Thailand set to delay collection of 300 baht tourist fee

[khunjeff]

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Sorry, fuel surcharge is YQ.

YQ and YR are both used for fuel surcharges - or, more accurately, "carrier-imposed surcharges", which can be for fuel or for absolutely nothing other than the airline's bottom line.

 

2 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

For migrant workers and others in neighbouring countries, crossing the land border will now cost them at least half a days wages.

The government has said repeatedly since this was first mooted that it will not be applied to migrant laborers.

 

4 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

I am pretty certain that Japan's 1,000 Yen Tourist Tax is paid be departing passengers - as part of the ticket - by ALL passengers including Japanese.

You're correct. Australia's Passenger Movement Charge, which is often described as a "tourist tax", is also paid by all air passengers, including Australians.

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

The last departure tax was included in the ticket costs so why not an arrival tax.

They are quite mad in this obsession to squeeze every last satang out of foreigners.

The "delay" should see this stupid idea fade into history with little loss of face, which won't happen if the press don't let it.

[Babydodo]

I believe this is why people are still not coming. Plus all the existing restrictions and barriers to entry.

Thailand is making its own grave by doing this.

However, the entry fee isn’t that much.