Thailand will introduce a new tourist entry fee for foreign visitors from February 2026.
The fee will be set at 300 baht and will apply to foreign travellers arriving by air, land, or sea, according to Thai authorities. The levy is known locally as Kha Yeap Pan Din.
Of the total amount, 70 baht will cover medical or accident insurance from the moment a traveller enters Thailand. The remaining amount will be used to improve tourism infrastructure, public amenities, and safety systems.
The government has said that airlines and border checkpoints will collect the fee. Possible exemptions for certain categories of travellers have been mentioned, but no further details have been provided.
The introduction of the entry fee comes as several countries plan to introduce or raise tourist taxes and visitor fees in 2026.
Source: The Economic Times