Thread: Tourist Fee to be Imposed in June

BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced plans to begin collecting a 300-baht fee from foreign tourists arriving in the country starting in June.


According to Phiphat, the funds raised from this fee will be used to support visitors involved in accidents and to develop tourist destinations in the country.


Minister Phiphat noted, however, that the fee will not be collected from foreigners with work permits and border passes.


Thailand expects to see approximately 25 million tourist arrivals this year, a significant increase from the 11.8 million arrivals in 2022. In 2019, the country welcomed a record 40 million arrivals, with over 11 million of them being Chinese.


Tourism is a major contributor to the economy of Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, contributing about 12% of its gross domestic product before the pandemic. Tourism spending is forecast to reach at least 2.38 trillion baht this year.


The proposal for a tourist fee was first considered in 2020 and is still subject to cabinet approval.

Tourist Fee to be Imposed in June

That the entrance fees would be increased by $10 in June is No news IMO
Anyone whose thravel plans would be affected by a $10 increase we dont want coming anyway.

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

That the entrance fees would be increased by $10 in June is No news IMO
Anyone whose thravel plans would be affected by a $10 increase we dont want coming anyway.

Do you also think that this extra 300 baht they're imposing on tourists before they endure the disdainful attitude of the locals for their 2 week holiday in the Land of Sneers will be used "to support visitors involved in accidents and to develop tourist destinations in the country"?

Originally Posted by hallelujah

Do you also think that this extra 300 baht they're imposing on tourists before they endure the disdainful attitude of the locals for their 2 week holiday in the Land of Sneers will be used "to support visitors involved in accidents and to develop tourist destinations in the country"?

I could not care less what they use it for, and anyone who cares enough to let it affect their vacation plans better stay home IMO.

So, the tourist tax has been delayed again. It was meant to be last year, then April 2023 and now June.

Will it really provide B500,000 insurance cover?

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

I could not care less what they use it for, and anyone who cares enough to let it affect their vacation plans better stay home IMO.

With comments like this, it's no wonder the white buffalo is held in such high regard.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

So you're just happy to bend over and get shafted again then?

Not happy at all.
But as far as "Shafts" go a ฿300 shaft is not so bad IMO

It’s the principle, these bloodsuckers target us with their dual pricing shit and we already pay a tourist tax which formerly was extracted as a departure tax that was then incorporated into ticket pricing by the carriers who in turn paid the government.

This is simply another tax on top of the tax that we already pay in addition to the purchase tax in addition to the service charge.

will this fee be filched from only those on tourist visas, or will visitors and retirees on non immigrant visas, some of whom are already required to purchase thai health insurance, also be shafted?

Well the plan to extract covid insurance fees from tourists was shelved so this is the next idea

They made the airlines responsible for checking covid insurance before boarding flights, surely if the handful of uninsured idiots are such a burden when hospitalised they could just continue insisting the airlines vet insurance, but of course its another Thai scam to extract more cash from tourist - just wish they'd be honest.....oh

Wow!
A whole B300.
This will surely break some.
....and greatly discourage too many from bothering.

Some other trivial aspect of life to be angst and whinging on about.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

It’s the principle, these bloodsuckers target us with their dual pricing shit and we already pay a tourist tax which formerly was extracted as a departure tax that was then incorporated into ticket pricing by the carriers who in turn paid the government.

This is simply another tax on top of the tax that we already pay in addition to the purchase tax in addition to the service charge.

oh noes…. 300 baht!

I don't suppose they gave any thought to scaling it according to journey time, as others do.

That would lessen the impact on regional tourism.

Even the chinkies would love that, eh Jeff?

Originally Posted by DrWilly

oh noes…. 300 baht!

No, it isn’t for we residents who already pay 1000-2900 baht for the re-entry permit whenever we travel, you dozy, dimwitted arse.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

Work Permit holders are exempted from this tax but we residents on spouse or retiree conditions are not, yet we also contribute mightily to Thai GDP annually and already pay extra to enter the country in order to maintain our conditions of extension.

Agree us long stay folks are not tourists hence a tourist fee should only be charged for folks entring on a tourist visa.

Originally Posted by Norton

Agree us long stay folks are not tourists hence a tourist fee should only be charged for folks entring on a tourist visa.

Well....you know how that is, Norts. It's all about gathering revenue in any form they dream up.
These types of programs usually have little to do with ethics, fairness or reasoned logic.


You'll recall the Covid era where we saw similar practices across the board.

Well I know many of you will be shocked by the news, but it's now been pushed back until at least September.

Operators seek clarity on B300 tourism fee

Almost as shocking as jeff not having a scooby.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

It’s the principle, these bloodsuckers target us with their dual pricing shit and we already pay a tourist tax which formerly was extracted as a departure tax that was then incorporated into ticket pricing by the carriers who in turn paid the government.

This is simply another tax on top of the tax that we already pay in addition to the purchase tax in addition to the service charge.

Wow. Snaggers and his sidekick are horrified that the ghastly natives will extract the massive amount of 300 baht . It seems they want to live in thailand but cant afford it now the 300 baht increase.sad way to retire.

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

I could not care less what they use it for, and anyone who cares enough to let it affect their vacation plans better stay home IMO.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

With comments like this, it's no wonder the white buffalo is held in such high regard.

I'm with BB. Its noise for christ sake. The crap some debate about is utterly amazing. They should have just done it like most places do rather than announce it and no one would even know to care. @ Hal, its not about "White Buffalos", it impacts all tourists. its not a whitey thing.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

No, it isn’t for we residents who already pay 1000-2900 baht for the re-entry permit whenever we travel, you dozy, dimwitted arse.

OMFG....$100...... Shall we have them close your account you cheap ass pensioner?

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

That the entrance fees would be increased by $10 in June is No news IMO
Anyone whose thravel plans would be affected by a $10 increase we dont want coming anyway.

”We”???

As if the Thai could give a flying fuck about you are any farang living here.

The tourist levy is simply a tax that will no doubt find its way into the unaccountable black hole that is the money pit for the usual suspects.

That it is billed as a fund for impecunious uninsured visitors incurring health costs is as laughable as any of their many other silly claims only credible to the gormless and stupid.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

”We”???

As if the Thai could give a flying fuck about you are any farang living here.

The tourist levy is simply a tax that will no doubt find its way into the unaccountable black hole that is the money pit for the usual suspects.

That it is billed as a fund for impecunious uninsured visitors incurring health costs is as laughable as any of their many other silly claims only credible to the gormless and stupid.

Har har. Your total.ignorance on display now. Same shit with every post.do you think your country of birth imposes zero taxes and everyone farting rainbows? I think not. Why not just enjoy living in a country that puts up with obnoxious entitled farangs
Hows my spelling?