THAILAND TOURISTS FEE

THAILAND is planning to collect a

300 baht ($9) fee from foreign tourists from April to develop attractions and cover accident insurance for foreigners unable to pay costs themselves. Thailand has been badly hit by a pandemic-induced tourism slump, with about 200 000 arrivals last year, compared to nearly 40 million in 2019. The fee adds to a list of requirements for foreign tourists in Thailand – pre-payment for Covid-19 tests, hotel or quarantine, and insurance with Covid-19 coverage. | Reuters