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Thailand raises tourist tax from 2026: What travelers need to know!
From May 1, 2026, Thailand plans to introduce a tourist tax of 300 baht for air travelers. Critics express concerns.
Thailand raises tourist tax from 2026: What travelers need to know!
There are significant changes for travelers in Thailand. The new Minister for Tourism and Sport, Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, has announced that a tourist tax is introduced. From next year, foreign visitors who enter the plane should pay a fee of 300 baht, around 7.70 euros. A reduced fee of 150 baht could be charged for arrival on the country or sea path; However, this measure has not yet been finally decided. The idea of such a tax has been discussed since 2020 and, taking into account resistances and concerns in spring 2023, was temporarily put on hold, as picture.
The intended tax not only has financial aspects, but also far -reaching goals. The income should primarily flow into the provision of the infrastructure, the provision of public toilets and security services at tourist hotspots. An essential component of the fee is automatic insurance protection for travelers: in the event of a vacationer, up to 1.5 million baht are insured for injuries. 500,000 baht. This could calm many travelers who have security concerns.
Digital entry map becomes standard
An important building block for the implementation of tourist tax is the already introduced Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), which has been mandatory for all entry since May 1, 2023. This digital entry map replaces the traditional paper form and must be filled out within 72 hours before arrival. The application is made via an online portal, and registration remains free of charge, according to ADAC.
The tax is said to be connected to the TDAC. Travelers can pay the fee directly via the app or website, also in combination with the plane ticket. However, critics fear that this additional burden could primarily deter price -sensitive tourists. Loud [beautiful Thailand] (https://www.schoenes-thailand.at/2025/04/countdown-zurismus tax-thailands-300-baht-buehr-nach-jahn-des-dilstrellstrellstellest- Realitaet-werden/) could take until mid-2026, since a national information campaign has to be started at the time to To clear out misunderstandings.
The levy is underpinned by hopes that Thailand can again attract 39.9 million tourists by 2025, as it did before the pandemic. So far in 2025, around 24 million tourists have visited Thailand. Industry experts see the tax as an opportunity to strengthen trust in Thailand as a safe and modern travel destination.
The rice tax could not only improve the domestic infrastructure, but also create the framework for sustainable and safe tourism. For Thailand, which is in competition with other Asian countries, this could bring the decisive advantage.