Thailand to raise tourist fee to $13.5 in 2027

Thai authorities plan to introduce an increased fee for foreign tourists amounting to 450 baht (approximately $13.5).

Consensus

Thai authorities are discussing increasing the tourist fee for foreign travelers to 450 baht.
The new fee is planned to be introduced in the first quarter of 2027.
The fee will initially apply to travelers arriving by air, with plans to extend it to land and sea crossings later.
Public consultation on the project is ongoing and will end on 28 September.
The funds will be used for tourism infrastructure, safety, and insurance coverage.
The initial plan was to introduce a 300-baht fee, but it has been postponed multiple times.

The project will be reviewed by the National Committee on Tourism Policy and the government after public consultation. — kommersant
The increase is due to inflation and rising insurance costs, and additional funds will go toward expanding tourist insurance coverage. — tg_mosguru
The economically justified rate exceeds 490 baht, but it is capped at 450 baht to avoid excessive burden on travelers. — vedomosti
Thailand spends about 7 billion baht annually on treating foreign nationals, and the new scheme aims to reduce this cost. — interfax