Thailand to introduce 300 baht tourism tax during upcoming high season

BANGKOK: The tourism tax of 300 baht (US$9) a person will come into force for foreign tourists by the end of this year, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said on Thursday (Feb 27).

He expects the tourism tax scheme to come into effect during Thailand’s high season later in the year, provided the scheme is endorsed via publication in the Royal Gazette in March.