bkk6060 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 10 bucks. Just don't have that coffee before you leave London Airport and you are even. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 hours ago, aussiexpat said: When you consider there's already a 700 baht tourist departure tax That's airport tax and anyone who travel pays. I don't think there's any airport in the world that doesn't charge departure tax. In the US there's also an arrival tax (or at least there used to be). BTW- about 30 years ago there was a "going overseas tax" for Thai citizens. A Thai travelling overseas had to buy this tax coupon at the airlines offices, and it was over 1000 baht 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjinchiangrai Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 ZZZZzzzzzzz......... Who cares, 300 Baht is irrelevant on an international ticket. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medina21 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 The tax will start at 300 and quickly become 1,000 and more. Give governments an inch and they take a mile. It's not the tax per se , it's the negative image it sends to potential customers. If countries charge a tax for visiting their countries and contributing to their GDP, why not High Street chains demanding a fee to enter their stores? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 It seems some people think that this is going to replace travel insurance, even covid insurance. If that were the case the scheme would be costing a lot more than 300 baht! I think it's more likely an insurance fund for Thai hospitals to claim from when a tourist disappears without paying the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Ralf001 said: it will be added to the ticket price just like the departure tax is. And when it is no one notices or cares. I never knew the departure tax was added to tickets, i do remember back in the day they'd take 500THB cash off you when leaving the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Hanot Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 hours ago, calbts2 said: In all my years here I don't think I have ever seen a short period(the last month or so) where an inept government is making one decision after another to dissuade tourists from visiting the country. I love vietnam ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Greed and stupidity fee or tax!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 is 1 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Xonax said: How does an International Tourist Tax make any sense, when the governmant at the same time is trying to help tourism survive by paying half of the bill for Thai nationals? Do they really think, that foreign tourists are all rich and not equally affectey by Covid 19? If you dont have 300 bth "extra" in your budget i think that kind tourist should only travel hes local park! And drink there hes local Lao Khao if has money enough for that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrytreeview Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Bkk Brian said: Brit bashing at its finest from him, nothing surprising despite this being about Thailand and not the UK He'll have a job bashing this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Kinnock said: Like paying for the new Chinese fighter jets, the new Chinese submarines and the railroad that will help Chinese produce into Thailand? it appears now it's the other way around for the ;produce 555 Government Hopes to Export Fresh Fruit Via Laos-China High-Speed Train 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkktodd Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 hours ago, jacko45k said: So now tourists need to find this alien currency prior to immigration? 4 hours ago, jacko45k said: So now tourists need to find this alien currency prior to immigration? Generally its add to the ticketing fees and taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post calbts2 Posted January 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 hours ago, michael888 said: Agreed. It's mind-boggling. Longer than the last month or so though. Downward spiral since the junta. Yes, I long for the days of Yingluck. She was not perfect (no leader is of course), but Thailand was such a better place pre-2014 - especially for expats. It was so easy to stay here even on monthly visa runs. Even since the junta takeover it has been one thing after another making it harder and harder to stay here: First there was the ED Visa crackdown. Next was the appointment of Big Jerk to head of immigration which lead to harder financial requirements and elimination of Income affidavits for a few key countries for retirees. Then came the implementation of mandatory useless health insurance for the OA visa which turned it from being of the the best retiree visas (in that you could keep all of your money in your home country) into being worse than the NON-O which has no insurance requirement. Starting around 2015 or so and ramping up before covid hit were numerous reports of frequent Thailand travelers being harassed and some deported while holding valid tourist visas. This type of treatment from Thai immigration officers was unheard of and practically non existent before then. Now with these draconian border closures, quarantines, testing, etc. - it has never been more difficult to enter the country and with this governments "blame the foreigner" sentiment, I don't see this attitude changing until they are swept from power and a new government can come in and start to repair the damage they have caused. Charging an extra tourist fee when Thailand needs every tourist they can get has got to be one of the most idiotic policies ever put into place. I feel for locals here in the hospitality industry as they have been economically bankrupted and destroyed by the decisions of this government. