Tourism Thailand Updates National Museum and Heritage Site Entry Fees

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Visitors to Thailand's national museums and registered historical sites will now encounter updated entry fees, following a newly announced ministerial regulation aimed at modernising charges that have not changed since 2008. The updated fees, published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette, were enacted under the Ancient Monuments, Antiques, Objects of Art, and National Museums Act of 1961, reflecting a commitment to preserve these cultural treasures.

 

The changes come after extensive consultations to address outdated fees and identify prominent sites that were previously free of charge despite attracting significant numbers of visitors. The revised fee schedule replaces the older one from 2008, aligning with the broader tourism and cultural goals of sustainable heritage preservation.

 

A government official highlighted the intent behind the updates: “Increasing visitor accessibility and updating fee structures ensures the sustainable preservation of our heritage.” The adjustments are intended to enhance the visitor experience and ensure that Thailand’s rich cultural heritage is preserved for future generations.

 

Moreover, the Fine Arts Department has made strides in upgrading technological resources, offering detailed multilingual information about museums and sites online, thus facilitating trip planning for both local and international guests. In a bid to streamline the visitor experience, fees for foreign language audio guides have been abolished.

 

While some entry fees are set to increase, they reflect the need to maintain valuable cultural heritage while meeting the rising demand for improved tourism infrastructure. For travellers, this translates to an enhanced experience with better access to information and tourism resources.

 

The revised fee schedule is applicable to a comprehensive array of registered ancient monuments and national museums throughout Thailand. Tourists and locals alike are encouraged to verify updated prices as part of their itinerary planning to fully enjoy these historical sites.

 

This initiative is part of Thailand's broader government strategy to balance the dual objectives of heritage preservation and tourism development, keeping the country's treasured sites protected and accessible for coming generations. As the nation strives to maintain its cultural legacy, these changes promise to enhance both preservation efforts and the visitor experience significantly.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-28

 

 

[johng]

Errr  what exactly are the fees  presumably increasing ?

 and I suppose that the 2 tier pricing will remain ? 

can you at least be a bit honest about it and not quote the Thai price in Thai numerals  thinking that that "stupid" foreigners won't know...even better just charge everyone the same price FFS !!

[Kerryd]

The Prachin Buri Museum posted this on their Facebook page yesterday:

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"อัตราค่าเข้าชม พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ ปราจีนบุรี
คนไทย ๓๐ บาท
Foreigner 200 Baht.

(Admission fee Prachinburi National Museum
Thai 30 baht
Foreigner 200 baht.)
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Important Announcement for Our International Visitors

We would like to inform you that, following a Cabinet resolution, a new regulation concerning admission fees for registered historical sites and national museums in Thailand has been officially announced in the Royal Thai Government Gazette.

Effective from May 28, 2025, the updated admission fees will apply to 72 historical sites and national museums across the country.

The new admission fee for foreign visitors to Prachin Buri National Museum is 200 Baht.

Here is the Royal Gazette announcement (in .pdf - and Thai language):

https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/71714.pdf

So much for the discussions about getting rid of the dual pricing scam.

[johng]

3 minutes ago, Kerryd said:

So much for the discussions about getting rid of the dual pricing scam.

Yep as expected but still disappointing ☹️

[Joe32]

I thought they'd get rid of the dual pricing.... Now they're increasing it? 😂😂😂😭😭😭