Govt to introduce 300 baht tourist fee in June

The government announced plans to introduce its long-mooted 300 baht tourist fee for foreign visitors in June.

The tourism fee was originally planned to be imposed on foreign travellers at the beginning of last year but the idea was put on hold after the spread of the Covid-19 Omicron variant and details of how the government planned to collect the money.

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn yesterday announced that the 300 baht tourist fee will be collected from foreign tourists arriving in the country at the beginning of June.

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

“Fees won’t be collected from foreigners with work permits and border passes.

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

“Tourism is a crucial sector…