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    BANGKOK(NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sport has introduced the idea of collecting fees from international visitors for the renovation of tourism attractions and natural resources, as well as providing insurance benefits specifically for tourists.

    The Tourism Ministry recently held its first workshop to gather opinions from government agencies and private companies working in tourism, as well as insurance companies and revolving funds. Most of the participants say the measure must be introduced at an appropriate time to minimize distruption of the national tourism scene. They have also requested more details of the plan to use fees collected for attraction renovation and insurance benefits.


    http://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/de...00209140315825


    IMHO this is a classic case of not enough customers so put the prices up for the few remaining in the hopes of getting the same revenue as last year. Hotels that pull this kind of stunt usually go bust.
    I visited TC a few times as a guest but had to stop. It is a sickening place. - Aging One

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    ...Nonsense like this appears regularly in the local press. Recent examples include the proposed Chao Praya river walk that would destroy local riverine communities in favor of pedestrians and bike riders and the planned closing (and subsequent expansion of) Saphan Taksin BTS station, a major stop for tourists that will take 3.5 years to complete. I wonder if companies associated with politicians dream up these schemes to siphon off government funds and encourage their well-situated miscreants to approve them. So much Thainess, so little common sense...
    Majestically enthroned amid the vulgar herd

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    • #3
      Democracy has no chance in Thailand due to the middle class being destroyed .

      Contemplate that with reference to the OP ...
      http://thailandchatter.com/showthrea...ll=1#post45112

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Mid View Post
        Democracy has no chance in Thailand due to the middle class being destroyed .

        Contemplate that with reference to the OP ...
        ...how much time do we have?...
        Majestically enthroned amid the vulgar herd

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        • #5
          Originally posted by lamphun View Post
          BANGKOK(NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sport has introduced the idea of collecting fees from international visitors for the renovation of tourism attractions and natural resources, as well as providing insurance benefits specifically for tourists.
          Maybe just catching up with some other countries? So they will not get stuck holding the bill.

          Countries That Require Travel Medical Insurance for Entry

          *United States.
          For exchange visitors on J visa, the U.S. Department of State requires that every participant and their dependent(s) have medical insurance with at least $100,000 per incident coverage along with $50,000 in emergency medical evacuation and $25,000 in repatriation of remains coverage.
          *European Schengen Countries.
          *United Kingdom.
          *Cuba.
          *Russia.
          *United Arab Emirates.
          *Ecuador.
          *Qatar.
          *Turkey.

          Proposed Changes to Countries

          In our ever-changing world, more countries are considering requiring tourists to acquire travel insurance to visit. The following counties will soon have changed their requirements:

          Thailand - As reported by Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports, health insurance bills for uninsured tourists are around $88 million per year. In order to reduce their losses, they are proposing to establish mandatory travel insurance for anyone visiting Thailand.

          Japan - For several years, Japan has been considering making it a requirement for all travelers to Japan to carry sufficient travel insurance to protect them from unexpected expenses while in Japan. The officials are worried that too many uninsured tourists are racking up millions of dollars in unpaid bills and stressing the local healthcare system.: https://www.insubuy.com/countries-th...nce-for-entry/
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          • #6
            I wonder when they'll get the bright idea of collecting a flat "Tourist Fee" for all non-Thais at international airports, on top of the dual pricing for selected attractions.

            Oh, hang on, isn't that what's proposed between the lines?

            Last edited by serrollt; 02-10-2020, 08:44 PM.
            Originally posted by Ergenburgensmurgen;n186588
            What are you talking about, I don't post on Teakdoor.


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