you're entitled to your opinion. And be outraged at every country that has the same type form that costs a small fee. But avoid telling other people what and how they think or that they come from shitty countries.
Good grief. If it's such a huge financial issue for people, they should not be travelling. I've just paid to enter USA with an esta. I will have to pay to get the same sort of thing to enter Europe. It's not a travel tax. It's a form that pre-advises details of your entry and wheedles a few who aren't permitted.
if he'd explain what he's doing he'd get better answers. Now looks like he's applying for an evisa, his "friend" has to invite him. . He's booked a hotel for tm30, so I thought he was in Thailand, but no, it's for his "friend". 🤦