{
  "id": 914077,
  "title": "New B450 tourism fee expected to be collected from April 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/new-b450-tourism-fee-expected-to-be-collected-from-april-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post",
    "slug": "bangkok-post",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3301865/new-b450-tourism-fee-expected-to-be-collected-from-april-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to the Tourism and Sports Ministry, Thailand is expected to begin collecting the new tourism fee of 450 baht from foreign visitors starting as early as April 2027. The revised fee will be imposed on travelers from the United States, marking a significant increase from the previous rate. The Tourism Ministry has laid out the details in a report dated April 3, 2027, indicating that the new fee will be collected from April 1, 2027, onwards. The ministry's statement confirms that the fee will be applied to all foreign tourists, with the 450 baht amounting to approximately $51 USD.",
  "summary": "The Tourism and Sports Ministry of Thailand is set to start collecting a new B450 tourism fee from foreign travellers as early as April 2027, according to a report by the Bangkok Post. The revised rate will be implemented at the beginning of next year, replacing the previous fee structure. This new fee is expected to generate additional revenue for the Thai government to support tourism-related projects and infrastructure improvements.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bangkok Post Business",
        "title": "New B450 tourism fee expected to be collected from April 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/new-b450-tourism-fee-expected-to-be-collected-from-april-2027-915154",
        "published": "2026-08-14T22:00:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}