Peterw42 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 41 minutes ago, Dogbarker said: Why not increase it to 500baht and give some insurance or something of value ....?.. Maybe you didnt read the OP "Phipat said the fee would help fund management and development of Thai tourism, as well as insurance for foreign tourists during their stay." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrmicbkktxl Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: Phipat said the fee would help fund management and development of Thai tourism, as well as insurance for foreign tourists during their stay What kind of insurance is he talking about? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanng khao Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 9 hours ago, Don Chance said: 12,000 baht for a STV then another 300 baht? These people are nuts! The ASQ is already a dual price scheme. The hotel is only worth $20 and meals another $5 each, so $35 per day --not $100! Don,add on your your two weeks expenses that you saved,not spending any money in asq, rent, food, bills etc, take that off the ASQ bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackdd Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 37 minutes ago, Buriramfelang said: "As of January 11, a total of 1,114 tourists had entered Thailand on STVs, with another 123 set to arrive this month" By my reckoning thats 1,237 this month. How does that possible equate to 10 million for the year. It'll be a very steep curve ???????? I think they count from when they started the STV, which was 2-3 months ago. So in average about 300-500 per month. 500*12 = 6000 for TAT that's nearly 10 million... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, ukrules said: This is pathetic on every level. They could at least do something useful with the money like provide a basic emergency health insurance policy but no, not in Thailand ???? No doubt there will be special counters (toll booths) at every port of entry where you can stand in line like a moron for an hour or two to pay the fee. Read the OP....it is paid online. So if you don't have a computer, you don't come in ! LOL Edited January 15, 2021 by KannikaP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fruitman Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 Me and my wife are willing to leave Thailand forever....i had big problems to get yearly visa's but managed to jump all the hoops...now Thailand won't let me in to extend the visa..add the pollution to that, the high baht, the always changing rules....i'm DONE with it and know better places to go to. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
British Bulldog Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 This is a really weird move, so if and when things get back to normal, those of us here in Laos, already have to 1000baht Visa/entry fee after our 2 'freebie' visa's, so does that mean we are going to have to pay 1300 Baht ??? Crazy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jossthaifarang Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: Phipat said the fee would help fund management and development of Thai tourism, as well as insurance for foreign tourists during their stay. I thought everyone entering has the 100,000 usd insurance cover already? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thailand49 Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 Do we need to put it in a red or brown envelop????? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post teacherclaire Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 The National Tourism Policy Committee has approved the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s proposal to collect a Bt300 fee from every tourist entering the country, said minister Phipat Ratchakitprakarn on Thursday. They should ask for 10 K entrance fees for the use of the deadly vans, 5 K for the use of Chinese high speed trains and another 5 K for entering a "World Class Standard Destination." Un- believable. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 How would you prove you are a resident as opposed to a tourist? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, jossthaifarang said: I thought everyone entering has the 100,000 usd insurance cover already? Yes also that, i have health/travel insurances for 3 million us$ but don't think i can get into thailand with those! The covid is not included.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Dirty money grab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 27 minutes ago, Don Chance said: 12,000 baht for a STV then another 300 baht? These people are nuts! The ASQ is already a dual price scheme. The hotel is only worth $20 and meals another $5 each, so $35 per day --not $100! How is it dual pricing ? Its the same price for a foreigner or a Thai. I doubt they are making any huge profit after meeting all the ASQ requirements, every 2nd room is empty, covid testing, PPE for staff, extra cleaning, transport etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whale Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: How is it dual pricing ? Its the same price for a foreigner or a Thai. I was surprised to learn, when requesting quotes for ASQ, that some of the ASQ hotels have a "Thai rate" and if you look to the ASQ page on Fac.....ook you will see that at least 5 hotels openly advertise their special rate for nationals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Aarin said: No country in the world do you pay a tourist entry fee. When Thai bashing always good to at least try to get your "facts" right. An "entry" fee by another name ... https://www.insider.com/countries-that-require-a-tourist-tax-2019-2 Edited January 15, 2021 by Salerno 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Mercedes Benz and BMW sales staff, have just wet there knickers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezdomny Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Reading comments on TVF that will not be problem for a "rich" western tourist and expats as per them only they spend big money in Thailand ( Chinese, Indian or Russian are cheap charlies). ???????? