Categories: Tourism

Thailand introduces new tourist tax


Thailand’s government officials announced the introduction of a new tourist levy on all foreign visitors to the country.

Now all tourists arriving in Thailand will have to pay an additional $10 fee.

The new tax announcement was made by the Thailand’s Minister of Tourism Pipat Ratchakitprakan.

According to the minister, all the collected funds will be used to create a fund that assist tourists with in case of illness or accidents.



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