Tag: Tourism Development

Thailand’s THB 450 Tourist Fee Is Back — And Bangkok Thinks It Will Stick

The original scheme, known informally in Thai as kha yeap pan din, or the “stepping onto Thai soil” fee, was set at a modest THB 300 for air arrivals and THB 150 for those entering by land or sea.

Thailand’s THB 450 Tourist Fee Is Back — And Bangkok Thinks It Will Stick

Published August 25, 2026 by Staff Writer

Bangkok has tried this before — twice. Each time, the plan quietly faded. Now, with arrivals slowing rather than surging, the government is betting that a bigger fee can succeed…

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