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Bezdomny said: Reading comments on TVF that will not be problem for a "rich" western tourist and expats as per them only they spend big money in Thailand ( Chinese, Indian or Russian are cheap charlies). ???????? I think you will find thats a myth perpetuated by westerners who think they are propping up the Thai economy, Chinese have the shortest stay but have the biggest daily spend. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetryxx Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 5 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: The constant repetition of insulting state sponsored schemes to rid tourists of money just becomes tiresome. Thailand is seriously hurting due to the absence of international tourist yet complete imbeciles are still trying to figure out ways to scheme more money from the very people it wants to attract. So often I’m astonished by the outrageously flawed mindset of those in positions who come up with this stuff. When I read news such as this I draw the opinion that Thailand doesn’t deserve tourists, but sadly it is the general population who would be hurt, while those in positions of power dream up more schemes from which to graft and skim funds. Amen Richard! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newnative Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 Wow! 123 SVT tourists expected this month! If they all actually come that's almost 4 a day!!! Well, now, here's a TAT program that's a rousing success! With that kind of track record for promoting tourism with wonderfully well-thought out plans like this that tourists are clamoring to sign up for I see no reason why they don't deserve this 300 baht a tourist raise. Just think of what they'll come up with next! I'm tingling with anticipation. And, let's not forget, when sales are down, raise the prices--so simple! 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 22 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: How is it dual pricing ? Its the same price for a foreigner or a Thai. I doubt they are making any huge profit after meeting all the ASQ requirements, every 2nd room is empty, covid testing, PPE for staff, extra cleaning, transport etc It's only the same price for a Thai if they choose to quarantine in an ASQ facility, otherwise it's free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condobrit001 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Deserted said: This is a rather backwards manoeuvre, I remember paying 500 baht at the airport just to be let out of the country. As long as the fee is less than a bar fine, most people won't be too unhappy. If it goes off maybe they should employ bar girls to collect it and escort tourists to an office for some V.I.P treatment for a few mins also. Great idea, just put the money in the slot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 minute ago, theoldgit said: It's only the same price for a Thai if they choose to quarantine in an ASQ facility, otherwise it's free. Yes, but free is a mattress in a disused army barracks, hardly a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theoldgit Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Deserted said: This is a rather backwards manoeuvre, I remember paying 500 baht at the airport just to be let out of the country. As long as the fee is less than a bar fine, most people won't be too unhappy. If it goes off maybe they should employ bar girls to collect it and escort tourists to an office for some V.I.P treatment for a few mins also. Whilst those flying to Thailand from the UK pay a 3,700 Baht "exit fee" (APD) to fly out of the UK if they're flying in an economy seat, 7,040 Baht in a premium seat. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post findlay13 Posted January 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2021 Another day another thought bubble."How can we get a rake off today?" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Just now, Peterw42 said: Yes, but free is a mattress in a disused army barracks, hardly a comparison. Of course it's a comparison, it's a matter of choice, and they're not all disused army barracks they do use hotels, my Durch friend was very satisfied with his free Thai accomodation in Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xonax Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) Does this mean, that they will end the dual-pricing and all other special rip-off prices for foreigners? Edited January 15, 2021 by Xonax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2bme Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 hours ago, ukrules said: You still pay that exit tax but they make the airline collect it, in fact they increased it well beyond the old 500 Baht level, can't remember what it is now though. At least you don't need to stand in line to pay it any more. In 2019 they had 19.8 million tourists. Multiply x 500 baht (which I'm sure most people don't know they are paying as its embedded in the ticket price, and they never got to experience the machines of 20 years ago) and it adds up to a reasonable sum of money. I wonder where this money actually goes. Considering airlines, hotels, hotel apps, golf resorts, do most of the advertising, what role does the Thai tourism department perform. Maybe they advertise (or pass on incentives) in those "quality" tourist countries. Perhaps it pays for their functions and dinners. Its not only revenue from departure tax but they get a cut from other tourist attractions and I wouldn't be surprised it was their idea some 25 years ago of double pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 17 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: I think you will find thats a myth perpetuated by westerners who think they are propping up the Thai economy, Chinese have the shortest stay but have the biggest daily spend. Because Chinese spend a lot of money in luxury shops, but this just makes the rich more rich and ends up in some offshore bank accounts. The Westerner spending on the other hand goes to normal people who themself spend it again. 9 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: Yes, but free is a mattress in a disused army barracks, hardly a comparison. Barstool talk? The free state quarantine when arriving by plane are 3 or 4 star hotels, some of them look quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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