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Private sector backs Thailand’s proposed THB450 tourist fee
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026
Thailand’s proposed THB450 tourist fee would fund visitor insurance and tourism upgrades, setting it apart from levies in Venice, New Zealand and Japan.
Tourist Police step up support for Chinese and international visitors
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
Tourist Police expand assistance for Chinese and international visitors, promoting the 1155 hotline and app for round-the-clock help in eight languages.
Suphajee orders 3 ministries to build on 2026 IMF–World Bank meetings
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Suphajee directs three Thai ministries to build on the 2026 IMF–World Bank meetings through trade, culture and tourism, aiming to raise local incomes.
IMF-World Bank meetings give Thailand fresh year-end tourism boost
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Tourism Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul expects the IMF-World Bank meetings to lift spending and support Thailand’s year-end tourism recovery.
Thai Hotels Association opposes proposed 1,000-baht departure tax
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
Thai Hotels Association warns new departure tax could raise foreign visitor costs to 2,570 baht
Foreign visitors could face 2,570 baht in Thailand travel fees
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Thailand is considering a 450-baht foreign tourist fee and a 1,000-baht departure tax, adding to AOT’s 1,120-baht international PSC.
Thailand weighs 450-baht tourist fee to build major tourism fund
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
Thailand is consulting on a proposed 450-baht foreign tourist fee that could generate more than 12 billion baht a year for insurance, destinations and tourism development.
Thailand weighs tourist fee and extra insurance for risky activities
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
A proposed 450-baht tourist fee would fund basic cover, while visitors taking part in risky activities or renting vehicles may need extra insurance.
Thailand revokes visa over alleged Koh Samui zoo bounty
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Tourism Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul says cases will be handled individually as airlines and embassies brief visitors on Thai law and culture.
Thailand welcomes 19.76m tourists despite 2.9% decline
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Foreign visitors spent 957.62 billion baht from January 1 to August 15, while weekly arrivals fell 3.79% as holiday travel eased.