Tourism stimulus scheme expected to start Nov 1
A new “Thai Tiew Thai Plus” tourism stimulus scheme, offering 1 million entitlements with a budget of 3.5 billion baht, is awaiting cabinet approval for a planned Nov 1 start.
A new "Thai Tiew Thai Plus" tourism stimulus scheme is set to launch on November 1, offering 1 million entitlements with a 3.5 billion baht budget, pending cabinet approval. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul announced this after a meeting with Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas. Public registration for entitlements and hotel participation will begin in October.
Eligible participants can receive subsidies of up to 1,500 baht per night for hotel stays, capped at five nights. Additionally, they will receive 1,500 baht vouchers for spending at various services such as spas, restaurants, and taxis when visiting major cities, or 2,000 baht for secondary destinations. The vouchers follow a co-payment system, with the government covering 50% of eligible spending.
The scheme aims to generate at least 58 billion baht in economic activity, according to Surasak, and will operate from November 1, with a pause from December 15, 2026, to January 15, 2027.
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