Thailand will impose a 300-baht ($9) entry fee on foreign tourists arriving by air, confirmed Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. The proposal will be tabled at the first Cabinet meeting. The fee aims to fund tourism infrastructure, while plans to charge land and sea arrivals have been deferred to avoid impacting cross-border travellers.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.