The Thaiger
Thailand tourist fee consultation backs 450-baht charge
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Thailand’s proposed 450-baht tourist fee has received strong backing in a public consultation , with 80.5% of respondents supporting the draft measure as the government prepares to move it towards further approval .
Key facts
- Thailand’s proposed 450-baht tourist fee has received strong backing in a public consultation , with 80.5% of respondents supporting the draft measure as the government prepares to move it towards further approval .
- The online consultation ran from August 24 to September 28 and attracted 5,954 responses
- Collecting the fee through tickets was the most popular payment method in the consultation, chosen by 36.26% of respondents
- The draft also allows one payment to cover multiple entries within a 30-day period while the traveller remains covered by the accompanying insurance.
Summary
The online consultation ran from August 24 to September 28 and attracted 5,954 responses. Of those, 78.3% supported the proposed 450-baht charge itself, while 80.5% backed the wider draft framework.
The results mark the latest development in the proposal. Last month, officials were seeking feedback on its amount, collection method and exemptions.