Perhaps, but there are so many systems out there, even the PH has it now, consultants will cut and paste, they have successfully rolled out Evisa in their embassies and my wife used the Singapore site, and it’s very efficient. The revenue from tourist tax collection provides a significant incentive that will be too good for Thai govt to miss…..they will also need to install e gates at all intl airports for it to work effectively as well - will make life easier for those of us who still travel, no more waiting at immig…….bring it on…

@Nongnuch *******

they will presumably pay the tax when they apply for their tourist visa at their embassy, which is moving to Evisa this year I believe…..good news is those of us on retirement visas will be exempt not sure what they will do about DTV

You will be denied access, and have to report to the manned immig desk, set up for naughty boys & girls

@Nongnuch *******

they will also use it to collect the tourist tax that been mooted for past 2 years, and delayed because Airlines, Hotels and Airports refused to enable the collection, for obvious reasons.

Spread a little happiness around - never fails, until it does and price goes up…..

@Randy *****

if they are renting they need owners involvement in registering a guest…..agreed, a pain but that’s the law

@Paul *******

as it is here, aliens have no responsibility hotel or owner of guest house or property I do it for my daughter when she visits, takes 5 mins

@Frank-Steven **********

no, why should it ? Other countries including France have similar practice - hotels provide authorities details of all guests…..

Check with your embassy or local tourist police office, don’t listen to keyboard warriors, they won’t be around if you have insurance issues or problems with police. Better still get a Thai license as soon as you can, then no debate.

Sooner rather than later, as it seems to be in fashion worldwide . Thailand is usually late to the party lots of reasons for them to implement , not least of all a vehicle for them to collect dreaded tourist tax. I am sure it will be a big announcement when it happens.