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Craig Saueurs

Thailand delays tourist entry fee until 2026 as arrivals dip and economy falters

Thailand has postponed the rollout of its long-discussed – and frequently delayed – entry fee for tourists, citing sluggish visitor numbers and economic uncertainty.

Initially expected to take effect in 2025, the 300-baht (€7.50) “kha yeap pan din” (“stepping onto Thai soil”) fee will now be pushed back to the middle of 2026, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

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