Thailand yet to confirm increased entry fees

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The Thailand Tourism Office in Ho Chi Minh City has stated that the government has not approved the increase in entry and airport departure fees from January 2014, refuting claims that travelers will have to pay extra for these services.

According to the agency, the Thai government is still considering imposing entry fees for international visitors and airport fees, and has not made a final decision on implementing these charges from January 2014.

Recently, there has been speculation that tourists visiting Thailand will have to pay additional fees as the government plans to introduce entry fees. International visitors arriving at the country's international airports with a stay of over 3 days may have to pay 500 baht. Those arriving by road and staying less than 3 days will pay 30 baht/day. However, this is still in the planning stage.

In addition, the authorities in the country are still considering the proposal by the directors of Thai airports to increase departure fees for international flights from 700 baht to 800 baht, and domestic flights from 100 baht to 200 baht.

Vietnam is one of Thailand's major tourism markets. According to information from the Thailand Tourism Authority, the influx of tourists from Vietnam to Thailand continues to grow. In the first months of 2013, there were 260,621 tourists from Vietnam to Thailand, a 10.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Each week, there are over 100 flights from Vietnam to Thailand.

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Source: Travel Guide Mytour – As reported by Thesaigontimes

MytourJanuary 2, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

What recent changes have been announced regarding Thailand's entry fees?

As of now, the Thailand Tourism Office has confirmed that there will be no increase in entry and airport departure fees starting January 2014. The Thai government is still evaluating proposals for potential future fees but has not finalized any decisions.

Will tourists visiting Thailand have to pay new entry fees in 2014?

No, travelers will not have to pay new entry fees when visiting Thailand in 2014, as the government has not approved any such changes yet. Speculation about additional fees is ongoing, but no final decision has been made.

How many tourists from Vietnam visited Thailand in early 2013?

In the first months of 2013, approximately 260,621 tourists from Vietnam traveled to Thailand, marking a 10.4% increase from the previous year. This highlights the growing tourism relationship between the two countries.

What potential changes are being considered for airport departure fees in Thailand?

Authorities in Thailand are currently reviewing a proposal to increase airport departure fees. The plan suggests raising international flight fees from 700 baht to 800 baht and domestic flight fees from 100 baht to 200 baht, but no decision has been finalized.

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