang Lang Market

Price: Free of Charge Open: 7:00am until 8:00pm GPS: 13.755767, 100.486289

Wat Kalayanamit Varamahavihara

Price: Free of Charge GPS: 13.740657, 100.492030

Tha Maharaj

Price: Free of Charge Open: 10:00am until 10:00pm GPS: 13.754629, 100.488867

The Chakri Group (Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat)

part of the Grand Palace complex Price: 500 Baht per person Open: 8:30am until 3:30pm GPS: 13.752275, 100.491235

Royal Barges National Museum

Price: 100 Baht per person plus 100 Baht per camera Open: everyday GPS: 13.761946, 100.484600

Royal Thai Air Force Museum

Price: Free of Charge Open: 8:00am until 3:30pm GPS: 13.919647, 100.621854

Wat Ratchabophit

Price: Free of Charge GPS: 13.749072, 100.497332

Phra Sumen Fort

Price: Free of Charge Open: 8:00am until 9:00pm GPS: 13.763874, 100.495874

Sri Mariam Man Temple

Price: Free of Charge Open: 5:30am until 1:00pm / 4:00pm until 8:30pm GPS: 13.724204, 100.522905

Price: Private Longtail boat fee is 5,500 Thai Baht up to 8 people or public transport Open: everyday Duration: 7-8 hours GPS: 13.912892, 100.490471

Kamthieng House Museum the Siam Society

Price: 100 Baht per person Open: 9:00am until 5:00pm GPS: 13.739063, 100.561694

Wachira Benchathat Park (Rot Fai Park)

Price: Free of Charge Open: 5:00am until 9:00pm GPS: 13.816860, 100.557007

The Bangkokian Museum

Price: Free of Charge Open: 9:00am until 4:00pm GPS: 13.728385, 100.518169

M.R. Kukrit’s Heritage Home

Price: 50 Baht per person Open: 10:00am until 4:00pm GPS: 13.720233, 100.533413

Prasart Museum

Price: 500 Baht per person (minimum 2 people) Open: closed every Monday GPS: 13.742003, 100.653335

Erawan Museum

Price: 400 Baht per person Open: 9:00am to 7:00pm GPS: 13.628757, 100.589422

Permanently Closed

These listings kept for clarity

Vimanmek Mansion / Palace (closed to public)

same day ticket can be used at The Grand Palace Status: Closed to Public GPS: 13.774092, 100.512559

Sukhumvit Soi 38 Night Food Market (permanently closed)

Price: Free of Charge Open: Evenings GPS: 13.723639, 100.578905

Lhong 1919 (permanently closed)

Price: Free of Charge Open: 8:00am until 8:00pm GPS: 13.735086, 100.508194

Siam Niramit (permanently closed)

Price: from 1,500 to 2,350 Baht depending on selections Open: every night GPS: 13.767567, 100.577027

Calypso Thai LadyBoy Cabaret Show (permanently closed)

Price: 1,200 Baht per person / 1,500 Baht per person with Dinner Shows: 20:15pm and 21:45pm GPS: 13.703911, 100.503641

Art in Paradise Bangkok (permanently closed)

Price: 400 Baht per person Open: 10:00am until 10:00pm GPS: 13.766474, 100.569371

Thailand To Charge Tourist Entry Fee of 300 Baht From Foreign Tourists Starting April

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The Govt. of Thailand is planning to impose an entry fee of 300 Baht ($9 or ₹665) from foreign tourists arriving into the country starting April 2022, said, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana in a statement on Wednesday.

The fees will help fund the development of local tourist attractions and an insurance program for visitors, the spokesperson added.

Thailand Tourist Entry Fees

The Tourist Entry Fees comes as a part of the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s promotion plan for 2022, themed “Amazing Thailand New Chapter”. This fee will help fund the development of local tourist attractions and an insurance program for visitors.

Notably, the Tourist Entry Fee will be added to air ticket prices from April, while the method of collections from the entry of tourists who enters by land has yet to be determined.

The plan for entry fee comes as the Southeast Asian nation attempts to chart the course for its tourism sector after the pandemic. The country has been experimenting with various plans to revive its travel industry with limited success. 

The entry fee has been in discussions for a long time, its implementation was delayed by Covid, said Suthipong Phuenphiphop, a vice president of the Tourism Council of Thailand.

The levy is similar to charges on tourists in many other countries, and the benefits that will come from the initiative will be huge compared to the nominal fee, he said.

Thailand End Quarantine Free Travel

It is worth mentioning that on 22nd December, due to the rising number of Omicron variant cases in the country, Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has ordered the temporary suspension of the Thailand Pass for all new TEST&GO and Sandbox applications (except Phuket Sandbox).

However, the country is now planning to add more tourist destinations this week to its quarantine free travel ‘Sandbox’ program to keep the industry afloat.

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