Bangkok (NNT/VNA), Sept. 30 -- The Thai government previously visioned collecting a 300-baht entry fee from each foreign traveler who visits Thailand early this year.

The date for the implementation of this levy has since been pushed back continually, with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports now expecting the collection to begin in early 2023. The matter will soon be deliberated by the Cabinet. Meanwhile, the fee collection system is now being prepared.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Krungthai Bank to develop a system to collect the entry fee. Krungthai Bank will link its existing payment platforms to the tourism ministry's fee management system. This will make it speedy as well as safe for...