Horizondave 4,540 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) I thought this was another joke especially at a time when really no tourism is happening but it seems to have been reported in a few well known journals. https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/2051507/300-baht-fee-for-foreigners-visiting-thailand Edited January 17 by Horizondave 1 Link to post Share on other sites
boydeste 6,343 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 5555555555 You can't make this shit up sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites
Stillearly 8,755 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 It is daft , but an extra £7.50 included in the cost of a flight ticket won't make much difference ... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
boydeste 6,343 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 minutes ago, Stillearly said: It is daft , but an extra £7.50 included in the cost of a flight ticket won't make much difference ... I know, the mind boggles sometimes! Link to post Share on other sites
Skalliwag 1,373 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Wonder if the missus and kid will be charged next time they go for a holiday? f**k I hope so.Love to see her have to pay 300 to get back in.Be well worth it.😝😝 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Pumpuynarak 2,728 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 300bht won't stop any tourist from visiting Thailand but this is just yet another anti tourist measure, beggars belief imo. Link to post Share on other sites
eyes4thais 231 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 3 hours ago, Skalliwag said: Wonder if the missus and kid will be charged next time they go for a holiday? f**k I hope so.Love to see her have to pay 300 to get back in.Be well worth it.😝😝 Depends which pass port she uses! I think it is a good idea, If your holiday insurance does not cough up you are still covered! Link to post Share on other sites
jersey 39 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Remember when you had to pay a 500 Baht fee to leave. You still pay it but now it is just in the price of your airline ticket. I always tucked a 500 Baht bill into my Passport on the first day I arrived, no matter what, I would have my exit fee on departure day. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Freee!! 666 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I did the same, was quite surprised when it was suddenly included in the price of the airline ticket and didn't have to pay it at the airport. Link to post Share on other sites
dcfc2007 3,510 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 It will have to be incorporated into the air ticket as less and less people carry cash on them nowadays. Link to post Share on other sites
Freee!! 666 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 20 hours ago, dcfc2007 said: It will have to be incorporated into the air ticket as less and less people carry cash on them nowadays. Or Thai immigration could modernise and start accepting debit and credit cards. Even better, make those mandatory and forbid cash, that will cut down on corruption and opportunities to embezzle the cash. Link to post Share on other sites
simon 130 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 4 hours ago, Freee!! said: Or Thai immigration could modernise and start accepting debit and credit cards. Even better, make those mandatory and forbid cash, that will cut down on corruption and opportunities to embezzle the cash. Doubt that will be any time soon then. Link to post Share on other sites
Freee!! 666 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 minute ago, simon said: Doubt that will be any time soon then. I don't doubt, I know it won't happen any time soon. On the other hand, corruption and the like in Thailand is much less of a problem than some other countries in the region I can name. Link to post Share on other sites
simon 130 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 20 minutes ago, Freee!! said: I don't doubt, I know it won't happen any time soon. On the other hand, corruption and the like in Thailand is much less of a problem than some other countries in the region I can name. TRUE, Corruption is world wide now & getting worse as the weeks go by. Link to post Share on other sites
john1000 228 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 19 hours ago, Freee!! said: Or Thai immigration could modernise and start accepting debit and credit cards. Even better, make those mandatory and forbid cash, that will cut down on corruption and opportunities to embezzle the cash. I am sure the tea money is viewed by some immigration officials, as part of their salary. Link to post Share on other sites
Freee!! 666 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, john1000 said: I am sure the tea money is viewed by some immigration officials, as part of their salary. But it is, otherwise the Thai government would pay better, compare it with the obligatory tip in American bars and restaurants. Link to post Share on other sites
Khun Ling 265 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Gotta love Thai logic. Fewer people spending so just charge those few more to make up the shortfall 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Glasseye 1,486 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I think it's more about laziness. Come up with something, throw it at the wall and see what sticks. Some whacky idea that they come up with one day while taking a dump. Hold a press conferance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
1canbrian 34 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Err, I'm a little bit confused, 34bt will pay for my illness when on holiday??? so do I pay 300bt on arrival, and get a insurance certificate, from Thai gov, so therefore, no need to buy travel insurance from UK, asking for a friend Link to post Share on other sites
Sangsom 1,227 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 29 minutes ago, 1canbrian said: Err, I'm a little bit confused, 34bt will pay for my illness when on holiday??? so do I pay 300bt on arrival, and get a insurance certificate, from Thai gov, so therefore, no need to buy travel insurance from UK, asking for a friend When you add in the 40 million tourists they get in normal times it adds up. COVID seems like a good excuse to bring it in to get a few extra Baht from tourists every year in the long run...... Link to post Share on other sites
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