Thailand moves ahead with 450-baht tourist entry fee, eyes film incentives
BANGKOK — 9 October 2026, Thailand is moving ahead with plans to collect a 450-baht entry fee from foreign visitors, with Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun ordering officials to establish transparent rules for collecting and spending the revenue before submitting the proposal to the Cabinet. Suphajee, who oversees the Ministry of Tourism […] The post Thailand moves…
Thailand is set to introduce a 450-baht entry fee for foreign tourists, with Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun overseeing the development of transparent rules for its collection and usage. The National Tourism Policy Committee has already discussed the proposal, which aims to fund improvements in tourist safety, insurance coverage, and the development of underfunded tourist attractions.
Veerasak Kowsurat, an adviser to the deputy prime minister, will investigate whether part of the revenue could support the Cash Rebate scheme for foreign film productions. Additionally, Thailand is working to ensure a more equitable distribution of support between foreign productions and Thai film operators by integrating the roles of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Ministry of Culture.
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