Tourist Tax Goes Ahead Despite Floods
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The introduction of a tourism fee in Thailand will not lead to a drop in the demand for travel among Russians, as the estimated amount of extra payment is small against the background of the total cost of rest, has stated to the Association of Russian Tour Operators (ATOR). The demand of Russians for tours in Thailand will not decrease if a tourist fee is introduced in the country, has been reported to the Press Service of the Association of Tou…
Tourist tax goes ahead despite floods
The government remains committed to introducing the 450-baht tourism tax in the first quarter next year despite calls from the private sector to delay the scheme due to ongoing flooding, with officials citing an online public hearing in which 80.5% supported the collection, which is expected to generate 8 billion baht annually.
Thailand, one of the world's most visited tourist destinations, is preparing to implement a new tax on foreign tourists. The plan, scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2027, envisages charging tourists 450 baht (approximately 656.94 TL). Including the tax in airfare is also among the options being considered.
A tourist fee of 450 baht (13.37 dollars) on entry into Thailand may become effective in the first quarter of the following year, reports on Wednesday ... 07.10.2026, PRIM
The Thai government plans to start charging 450 baht (about $13.5) from foreign nationals in the first quarter of 2027, despite calls from the private sector to postpone the initiative.
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