Thailand introduces new tax for tourists

The Thai government has announced that it will introduce a new tax of 300 baht ($8.8) on all foreign tourists visiting the country starting in late 2025, according to the country's Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sorawong Tenthong.

According to the new rule, the tax will be levied on all tourists arriving by air. Tourists arriving by land or water will also have to pay this fee, but after paying once, they will be able to enter the country multiple times.

According to the minister, the funds from the tax will be used to insure the lives and health of tourists, which will help increase their safety in the country. He also stressed that the new rules will not have a significant impact on tourism, as the amount collected is not large.

Tourism protests

The Thai government had been discussing the idea of ​​introducing a tax on foreign tourists before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these plans were postponed due to the pandemic.

At the same time, private tourism businesses are opposing the initiative. They warn that the introduction of the tax could negatively affect tourism flows. Some analysts believe that this could make Thailand less attractive as a competitive tourist destination.

At the same time, the Thai government aims to ensure the safety of the country's tourism sector by imposing a new tax on tourists. How this initiative will affect the tourism industry remains to be seen. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”