Thailand to introduce S$12 visitor fee from April

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BANGKOK — Thailand will introduce a S$12 entry fee for foreign visitors from April, officials said Wednesday (Jan 12), even as the kingdom seeks to lure travellers back and repair its Covid-battered tourism sector.

Strict entry rules imposed to curb the pandemic hammered Thailand's crucial tourism industry last year, contributing to the economy's worst performance in more than 20 years.

"Revenues will be used for foreign tourists' insurance coverage and infrastructure improvement for sustainable tourism," Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Yuthasak Supasorn told AFP. But the tally could rise to 15 million visitors if arrivals from China, India, and neighbouring countries improve.

 

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