Recently, ThailandPrime Minister Saita·His authority（Sretha Thavisin announced that the Thai government will lift the previously proposed tourism entry fee of 300 Thai baht (approximately 11 Singapore dollars) per inbound tourist imposed by the former North Korean government. This decision quickly attracted widespread attention from the tourism industry and domestic and foreign tourists.

It is reported that the Thai government hadIn February, a plan was proposed to levy tourism entry fees on incoming tourists, aiming to increase government revenue through this measure. However, with the recovery of the global tourism industry and the flourishing development of Thailand's tourism industry,zetas ·His authorityIt is believed that in the long run, allowing more tourists to enter for free will be more conducive to stimulating the Thai economy.

The entry fee standards for Thailand were originally divided into two categories, with each tourist entering by air being charged a fee per person300 Thai baht, 150 Thai baht per tourist entering by land and water. However, with the implementation of the new policy, all these costs will be cancelled.

During media interviews,zetas ·His authorityIndicating:"Although charging 300 baht per tourist can bring short-term income, we value long-term benefits more. Allowing tourists to enter for free will encourage them to make more purchases in Thailand, including shopping, dining, entertainment, etc. This will bring greater benefits to the Thai economy."

zetas ·His authorityIt is also emphasized that the government will fully consider the interests of all stakeholders when making any decisions. He said that if the government can obtain additional income from other taxes, it will also allocate funds to support the development of the tourism industry.

As a popular tourist country in Southeast Asia, Thailand's tourism industry has always been an important pillar of the country's economy. However, in recent years, Thailand's tourism industry has been severely affected by the global pandemic. In order to revive the tourism industry, the Thai government has taken a series of measures, including relaxing entry restrictions and providing tourism discounts. The cancellation of tourism entry fees this time will undoubtedly further promote the recovery of Thailand's tourism industry.

According to the World Economic Forum（According to the Tourism Development Index released by WEF, Thailand ranks 47th out of 119 countries and regions, a decrease of six places from 2019. Regarding this,zetas ·His authorityHe expressed that he hopes to receive constructive criticism and suggestions, rather than simple accusations and criticisms. He emphasized that the goal of this government is to achieve sustainable development in all aspects, including the tourism industry.