{
  "id": 1601739,
  "title": "Thailand to Launch a 450-Baht Tourist Entry Fee Next Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/thailand-to-launch-a-450-baht-tourist-entry-fee-next-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T00:34:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chiang Rai Times",
    "slug": "chiang-rai-times",
    "url": "https://www.chiangraitimes.com/news/thailand-tourist-entry-fee/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "BANGKOK – Thailand plans to introduce a 450-baht fee for all non-Thai travelers arriving from overseas next year. This long-discussed entry tax aims to fund local tourism improvements and offer medical insurance for visitors. The proposal recently gained approval from the National Tourism Policy Committee during a special meeting. Officials believe this small charge will […] The post Thailand to…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}