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Thailand tourist arrival fee could top 300 baht, minister says
Thailand tourist arrival fee could top 300 baht, minister says
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Thailand is moving ahead with a foreign tourist arrival fee that could exceed 300 baht per person, with funds earmarked for premium insurance and tourism development.Thailand defends visa-free rollback as tourism fears grow
Thailand defends visa-free rollback as tourism fears grow
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Thailand insists scrapping 60-day visa-free entry for 93 countries will not hurt tourism, with India and China measures under review.TAT may cut 2026 foreign arrivals target below 33m
TAT may cut 2026 foreign arrivals target below 33m
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Thailand may lower its 2026 foreign tourist target if the Middle East conflict drags beyond Q2, as energy costs and flights pressure travel.Thailand moves to overhaul visa-free entry rules to curb crime risks
Thailand moves to overhaul visa-free entry rules to curb crime risks
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
Thailand plans to scrap 60-day visa-free entry and revise 30-day and 15-day schemes to curb visa misuse and crime.Cabinet to review plan to end 60-day visa waiver next week
Cabinet to review plan to end 60-day visa waiver next week
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry and Tourism and Sports Ministry have agreed to cancel the 60-day visa-free stay for nationals of 93 countries, with the proposal set to be submitted to the Cabinet next week.Foreign arrivals to Thailand pass 11 million in 2026, led by China and Malaysia
Foreign arrivals to Thailand pass 11 million in 2026, led by China and Malaysia
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
Thailand welcomed 11.36 million foreign tourists from January 1-April 26, 2026, down 3.40% year-on-year, generating about THB555.6bn, the Tourism Ministry said.Thailand may charge Thais THB1,000 per overseas trip to fund ‘Tiew Khon La Krueng’
Thailand may charge Thais THB1,000 per overseas trip to fund ‘Tiew Khon La Krueng’
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
Tourism and Sports Ministry is discussing with the Finance Ministry reviving a 1983 law to charge Thais THB1,000 per overseas trip, aiming to raise THB10bn a year for a domestic travel subsidy scheme.Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free stays to screen out unwanted visitors
Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free stays to screen out unwanted visitors
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Thailand is reviewing its 60-day visa-free entry scheme and preparing domestic tourism stimulus measures, as the government shifts its focus towards higher-quality and longer-stay travellers.Songkran lifts Thailand tourism as short-haul arrivals rebound
Songkran lifts Thailand tourism as short-haul arrivals rebound
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Thailand welcomed 10.36 million foreign tourists from January 1 to April 12, with Songkran driving a sharp weekly rebound in short-haul arrivals led by China and Malaysia.Thailand welcomes 9.17m foreign visitors Jan 1-Mar 29, down 2.29% year on year
Thailand welcomes 9.17m foreign visitors Jan 1-Mar 29, down 2.29% year on year
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
The Tourism and Sports Ministry says Thailand recorded 9,174,586 foreign arrivals from January 1 to March 29, 2026, down 2.29% year on year, generating an estimated 446.8bn baht in visitor spending.