(Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)The new 300-baht tourism fee due to take effect in April is drawing mixed reactions from tourism operators as the recovery remains tepid and fragile. The new entry fee will be collected from foreigners entering Thailand by air, land and sea, he said. The fee is expected to be transferred to the Tourism Transformation Fund managed by the Tourism and Sports Ministry. If Thailand reopens its borders with Myanmar, Laos and Malaysia for travel, the number could even hit 15 million, Mr Thanakorn said. For land transport, tourists will be encouraged to pay the fee via an app before crossing the border, said Mr Phiphat.

Source: Bangkok Post January 13, 2022 01:53 UTC