Thailand to Implement 300-Baht Fee for Foreign Arrivals

[Nsp64]

On 4/29/2022 at 6:29 PM, Letseng said:

When I get to Austria next week I get charged 3€/day tourist tax. I get nothing in return, no insurance or assistance in an emergency. I need insurance to be able to get a Schengen visa.

Why is TH not entitled to do the same?

Because we all know Australia doesnt have double pricing, taxi scams and corrupt police. 

From the moment you arrive in Thailand they are trying to steal from you.

Australia offers a certain amount of protection and safety.

[unblocktheplanet]

Some here may remember when we had to pay B500 at a special wicket before checking in when leaving. This scheme puts a lot of extra work on the airlines.

 

IF it's real medical & accident coverage & the need for separate cover goes away, then it's sure worth it to add ten bucks to the price of an int'l ticket.

[Nicknoodle]

This is my recent fare breakdown, but it does not show which country gets what, and is very unclear about these fees totalling $145.76.

An extra 300 baht hardly makes a difference to an international trip.

 

Cost breakdown
Ticket fare: 1290
New Border Clearance Levy 43.74
Passenger Security Charge (international)16.32
Passenger Service Charge (International) 15.99
Passenger Service Charge (International) 14.71
Airport Development Levy 6.60
Passenger Service and Security Fee 13.00
Advance Passenger Processing User Charge 1.60
Advance Passenger Processing User Charge 1.60
International Arrival and Departure Fees 0.70
International Arrival and Departure Fees 0.70
Passenger Service Charge(Domestic/International) 30.80
Grand total: NZD 1,435.76

[sead]

So insurance is included. That's good

[Mr Meeseeks]

43 minutes ago, sead said:

So insurance is included. That's good

Lol you'll get nothing from this additional 300thb.

[burger1]

Quote

Chote said the fund will be used to develop tourist sites, provide 30-day insurance coverage, and assist tourists in emergency situations such as sickness, accidents, or other incidents while in Thailand.

Wonder if other incidents include being victim of scams.
Nah, just kidding. None of above will actually be covered. Just another scam to compensate for declining income. Considering the amount TAT expect to get from the tourists they should instead introduce a 1000 Baht on-arrival gift.

[federico]

I already have a traveller’s insurance with my credit card worth € 150000… ok 10€ more to go to the land of smile… not a big deal IMHO

[new2here]

just on the surface it sounds like that “insurance” is really more of an indemnity versus traditional contact/policy-based insurance.

My guess here - again, my guess only- is that the underlying goal is to make sure that if/when a foreigner is hurt while here - and (for whatever reason) they don’t have either an applicable insurance policy or access to funds to pay for their care, this “insurance” will act as a kind of last resort backstop so that hospitals aren’t really left with unpaid care. 

 

again, my guess … 

[Puccini]

On 4/29/2022 at 1:29 PM, Letseng said:

When I get to Austria next week I get charged 3€/day tourist tax...

How is this Austrian tourist tax collected? Is it a national tax, ie the same throughout the country?

[Puccini]

17 hours ago, SymS said:

Interesting. So I'll have to show my passport AND my work permit when ordering and disembarking the plane now?

No.

[jacko45k]

17 hours ago, issan101 said:

Many countries charge some sort of fee/tax etc..of tourists.  Most often it is hidden in the ticket price.  It would nice (transparent; who Am I kidding) if the vaunted Thai authorities listed these benefits, so we"re all on the same page so to speak.

We are all familiar with an airport charge or tax, usually added to the outward costs.... is it commonplace to have an arrivals charge? Been to a few places myself and don't recall ever  being hit up except for overpriced Visas in neighboring countries here.  It is close to US$100, not really insignificant if it is a short visit or poorer people ... the types they secretly covet... simply numbers. 

[mtls2005]

9 hours ago, Nicknoodle said:

An extra 300 baht hardly makes a difference to an international trip.

 

No clue why people keep raising this point?

 

Very few here are complaining about the 300 baht. 

 

300 baht on a 120,000 baht air ticket isn't even couch change.

 

What many of us are asking is

 

why now

who will pay

how will it be collected

which ministry will manage the funds

how will the funds be spent

who will embezzle the funds

 

 

 

And if 300 baht is insignificant, why not raise it to 1,000? 2,000?

 

 

[Gottfrid]

20 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

But both were liars…and very wooden in their delivery when lying.

