BANGKOK – The tourism tax of 300 baht (S$11.80) a person will come into force for foreign tourists by the end of 2025, Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said on Feb 27.
He expects the tourism tax scheme to come into effect during Thailand’s high season later in the year, provided the scheme is endorsed via publication in the Royal Gazette in March.
Details of the scheme are not as yet clear, he said, adding that the ministry is working on linking data to the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) to facilitate tax collection. The TDAC will come into force on May 1.
Mr Sorawong explained that foreign travellers arriving by air will be charged 300 baht per person, per trip. Those who cross into the country either…
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