SINGAPORE: Thailand has scrapped plans to impose a 300 baht (US$8.20) tourism fee for visitors arriving by air. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced the government’s decision to scrap the plan during a visit to Chiang Mai last Saturday.
Thailand’s Government Public Relations Department stated on its website on Monday that the fee “was abandoned with the rationale that its elimination could encourage higher tourist spending in other areas, thereby providing a more substantial boost to the economy.”
A representative for the Prime Minister’s Office of Thailand stated that the money raised would “be used to manage and develop tourism” when the contentious fee was approved by the previous administration in February 2023. The Government Public Relations Department stated that the private sector opposed the fee.
This month, visitors from 93 countries—up from the previous 57—will be permitted to stay in the nation for up to 60 days, and more will be qualified for visas upon arrival.
Thailand’s Tourism Authority, on the other hand, has just started a campaign called “Amazing Thailand: Your Stories Never End” that highlights luxury travel, highlights the country’s natural and cultural attractions, and positions Thailand as a destination for adventure and wellness.
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