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What is the latest update on the new ETA system for Thailand's immigration, scheduled for December 2024?

Nov 27, 2024
6 months ago
Ed ********
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I'm flying Dec 4th with arrival on the 6th. Does anyone know the latest on the new ETA system, supposedly starting December? I can't seem to find anything other than it's to start December.
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The launch of the new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system in Thailand has been delayed beyond the previously announced date of December 1, 2024. There is currently no operational ETA, and no definitive start date has been provided. Additionally, a THB 300 Thai Travel Tax is under consideration, pending Cabinet approval in January 2025, which may affect the ETA timeline. Travelers are advised to disregard rumors until official announcements are made through the Thai parliament and publicized in the Royal Gazette.
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Henrik *****
Do never listen to rumours, until they have been through the Thai parlament, and have been publiced in Royal Gazette.

This is one of those rumours that didn’t pass Parlament.
Peter *********
December 2030 lol 😆
Jim ********
The ETA launch has been delayed past the original December 1, 2024 timeframe. Additionally, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports plans to introduce a THB 300 Thai Travel Tax, pending Cabinet approval in January 2025. This tax, requiring pre-arrival online registration and payment, may affect the ETA timeline.
Rob **********
The ETA is not operational at this stage, and there has been no proposed date for it at this stage.
Brandon ************
There is no ETA and no one knows if or when is start
Ed ********
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