Health Ministry backs THB450 tourist fee as hospitals face billions in unpaid bills
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thailand’s Health Ministry backs a proposed THB450 foreign tourist fee, saying insurance funded by the levy could reduce billions in unpaid hospital bills.
Thailand government and private sector back tourist fee, citing 80-country precedent and THB7bn medical burden
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Online consultation shows 80.50% support as fee collection and insurance plans are set to go before the tourism policy board and Cabinet, with more than THB8bn a year expected for tourism sites.
Thailand proposes foreign visitor fee and travel subsidy
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Thailand plans a September tourism subsidy and proposes a foreign visitor fee for attraction development, visitor safety and environmental restoration.