Answered2 years ago
What is the latest update on the 300 baht entry fee for Thailand and the ETA?
Is there any news on the entry fee in to Thailand.
Answer summary
The discussion around the proposed entry fee to Thailand, particularly the 300 baht tourism tax, suggests that it has not been officially implemented as of now. The general sentiment expressed by commenters ranges from skepticism about the feasibility and necessity of such fees to indicating that announcements regarding the fee have merely been proposals or ideas floated by the government. There is also mention of an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) expected to be introduced, although its details and potential fees are still under discussion. No definitive legislation has been confirmed, which leaves the topic uncertain and largely speculative at this time.
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Per-Olof ************
Will check , let me be back in dec.
Lawrence ********
Your first born child, Pinky finger, or foreskin. Your choice. 😉
Sam ******
Yeh they’ve started a new pricing tactic based on where you come from, not where you were born, but where you lived between 1990-1997. 23 paper copies of official documents are required as evidence, and translated. 🙄… coming soon
Jay *******
@Sam *****
Also, vegetarians, teetotallers and celibates pay more because they spend and consequently contribute less to the domestic economy, whilst here.
Dave ********
If it’s brought in it only going to be less than a tenner !!
Lynnette *******
@Dave *******
most people panicking over a few quid, maybe can't really afford to be travelling. Never read so many gripes about paying extra 50p here and there for food or taxi or a small fee for entering a country. 🤦Dave ********
@Lynnette ******
I agree Lynnette, just pay it and enjoy the rewards of being in Thailand !!Lynnette *******
@Dave *******
they probably can't afford to be visiting.
Dave *********
What every you want to donate you nerk get a life
Rob **********
No both the 300 baht entry tax and the ETA have been postponed at this stage.
Norbert **********
It's boring to talk over 9$,better not come to thailand guys!!!
David *********
its 300baht about half the cost a blow job so just ask them not to use the tongue
Patrick ********
Just arrived got 60 days no fees it could change anytime who knows
Peter **********
I’ve been told that you are exempted of paying entrance fee when you say “ting tong” to the customs/immigration officer. 🤣
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Kool *******
When it is implemented it will be added on to the price of the plane ticket, just like the bt700 exit fee is now.
Brandon ************
@Kool ******
definitely won't happen as it will then hit Thais and long stay visa holders. That's the entire reason they haven't implemented it yet. But if they add the fee for filing the ETA that solves all the problems.Kool *******
@Brandon ***********
the original plan was to include basic accident insurance with the bt300 fee, as a significant number of people leave without paying their hospital bills for injuries.Brandon ************
@Kool ******
that is already gone from the proposal. Now it's just "to support tourism"
Kevin ******
Do you mean the ETA? The government announced on September 23 that the December launch date would be delayed. I am not sure which passport you have, but it is intended for those who hold one of the 93 countries granted visa-free entry.
Nongnuch ********
@Kevin *****
no, he means the 300.- Baht "tourism fee". The ETA is supposed to be free of chargeKevin ******
@Nongnuch *******
exactly, free of charge so I was confused to what the OP was asking.
Frank **********
Some of you sweat and worry about some of the most trivial things.
Thomas *********
@Frank *********
no, we do not worry about you at allFrank **********
@Thomas ********
you must be one of those people that cry if they lose 10 baht.
Lincoln *******
@Frank *********
yep pay $1000 for an airfare and worry about 200 baht tax 😂
Todd *********
So far it’s voluntary. Pay whatever you want.
Andrew *******
@Steven **************
$17 aus for a pint of Guinness!!
Greta *****
20 Bhat if you going through the toilet
Ben ***********
Yes.... No.... Maybe
Miroslav **********
No
Andy ************
The government is bringing in ETA next year. The 300 baht tourism tax will be collected at that point
Steve **********
Am to old to play these games.
Once you buy with app, they have EVERY BIT of info on you. When all you wanted was a donut.
Stopped going to McDs and Burger King as they req App. Or pay double in cash.
Once you buy with app, they have EVERY BIT of info on you. When all you wanted was a donut.
Stopped going to McDs and Burger King as they req App. Or pay double in cash.
Andy ************
@Steve *********
I've been using cards since about 1976 and so far no-one has used any of my info! I think it's safe for me to continue after 48 years! 😂😂😂Steve **********
@Andy ***********
surprisingly, my Bankkock Bank app is greatDon't use Prompt pay, but will investigate..thxs
Andy ************
@Steve *********
The only app I use is from Bangkok Bank, for QR PromptPay payments. Works wellSteve **********
@Andy ***********
Am not local, and all retail are shifting to apps, no cashAndy ************
@Steve *********
Local card no charge.Steve **********
@Andy ***********
ya Andy, understand. The world now is APP'S, Fewer take cards anymore and if do charge a premium especially AEAndy ************
@Steve *********
I only use cards, don't know about apps. Most places that don't take cash will accept cards. I just had a month in Australia, didn't use cash once, and I'm still alive! 😂Steve **********
@Andy ***********
didnt know they had Apps in 76.A card is with a bank, and the info is protected by law, also the security protecting that info under Federal Banking Regs is quite secure.
