Thailand to drop unpopular tourism fee proposal, PM Srettha confirms
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on June 8 that his government would scrap the proposal by the previous administration to charge a 300 baht (S$11) tourism fee from foreign tourists entering Thailand by air.
Mr Srettha said his government was not considering implementing the policy proposed in February 2023, which had encountered opposition from the private sector.
The Prime Minister said on June 8 that while collect... moreThailand to drop unpopular tourism fee proposal, PM Srettha confirms
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on June 8 that his government would scrap the proposal by the previous administration to charge a 300 baht (S$11) tourism fee from foreign tourists entering Thailand by air.
Mr Srettha said his government was not considering implementing the policy proposed in February 2023, which had encountered opposition from the private sector.
The Prime Minister said on June 8 that while collecting a fee of 300 baht per person could generate short-term revenue, a broader perspective suggests that if more tourists are allowed to enter without this fee, they would likely spend on shopping and other activities.
