Thailand's government has announced the authorization of 150 baht, about USD 4.36, and 300 baht, about USD 8.73 entry fees for international visitors, which will take effect in June. The decision, which is anticipated to earn a fee of about 3.9 billion baht, approximately USD 114M this year, has received negative criticism from the local tourism sector.
According to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Thai government has authorized the imposition of entry fees for foreign visitors entering the nation in June 2023. Visitors coming by air will pay 300 Baht, while those entering by land or water will pay 150 Baht. Visitors that arrive by land or water are more likely to stay in the nation for a few days, which explains the price difference.
This year, the government anticipates
receiving fees totaling 3.9 billion baht, which will be utilized to insure
tourists' health and accidents. The admission charge is intended to pay for
visitors' health and welfare during their visit to Thailand, as statistics
from 2017 to 2019 show that they used public healthcare services at a cost to
the government of up to 300–400 million baht.
The local tourism
industry has criticized the entrance price, particularly given the country's
sharp rise in foreign visitors. After the limitations from the epidemic era
were lifted and China decided to discontinue its "zero-COVID" policy,
the cost was enforced. It will be included in the cost of plane tickets and
will help fund the development of regional tourism attractions. The pandemic
has postponed the government's long-planned adoption of an entry fee for
foreign visitors.
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