With apps, needing phone , email, access to social media there are ZERO security procedures in place.
With your SM info, email, phone a chokd can access everything about you.
All you wanted was a burger and coke !
Pam *********
@Andy ***********
from January you will have a ETA FEE into UK also if you are in transit you have to pay and Europe it’s going to happen all over the world soon ….Tax Tax just for us travellers to cough up more moneySteve **********
@Pam ********
It's the ' reset ', as with mandatory apps ( cashless ) retail. Started at airport plaza chiangmai
Can't buy Donuts with baht, soon all the retailers he told me.
Andy ************
@Pam ********
Correct. And Thailand won't be missing the opportunity. With 36m+ expected next year that's a 10.8 billion Baht bonus.
Graham ******
@Andy ***********
The proposals for the 300B tourist tax and the free ETA are two completely different thingsAndy ************
@Graham *****
Yes they are, but they'll be integrated. The logistical problem with the 300 baht was collection. The airlines don't want to do it, and it would be impossible to segregate tourists from non-immigrant entries. Collection at immigration would only add further to the queues and congestion at busy times. Some bright spark suggested the ETA (which was announced back in March) would provide the opportunity to levy the charge on tourists, as only visa exempt entries will be subject to the ETAAndy ************
@Graham *****
It's not my opinion at all, I'm just passing on information from the tourism minister which was reported about two weeks ago.Graham ******
@Andy ***********
That's your opinionMiroslav **********
@Andy ***********
Nothing is confirm.Andy ************
@Miroslav *********
Nothing's ever confirmed until it's been in the Royal GazetteMiroslav **********
@Andy ***********
Yes sureSteve **********
@Andy ***********
ya , like the Thai 10k wallet baht ?Or the Elite card.
Or Wanted fugitives in exile.
Or........
Michael ********
@Steve *********
Thai 10 k wallet already started last weekAndy ************
@Steve *********
Not quite. The tourism tax was delayed because the government didn't know how to determine tourist entries from longstay visa holders. The ETA allows for this, as payment will be made when application for the ETA is completed online. It'll be through the Thai visa website. They've delayed it because priority is being given to the remaining countries to get into eVisaSteve **********
@Andy ***********
I venture it's a brother- sister team, if history is correct.Andy ************
@Steve *********
Or whoever is "advising" her 😆Steve **********
@Andy ***********
you mean the old PMs kid ?Andy ************
@Steve *********
Can't recall where I read it, but it was the tourism minister who indicated the new PM wants the 300 baht tax put back on the table with the impending introduction of the ETASteve **********
@Andy ***********
1st I heard explained, it this Bkk news or Nation
Steve **********
That's 5 long time at Nana
Ed ********
@Steve *********
Overpaying.Steve **********
@Ed *******
baht was 45 per USD then...... never complained.
Aake **********
@Steve *********
What useless answers to a simple question, shameSteve **********
@Aake *********
huh ?
Stephan ***********
Nothing new... "postponed" at the moment, but new "talking/thinking" from the new minister of tourism again. Anyway... TiT... so... Que sera, sera... 😁
Gary ******
@Stephan **********
Are you talking about the so called ETA pass , is this going to happen , stupid ideaStephan ***********
@Gary *****
Different thing, but also not official yet. ETA is actually not that stupid... if it works you save a lot of time at arrival. We will see...Gary ******
@Stephan **********
Yeah , I guess your right , anything that saves time on arrival will be good
Pat *******
Send me
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baht and I will take care of it for you
Jiji ***********
Another idea merely *floated/proposed*.
Which was quickly jumped on and reported on by the media as if it had been 100% approved, Gazetted, and become law.
Which was quickly jumped on and reported on by the media as if it had been 100% approved, Gazetted, and become law.
Daniel *******
For you, a mere 5000 baht
Dover **********
they have just upped the visa exemptions for most to 2 months
Jason ********
It was a negligible amount anyway so even if it was implemented it wasn’t worth worrying about!
Bart **************
No
Ivan *********
Another useless bit of Gossip generated by the Media ?
Jan ******************
Never implemented
Mdl *****
@Jan *****************
been there for a long time, it's just included in your ticket price atmJan ******************
@Mdl ****
No, that’s landing fee, this was a proposal who never was implemented. It was first approved then declined
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90/tourist-entry-fees-confirmedJan ******************
@Mdl ****
No, this was a proposal which was approved in the first place in 2023 and later declined and has nothing to do with any fees included in your ticket. This was supposed to be collected at the borders.Mdl *****
@Jan *****************
potato , potato
Bradley *********
Just killing the goose that lays the golden egg…
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