Popular Post MRToMRT Posted October 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 The truth is 99.9% of Thais probably think this is a great move, charge the foreigners for everything and not the Thai. Thats the mentality. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Off topic Baiting and bickering posts removed, you can stop that nonsense now or there will be holidays in the offing !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 This idea would fly well if there would be 40 million tourists lining up like 2 yrs ago... But the moment it isn't the case. Alienating tourists at the get go is not the policy for this situation. Besides, this doesn't specify tourists, but entering Thailand: 2 hours ago, webfact said: Every man, woman and child who enters Thailand from January 1st will have to pay 500 baht for the privilege. Will that apply to the cheap migrant labour they are in dire need too, despite the unemployment being at a high? Bcos I don't think most from Myanmar will cheer to this privilege either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kinnock Posted October 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 The old 700 THB departure tax was added to the ticket price to make collection easier. I guess they think all the people old enough to remember it have died of COVID, so now they can add an additional 500 THB. Next they will include the 500 THB in the ticket price, and add a new departure tax. And not one single Baht will go to the workers in the decimated tourist industry. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Why a nice rounded starting figure of 500 baht and not say 700 or 1000 baht? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GBW Posted October 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: He did the math in the BBN article saying that 1 million tourists would mean 500 million baht. The cabinet will meet to decide the finer details of who should benefit. Seriously, someone must have gotten new batteries for his calculator and now all the piggy's are jostling for position at the trough ....... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, MRToMRT said: The truth is 99.9% of Thais probably think this is a great move, charge the foreigners for everything and not the Thai. Thats the mentality. ok, You are a typical tourist who is thinking of visiting Thailand... You are spending on the low side somewhere around $1,000+ for round-trip tickets, if you are coming any distance you are likely staying likely 3ish weeks (a few days having to adjust for jetlag)... spending maybe at least $70 / night for accommodation... you have budgeted for food, booze, possibly planning for companionship.... and they are going to worry about a hidden tax that they likely won't even notice on their ticket? I would say 99% won't even realize they paid it. I only wish it actually made it to those that would use it properly or were really in need. Edited October 5, 2021 by bkkcanuck8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, tingtong said: This idea would fly well if there would be 40 million tourists lining up like 2 yrs ago... But the moment it isn't the case. Alienating tourists at the get go is not the policy for this situation. Besides, this doesn't specify tourists, but entering Thailand: Will that apply to the cheap migrant labour they are in dire need too, despite the unemployment being at a high? Bcos I don't think most from Myanmar will cheer to this privilege either. Other articles on other sites are referring specifically to the charge being on " foreign tourists" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) If they manage to get a million tourists next year, 500 million THB, which is under 11 million GBP is a piddling amount if spread across tourism destinations such as Phuket, Samui and Pattaya. How many businesses do they think that will bail out. For potential tourists that may be financially squeezed due to the pandemic, all these taxes and double charging fees such as National Parks must be really off putting. For Europeans, places like Spain, Portugal, Greece and France etc., must still look more tempting. Edited October 5, 2021 by phetphet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JomtienRay Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 The money will be a fund to bail out tourism businesses hit by the pandemic. Yeah.. right..!! ???????????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted October 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) This is further proof that Phiphat is a genius. He is always coming up with such clever ways to attract tourism, and he always tries to make tourists feel at home here. His intelligence and creativity cannot be underestimated. Just look at what he is accomplishing with the tourism revival. Amazing that the Thais were able to find someone of his caliber to take on the job. He is living proof that the system does not employ cronyism for appointments, but rather nothing but pure merit! Edited October 5, 2021 by spidermike007 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro01 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I liked it when we had to pay to leave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placeholder Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 3 hours ago, tonray said: Yep...That'll bring em in ! At current exchange rates that amounts to slighty less than US$15. It that's going to be an impediment to some people, they probably shouldn't be traveling at all. 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 3 hours ago, tonray said: Yep...That'll bring em in ! hey, I think make it 1000 baht... if you can't blow that on arrival, then we don't need you... and if tourists, add 200 baht surcharge per day... they can make-up the savings w/some noodle soup.. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drenddy Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 This is the only thing, they came up with, which will be implemented according to the plan. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted October 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 Keep digging when in a hole... Soon cheaper to spend your beach holiday on the French Riviera, bought decent wine for 3 Euros per bottle in the supermarket, meat, cheese, milk, coffee, vegetables also cheaper here than in Thailand, only hotel cost more but Airbnb rates not to bad here. Clean beaches and no stray dogs or plastic waste all over the place like Phuket, Krabi, Samui. