The Minister of Tourism and Sports, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has announced that the start date of the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF), a type of tourist tax) has been postponed from June to September 1, 2023.
Thailand will introduce tourist tax on June 1, 2023
The government of Thailand has agreed to collect a tourist tax of 150-300 baht, which will take effect on June 1, 2023.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports wants to start collecting a tourist tax of 500 baht per person for a “tourism transformation fund” next year.
The National Tourism Policy Committee (NTPC) is proposing to charge international travelers a surcharge of 300 baht, of which 34 baht is for health insurance. The rest of the money is earmarked for the management of domestic tourist destinations.
Thailand is considering introducing a tourist tax
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is considering a tax of 300 baht or less per person for foreign tourists arriving at Thai airport once inbound flights resume. This amount must then cover the cost of a pandemic insurance and will be paid into the tourism fund.
Thailand is considering introducing a tourist tax
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is considering the possibility of introducing a tourist tax to use the proceeds to improve tourist attractions, but also to cover the costs of unpaid hospital bills.