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Thai government proposes flat 450‑baht fee for foreign visitors, eyes rollout in 2027

BANGKOK, Sept 13 — The Thai government is currently conducting a public consultation on a proposed tourism fee of 450 baht (approximately RM55.35) for all foreign visitors.The...

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The Thai government is considering implementing a 450 baht tourism fee for all foreign visitors, with public consultations open until September 28.

The fee aims to fund improvements in tourism infrastructure and safety standards, reducing reliance on the state budget.

This proposal, first suggested in 2019-2020 and revised recently, might commence in the first quarter of 2027.

If implemented, it could generate significant revenue, anticipating approximately 14.8 billion baht from the 33 million tourists that visited last year.

BANGKOK, Sept 13 — The Thai government is currently conducting a public consultation on a proposed tourism fee of 450 baht (approximately RM55.35) for all foreign visitors.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced that the proposal will be open for public consultation until Sept 28 before submission to the National Tourism Policy Committee for review.

According to Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul, the proposed rate is a flat 450 baht per person, regardless of whether visitors arrive by air, land, or sea.

“The funds raised will go towards upgrading Thailand’s tourism infrastructure and safety standards, helping the sector grow without relying entirely on the state budget,” he said in a statement published on the Thai Public Relations Department website.

The Thai government expects to begin collecting the fee in the first quarter of 2027, after Cabinet approval and publication in the Royal Gazette.

The plan for a tourist entry fee for Thailand was first mooted around 2019 to 2020. The flat rate of 450 baht was proposed in August this year after revision.

Last year, Thailand welcomed approximately 33 million foreign tourists, which could generate an estimated 14.8 billion baht for the tourism fund. — Bernama

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泰国政府正在考虑对所有外国游客征收 450 泰铢的旅游费，公众咨询将于 9 月 28 日截止。

该费用旨在为旅游基础设施和安全标准的改善提供资金，从而减少对国家预算的依赖。

该提案最初于 2019-2020 年提出，最近经过修订，可能会在 2027 年第一季度开始实施。

如果实施，预计将带来可观的收入，去年到访的 3300 万游客预计将带来约 148 亿泰铢的收入。

曼谷，9 月 13 日讯——泰国政府目前正在就一项拟议的旅游费进行公众咨询，该费用为 450 泰铢（约合 55.35 令吉），适用于所有外国游客。

旅游和体育部宣布，该提案将公开征求公众意见至9月28日，之后提交国家旅游政策委员会审查。