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Is the ETA to Thailand starting on December 1st or is it on hold?

Nov 18, 2024
6 months ago
Tony ***********
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Can anyone tell me if the ETA to thailand is going to start on 1st December or is it on hold.
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The ETA to Thailand has been postponed and is currently on hold, possibly starting next year due to the incorporation of a 300 baht tourism tax, which is pending approval in parliament.
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Miroslav **********
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Gary *****************
Was about to ask the same question as arriving BKK in 2 weeks. Thanks for the heads-up. Anyone had a passport legalised at MFA Chaeng Wattana. When booking an appointment it says can take 2 days +. Thanks in advance
Ivan *********
Even the Thai government doesn't know what's happening
Andy ************
They've held it back because they're going to make the 300 baht tourism tax part of it, and it needs to go through parliament in January
Rob **********
On hold for now.
Phil ******
Tony ***********
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@Phil *****
10q mate
Stuart *********
Postponed for now. Perhaps sometime next year. Who knows.
Steve ***************
@Stuart ********
thanks for the heads up
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