Thailand will officially implement its long-delayed 300-Baht ($9 USD) entry fee for air arrivals and a 150-Baht fee for land and sea arrivals beginning in 2026, marking a major change in how the country funds its tourism infrastructure. After years of technical delays tied to airline ticketing systems, the Thai government has confirmed the levy will finally take effect.
The new Tourist Tax is designed to fund tourism development and provide mandatory travel insurance for foreign visitors — covering injury or death during their stay.
This measure shifts the financial responsibility for tourist-related incidents away from taxpayers and onto travelers themselves. Officials emphasize that the fee is now a
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