{"id":7022890,"date":"2026-04-01T09:44:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=7022890"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:02:53","slug":"entering-thailand-a-300-baht-tourist-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/entree-en-thailande-une-taxe-touristique-de-300-bahts\/","title":{"rendered":"Entering Thailand: the 300-baht tourist tax back on the table"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planned, postponed, then confirmed: the famous <strong>300 baht entrance fee<\/strong> in Thailand is back in the headlines. For those of you planning a trip to Thailand, understanding this new formality is essential to avoid any surprises at the airport or land borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A long-standing project: initially submitted in 2020, the measure received the ministerial green light in February 2023 without ever coming into force... until now. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheNationThailand\/posts\/deputy-pm-pipat-confirms-the-300-baht-entry-fee-for-air-arrivals-will-be-tabled-\/1368824028604261\/\">Thailand entry tax becomes a priority for the \u201cAnutin 2\u201d government\u201d<\/a>. The authorities plan to officially validate this scheme at their first ministerial meeting, marking a concrete acceleration of the timetable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sans-titre-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7022895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sans-titre-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sans-titre-1-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sans-titre-1-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nation Thailand (Thai daily newspaper)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key points to remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All foreign tourists (excluding diplomats and workers with local permits) would be required to pay this new tax. The amount would be <strong>300 THB<\/strong> (USD 9) <strong>for arrivals by air<\/strong>. If you enter Thailand through a <strong>land or sea border<\/strong>, the price to pay would be <strong>150 THB<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this new tax?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Thai government, via its Ministry of Tourism and Sports, wants to transform its tourism model. Unlike a simple tourist tax, this fee (sometimes called <em>\u00abLanding Fee\u00bb<\/em>) has a dual purpose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protection for you:<\/strong> Part of the fee (around 60 baht) is used to finance a <strong>automatic health insurance<\/strong>. In the event of an accident on site, it covers emergency medical expenses up to ceilings defined by the French government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainable and responsible:<\/strong> The remaining funds will be reinvested in the management of natural sites (national parks) and the improvement of safety infrastructures for travelers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment methods: How does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To facilitate the travel experience and avoid queues, Thailand is banking on digital technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2708\ufe0f Arrival by air: The most likely scenario is for the amount to be included directly in the <strong>price of your plane ticket<\/strong>. You won't have to do anything extra at immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26f4 Arriving by land or sea: For travelers arriving from Malaysia, Laos or Cambodia, a <strong>dedicated online platform<\/strong> or an application to pay the tax before crossing the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>This fee is in addition to, but does not replace, traditional visa formalities (e-visa or visa waiver).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anticipating new formalities (ETA &amp; TDAC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel formalities for Thailand are changing. To optimize your entry into the country, keep an eye on these two devices that will be coupled with the tax:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013<strong>TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) :<\/strong> Since May 1, 2025, all international travelers arriving in Thailand by air, land or sea must complete the <strong>new digital arrival card<\/strong>, in the <strong>72 hours prior to arrival<\/strong> in Thailand. This online form replaces the TM6 paper form. The TDAC card facilitates arrival in Thailand, and records travelers' personal data as well as their travel and entry information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013<strong>ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) :<\/strong> Eventually, travelers benefiting from the visa waiver will have to register online before departure, on a model similar to the American ESTA or the Canadian AVE. Currently, 93 nationalities are covered by the 60-day visa waiver. The authorities are nevertheless considering <strong>reduce visa-free stay to 30 days<\/strong>. <br><strong>\ud83d\udc49<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/towards-the-end-of-the-60-day-visa-exemption-for-thailand\/\">Our latest news <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Need a Visa for Thailand?<\/em><br>Whether you need a Tourist (TR) or Long Stay (OA\/OX) Visa, our agency will help you obtain your official documents without stress.<br><strong>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/destinations\/thailand\/\">Check your eligibility and order your E-Visa here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planned, postponed, then confirmed: Thailand's notorious 300-baht entry tax is back in the news. For those of you planning a trip to Thailand, understanding this new formality is essential to avoid any surprises at the airport or land borders. 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