up to date! Thailand will impose an entry fee on foreign tourists! Important reminder from the embassy

There are two types of entry fees:300 baht (approximately RMB 60) per person for foreign tourists entering the country by air, and 150 baht (approximately RMB 30) per person for foreign tourists entering by land and water.

According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, the entry fee paid by foreign tourists will be used to pay for tourists' insurance premiums, public health management fees and the promotion of tourism development during their stay in Thailand.

In addition, for those who hold Thai passports, those who transit Thailand with border passes for work or day trips, those who hold diplomatic or service passports, foreigners with Thai work permits, infants under 2 years old, and airline crew Personnel, etc., are exempt from entry fees.

Daisy said,The entry fee charged to foreign tourists will mainly be used to manage and develop the tourism industry, and to provide insurance for foreign tourists during their travels within Thailand.

Tourism is one of the pillar industries in Thailand. In 2022, Thailand will receive more than 11 million foreign tourists. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha previously stated that he is confident that 30 million foreign tourists will be welcomed this year.

In addition, according to the news on the website of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand on February 13, with the resumption of the pilot group tour of Chinese citizens to Thailand, many compatriots will come to Thailand for sightseeing in the near future. In order to ensure the safety and health of traveling in Thailand,The warm reminder of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand is as follows:

1. Do your homework before you go, so you don’t panic when traveling in Thailand

Before traveling, please understand the latest entry policies and regulations in Thailand. If you apply for a visa on arrival, please prepare relevant materials in advance according to the requirements of the Thai side.Please purchase medical insurance that covers the cost of treatment for COVID-19 before entering the country.

Group tourists must carefully read the itinerary, quotation, and contract samples provided by the travel agency before joining the group, focusing on whether the group fee includes the cost of nucleic acid testing before returning to China, whether the travel agency purchases medical insurance for tourists that includes the cost of treatment for new coronary pneumonia, and whether Bear the expenses incurred by tourists staying in Thailand due to the epidemic, and sign a formal travel contract.

In case of travel disputes during your stay in Thailand, please call the Thai tourist police at 1155 (with Chinese service) to report to the police, according to the principle of "overseas disputes, domestic settlement", after returning to China, he will protect his legitimate rights and interests in accordance with the law.

2. Local laws must be complied with, and alcohol and tobacco must be carried with caution

According to Thai law,Each tourist is only allowed to carry 1 cigarette (200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco) and 1 bottle of alcohol (not more than 1 liter) into the country.

At the same time, please be careful not to put multiple people's tobacco and alcohol in one person's luggage, or hand it over to one person for safekeeping in the airport area, otherwise it will be regarded as excess carrying and a fine will be charged. Please abide by the relevant regulations of electronic cigarettes,Do not carry or use e-cigarettes and related products, offenders will be sentenced to imprisonment or a fine.

3. Attention should be paid to wading activities, traffic safety is at the heart

There are many beach leisure items in Thailand, and there are many wading safety accidents such as snorkeling and swimming. Please wear a life jacket when participating in wading activities, and follow the guidance and training of professionals. In case of strong winds and rough seas, dangerous sea conditions, red flags are placed on the beach to prohibit tourists from going into the sea, please be sure to abide by it.

The local road conditions in Thailand are relatively complicated, the speed is relatively fast, and traffic accidents occur frequently. Please be careful when renting a motorcycle.Vehicles drive on the right rudder and drive left, contrary to domestic traffic habits, please pay attention to traffic safety, Be careful when crossing the road. You can only rent a vehicle with a Thai driver's license or an international driver's license. Please obey the local traffic rules.

4. Epidemic prevention must be done well, and health and safety should not be careless

The current epidemic situation is not over yet, please travelers to Thailand must do a good job in personal epidemic protection, and be the first person responsible for personal health.

Pay attention to prevent dengue fever and malaria when traveling,If symptoms such as fever and muscle aches occur, please go to the hospital for medical treatment in time.

Please follow the latest epidemic prevention and control requirements,48 hours before going to China, go to a legal testing agency in Thailand for a nucleic acid test, print a negative test report and carry it with you, and at the same time declare the health status to the Chinese customs in advance.