The Ministry of Tourism and Sports recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Krungthai Bank to develop a system for collecting entry fees. The bank will link its existing payment platforms to the tourism ministry’s fee management system, making the process both safe and expedient for businesses and foreign tourists. NBT World



Earlier this year, the government planned to start collecting a 300-baht entry fee from every foreign traveler who visits Thailand.  The date for implementing this levy has since been repeatedly pushed back, with the Ministry of Tourism now expecting the collection to begin in early 2023.  The matter will soon be deliberated by the Cabinet while preparations are underway to establish a fee collection system.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Krungthai Bank to develop a system for collecting entry fees.  The bank will link its existing payment platforms to the tourism ministry's fee management system, making the process both safe and expedient for businesses and foreign tourists.

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said income generated from the fee will help fund tourism development.  It will also be used to enhance the competitiveness of Thailand's tourism industry and assist in covering medical services for tourists.

Minister Phiphat said the fee will be collected at all points of entry and might be payable online or via mobile apps and kiosks, or included in airfares.  The fee will be 300 baht for those arriving by air, with the rates for other entry channels still being considered.  The minister expects a study commissioned to determine the appropriate rates for other entry channels to be completed at the end of this month, with the results to be presented at a Cabinet meeting in October.  If endorsed, collection can begin as soon as early 2023.