Thailand Delays Tourist Fee Implementation Until 2026
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Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports delays tourist fee until 2026, citing external uncertainties and tourism demand assessment.
Data from SCB EIC Industry Insights indicates a positive outlook for the Thai hotel industry in 2025. It is projecting a nationwide average occupancy rate of 75% with the growth driven by a projected increase in tourist arrivals to 40 million. While occupancy rates will rise to 75%, according to SCB EIC Industry Insights, it also expects ADR to climb 5%, fueled by hotel renovations, service upgrades, and stronger booking demand from promotional campaigns. We can say the majority of the views are not as positive.
Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has announced it will delay implementing the travel fee for foreign tourists, pushing the measure back to 2026. It cited ongoing external uncertainties and the need to assess international tourism demand for the delay. The fee is now expected to be introduced in 2Q or 3Q of 2026. The fee is THB300 (US$8.30) for air arrivals and THB150 (US$4.15) for land or sea entries, with the revenue generated to be used to en