Yeah, that´s no doubt about that. However, to do such bad against Pinocchio. He was a wooden doll that became a real man by turning to good. Comparing a person that have no possibilities to achieve that with such a pleasant story is not very nice. ????

[Liverpool Lou]

20 hours ago, DezLez said:

20 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What makes you think that the current mandated insurance requirements will still be in force in September?

What makes you think that they won't still be in force?  T.I.T.

You're the one who suggested that they may be running concurrently, that's why I commented on your post.  

[John Drake]

This topic has been beaten to death for the past couple of years. When the fee was first proposed, I think the vast majority on then TVF agreed that it was appropriate. In fact, most people were ready to agree to somewhere between 1000 and 2000 baht. That was on the condition if no mandatory Thai insurance was required of foreigners getting retirement extensions and the like.

[Bluespunk]

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Yeah, that´s no doubt about that. However, to do such bad against Pinocchio. He was a wooden doll that became a real man by turning to good. Comparing a person that have no possibilities to achieve that with such a pleasant story is not very nice. ????

The truth seldom is. 

[sandyf]

On 4/30/2022 at 4:20 PM, soi3eddie said:

Currently passport info not needed with Thai Airways when buying a ticket. Only when checking in.

 

 

Have never used Thai Airways and have only ever been to countries on the list.

 

When travelling to or from certain countries, passengers are required to provide advance passenger information (API) before they check in or they will be unable to fly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_Passenger_Information_System

[Gottfrid]

6 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

The truth seldom is. 

And what was that an answer on. Did you only read the last sentence?

[Bluespunk]

19 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

And what was that an answer on. Did you only read the last sentence?

It was all your post warranted. 

[JimTripper]

What's the emergency number in case I need it?

[Jack james]

On 4/29/2022 at 6:01 AM, 2 is 1 said:

 There was tv show where Oz embassy help they citizen in LOS. What a mess . What i seen that show they should charge 3000 bth tourist from OZ.

Whf? Laos, what is oz? 

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

On 4/30/2022 at 4:54 AM, TooMuchTime said:

This should only apply to true foreigners aka farang countries.

 

This should not apply to other Asian countries.

Priceless!

[Gottfrid]

12 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

It was all your post warranted. 

Then you didn´t understand what you read. I was referring to you, comparing two things that were to different at the end. So, the focus was on your choice, and not how nice the truth was. Better read again.

Edited May 1, 2022 by Gottfrid

[Bluespunk]

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Then you didn´t understand what you read. I was referring to you, comparing two things that were to different at the end. So, the focus was on your choice, and not how nice the truth was. Better read again.

As I said true truth often isn’t nice. 

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, Bluespunk said:

As I said true truth often isn’t nice. 

????

[roath]

On 4/29/2022 at 6:47 PM, island coconut said:

Exactly! Anyone who bitches about a lousy 300 Baht entry fee can just stay home <deleted>. MANY countries require some form of fee from foreign visitors, in most cases a lot more than 300 Baht.

What you are failing to take into account is that those of us who live here will be treated as tourists, so what benefit do we get? There is no indication that those on non immigrant visas etc will be excluded from this, so what's your response to that?

[KannikaP]

On 4/30/2022 at 2:00 AM, greeneking said:

'Chote said the fund will be used to develop tourist sites........'

Why can't the Thais who benefit from tourism do this from their own self interest? I don't believe it. 

And Bangkok is also after another tax from tourists  to maintain the wonders of this beautiful and fascinating city.  Unwise to make a failing business model more expensive for the remaining users.

No need to shout!

[KannikaP]

The price of an air ticket can vary £100s of pounds from one day to the next, so is Bht 300 even worth mentioning?

[dave moir]

On 4/29/2022 at 7:12 PM, poohy said:

So are we free to assume as this fee is used for insurance the later will not be required....thought not

 

Whilst i have No problem in paying a fee, but after living here for 20 odd years you know it will never be used for any such purpose

Dream on ????????

[island coconut]

22 hours ago, roath said:

What you are failing to take into account is that those of us who live here will be treated as tourists, so what benefit do we get? There is no indication that those on non immigrant visas etc will be excluded from this, so what's your response to that?

Again, it is less than $10. No one should expect any meaningful benefit from it. And in the eyes of the government, everyone here (for a week or a decade) is a "visitor".