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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Thailand to charge $9 tourist tax from June in sustainability push

BANGKOK — Thailand’s government has approved new fees on foreign tourists, due to take effect on June 1, as travel demand recovers in the tourism-dependent economy.

Each foreign visitor entering the country by air will be charged 300 baht ($8.84), while those arriving by land or boat will pay 150 baht. Day travelers and transit passengers are exempted, as are children under 2 years old.

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