Thailand is considering introducing a special fee of 450 baht for foreign tourists arriving in the country from mid-2027. The local newspaper Matichon reported this, citing the results of discussions held at the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

According to Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Surasak Phancharoenworakul, the funds collected will be used to provide insurance for foreign tourists, develop tourism infrastructure and protect the country’s natural landmarks.

The minister explained that the initiative was proposed because the funding allocated from the state budget for the needs of the tourism sector is insufficient.

The new fee is expected to initially apply primarily to foreign tourists arriving in Thailand by air. The issue of collecting the fee from visitors entering the country by land and sea has been postponed for consideration at a later stage.