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 hours ago, sanuk711 said: 300 baht will include medical cover--this could be interesting----For however long the tourist stays in Thailand? . That will be great Can Us Expats pay the THB300 every year and be covered for Medical Too? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 tomorrow's headlines ..... TAT said that millions are applying to the scheme and hotels fully booked for May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 hours ago, sanuk711 said: 300 baht will include medical cover--this could be interesting----For however long the tourist stays in Thailand? . I don't care what anyone thinks, a entry tax of 1000 Bhat would not worry me, if they wipe the BS insurance, and let tourists and expats get on without all the dumb premiums that are being welshed, Just this minute Thailand has raised power and water prices and the prices of pork have gone up, no money from tourists so screw the people, sad days in every corner of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 .........and it will transform the country’s tourism model to enable a sustainable growth. Like a wart? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mberbae Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 So this means tourists now don't need to show proof of insurance after April ? 555555. Let me sell you a bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Xonax said: How does an International Tourist Tax make any sense, when the governmant at the same time is trying to help tourism survive by paying half of the bill for Thai nationals? Do they really think, that foreign tourists are all rich and not equally affectey by Covid 19? Does anyone think that a person is going to say no to coming here because they have to pay 10 US extra on their ticket. Considering all the other fees it is not that much really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiexpat Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 24 minutes ago, Mavideol said: tomorrow's headlines ..... TAT said that millions are applying to the scheme and hotels fully booked for May It's already in the article lol "Thanakorn also said that Thailand is expected to welcome nearly 15 million visitors throughout the year, which will generate between 1.3 to 1.8 trillion baht in revenue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vVDB Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 the money will go to a foundation ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Ralf001 said: it will be added to the ticket price just like the departure tax is. Their next cunning plan will be to introduce a mid-air tax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwit Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 3 hours ago, sandyf said: Remind us, how much tax is there currently on a ticket into Heathrow, or do you believe international visitors have a one way ticket. This is what it was 5 years ago for Heathrow. It is a warped mentality that thinks Thailand should be free and other countries charge what they want. Government, authority and airport charges Per adult E7AD THB 35.00 E7AP THB 35.00 Passenger Service Charge (Domestic) - Thailand THB 700.00 Air Passenger Duty - United Kingdom THB 3,425.00 Passenger Service Charge - United Kingdom THB 3,010.00 Total government, authority and airport charges* > More information THB 7,205.00 nmenthority and airport charges Very strange. I thought this thread was about a tax on tourists coming into Thailand. Nice job justifying bad behavior with bad behavior though. I will give you only half credit since you really should’ve made the post about you in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 So this initiative is helping tourism recover? More insanity from the military junta who brought happiness to the people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantex Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 5 hours ago, mtls2005 said: BTW, not so long ago they were considering a 500 baht jump. It’s the old ploy of stating a high price initially to shock everyone into complaining before eventually reducing it so that everyone thinks their outbursts caused the reduction and they feel that they’ve won and accept it with a smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) People will still come to Thailand despite this increase. 300 baht is nothing when compared to the expensive hotel quarantine and Covid tests. Edited January 12, 2022 by EricTh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Chelseafan said: Jeez, who cares, if you can't afford an extra £6.50ish to come to Thailand then don't bother coming at all. Totally agree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 dumb and dumber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix99 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Chivas said: Cant really see 300 Baht (so around £7) being added to the ticket price becoming a barrier to visitors Obviously absorbed within the ticket price, added to the 700 Baht departure tax that the vast majority didnt actually realise was there anyway as time as gone by these last years... Pretty much a non event I'd dare to suggest Correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I have no problem with Thailand demanding tourists be required to purchase medical insurance the same as is need for a Schengen Visa in Europe (and the same coverage). Thailand wants to have those insurance profits, again no problem as long as the prices and coverage is commensurate. Additionally, for those of us full-time retired residents, work up the documented costs and work us into the national healthcare program with the costs being covered by the insurance. It is not brain surgery to work out a beneficial program for all concerned. The way Thailand is proceeding, tourism, advertising, public relations ... a negative response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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