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placeholder Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said: Keep digging when in a hole... Soon cheaper to spend your beach holiday on the French Riviera, bought decent wine for 3 Euros per bottle in the supermarket, meat, cheese, milk, coffee, vegetables also cheaper here than in Thailand, only hotel cost more but Airbnb rates not to bad here. Clean beaches and no stray dogs or plastic waste all over the place like Phuket, Krabi, Samui. I just returned from the USA and food prices are mostly much cheaper here than in America or Europe. Even if your claim was true, ya think most tourists will be shopping for their food in supermarkets and markets? Restaurant prices here are a fraction of what they are in Europe and the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Another step for only letting wealthy "quality tourists" get inside... Some tourist destinations in Europe began with charging an entrance fee to limit the number of visitors - and the costs for damage by too many of the same - and even that 500 baht is relative small money when exchanged to many foreign currencies, I'm not sure if this is the right time to restrict the usual budget tourists, those that support the small vendors rather than stay inside big luxury hotels. Already numerous visitors avoid Thailand due to the complicated entry due to COE, a number of relative expensive Covid-tests, mandatory SHA-hotel stay, mandatory use of face mask, and various limitations...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placeholder Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, khunPer said: Another step for only letting wealthy "quality tourists" get inside... Some tourist destinations in Europe began with charging an entrance fee to limit the number of visitors - and the costs for damage by too many of the same - and even that 500 baht is relative small money when exchanged to many foreign currencies, I'm not sure if this is the right time to restrict the usual budget tourists, those that support the small vendors rather than stay inside big luxury hotels. Already numerous visitors avoid Thailand due to the complicated entry due to COE, a number of relative expensive Covid-tests, mandatory SHA-hotel stay, mandatory use of face mask, and various limitations...???? I'm all in favor of allowing backpackers and other lower spending tourists in precisely because their patronage will help those who need it most. That said, I don't think US$15 is going to be an impediment to these tourists. Getting the COE and other documentation is another matter entirely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Still need to hear how they will collect this tax. If it is folded into the PSC as part of the air ticket, then Thais will be paying this tax too. (Maybe this can be rebated to Thais?) Short of setting up a tip jar at arriving Immigration, I'm not sure how they intend to collect this? The old method of paying cash at departure was much reviled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: He did the math in the BBN article saying that 1 million tourists would mean 500 million baht I'll bet he had to use a calculator to do it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 They really know how to put nail after nail in the already unbreakable coffin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXBKKMAN Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Kadilo said: Yes in a positive way as “The money will be a fund to bail out tourism businesses hit by the pandemic. “ The new arrival tax and existing departure tax add 1200 baht to every international Air Asia/Lion Air/Thai Vietjet flight. Cheap tickets to neighbouring countries wont be as cheap. Its not good news for the low cost airlines and the boom in travel they created(pre covid). Now Everyone Can Fly.....Less 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseafan Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Boarn said: If this was only for tourists I could stomach it, but if long terms expats have to pay as well that would be yet another spit in the face. Why ? As I understand it, Thai's will have to pay the tax too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted October 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 This is on top of the 700 Baht departure tax, which was ostensibly raised from 500 Baht to pay for "increased security". 5 hours ago, webfact said: The cabinet will meet to decide the finer details of who should benefit. We all know who they will be, and it will not be your local small restaurants, bars, or beach vendors etc. Most likely a select few who have offshore accounts................... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtong Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 2 hours ago, MRToMRT said: Other articles on other sites are referring specifically to the charge being on " foreign tourists" How to differentiate between a Cambodia family coming for holiday, vs a European guy returning to his family to a visit to his parents in his home country? Who is actually the "tourist" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Sadly, with out full disclosure, accountability and disclosure, things happen. The record of corruption speaks for itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blacksuitdandruff Posted October 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 If they really want to tax the people who are responsible for spreading Corona in the world, they should just charge 10,000 baht to every Chinese tourist. It is the China virus after all. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 5 hours ago, bkkcanuck8 said: The funny thing is that we see the 700 baht departure tax + the 300 baht entry tax now (total 1000) as something outrageously Thai... but it is quite common for different countries to have these hidden fees that most people never see and never know about... (just the names differ). Australia has a $45AUD tax for international flights out, Canada has up to a $45 Airport Improvement Fee (depending on airport you exit from), UK has a fee that ranges from £13 and £194 (depending on class etc.). If it makes you happy the Thai government could just call it a 1,000baht movement fee like Australia does (and the details of what it is for are buried in the budgets). Your right as some countries have it built into the price of the airline ticket and much more than Thailand's rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmonman Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand's minister for tourism and sports said all the money gained will develop tourism and help businesses affected by Covid. Yeah ..... sure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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