On 1/12/2023 at 5:51 AM, HappyExpat57 said:

Will retirees get taxed as well?

Yes, no exemption for them entering Thailand, why should there be?

On 1/12/2023 at 6:29 AM, BananaStrong said:

Once in Udon I remember getting a real cup of espresso......once in 8 years

Obviously, you need to get out a bit more.   What is a "real espresso", anyway?

On 1/12/2023 at 7:12 AM, Pique Dard said:

 no need to purchase accident insurance as this money will help support  foreign tourists who are involved in accidents in thailand?

"...no need to purchase accident insurance..."

Where was that stated?

On 1/12/2023 at 7:12 AM, Pique Dard said:

so if i get it right, (1)thailand has yet to develop and maintain tourist destinations? well, well, well but tourists have been flocking into thailand for many years now!

                     (2) no need to purchase accident insurance as this money will help support  foreign tourists who are involved in accidents in thailand?

Wrong, you didn't get it right.

On 1/12/2023 at 7:25 AM, RichardColeman said:

I'm all for it, if it meant free health care for ALL foreigners whilst in Thailand soil !

If!

On 1/12/2023 at 7:27 AM, Skeptic7 said:

All the talk about health or accident coverage is the con.

There is no suggestion from the government that the B300 is for "health or accident cover" for tourists.    It is obviously intended to offset some of the governments cost of those who do not pay, it is not an insurance policy.

On 1/12/2023 at 7:34 AM, stupidfarang said:

so what happens for western people who live here on retirement ? Do we get charged as tourists?

Yes, when you enter (or travel to?) the country, retirees are not exempt.

On 1/12/2023 at 7:40 AM, apetryxx said:

As if charging ten times the going rate at national parks etc based on one’s skin pigment isn’t enough. 

Nonsense.  The B300 is not charged according to skin colour, neither are the Parks' entrance fees.

Basically a bar girl fine by the government.  They want in on the action also. Can't blame them. Daddy needs a new Benz...

15 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

There is no ATM Air-side.... So what happens next ?... do they accept card payment ?

Other countries seem to get round it.... accept USD, have a few exchange places air-side. Indonesia wants about $35 from most tourists now for VOA. 

When it comes to collecting money, I have faith in the Thais!

16 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

That was an airport Tax....   initially 500 Baht for international departures and 30 Baht for domestic.

They simply add that to the ticket these days, I believe it is now 800 baht.

There are 3 different charges applied.

THB70.00-E7(Thailand Advance Passenger Processing Charge)
THB30.00-G8(Thailand International Arrival/Departure Fee)
THB700.00-TS(Thailand Passenger Service Charge)

 

If Thailand introduces the 300THB on tickets it will become a bit like the UK that has Air Passender Duty over an above the Passenger Service Charge. APD varies between about £80 and £130 depending on class of seat.

If proposals go ahead, Thais may well have to pay PSC, APD and Tourist Tax to visit Scotland.

Thailand could of course take the simple option, follow most other countries and just add the tourist tax to hotel bills. Just think of it, no extensions unless you have paid your tourist tax.

People should be careful what they wish for.

17 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Wrong, you didn't get it right.

Wrong, i got it right

17 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Wrong, you didn't get it right.

Wrong, i got it right

3 hours ago, Pique Dard said:

20 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Wrong, you didn't get it right.

Wrong, i got it right

What is it that you think you got right?

17 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What is it that you think you got right?

 funny question! here is the answer: because  i know

On 1/14/2023 at 8:43 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

Yes, no exemption for them entering Thailand, why should there be?

 

On 1/16/2023 at 11:03 AM, Pique Dard said:

 funny question! here is the answer: because  i know

Exactly, why on earth should they be exempt. Chances are the Thais would rather that grotte old codgers say at home instead of potentially clogging up their medical institutions hahah.