Thailand is delaying the launch of its controversial new ‘electronic travel authorisation’ which will apply to visitors from almost a hundred countries including Australia.
However, while the ETA will be free, it’s due to be accompanied by the return of the Thai Travel Tax set at 300 baht (AUD$13), pending Cabinet approval in January 2025, with the tax to be paid online before arriving in Thailand.
Thailand’s Tourism Minister, Sorawong Thientong, said “the collection of the tourism fee benefits the tourism industry since the revenue can be used for the development of infrastructure and attractions, along with ensuring tourist safety.”
As for the ETA, which was previously set to be introduced in a ‘pilot phase’…
