Thailand may finally roll out its long-discussed 300 baht (~ ₹ 820) tourism tax, a move that has been hanging in limbo for years. The country’s new Tourism and Sports Minister, Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, has now promised to bring the fee to life during his tenure.

The charge for “stepping onto Thai soil” – locally dubbed as “Kha Yeap Pan Din” — was reportedly set for a roll out by 2025 end by ex-minister Sorawong Thienthong, but he later backtracked.

The Thailand tourism minister has already directed agencies to start preparing public campaigns that explain exactly where the money will go, reported The Bangkok Post.

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The plan for imposing tourist tax was first mooted in 2020 and approved by the Cabinet for implementation in February 2023.

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