Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has proposed a new Thailand tourist fee on foreign visitors, with the proceeds funding attraction development, visitor safety and environmental restoration. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul presented the proposal on August 10, alongside a separate domestic travel subsidy scheme worth US$53 million (1.75 billion baht). Alongside the fee, the ministry proposed a domestic scheme called Thai Travel Thai Plus, under which the government would cover 50% of eligible travel spending, up to US$91 (3,000 baht) per entitlement. The ministry estimates the four-month domestic scheme could generate more than US$788 million (26 billion baht) in economic circulation. The Cabinet is expected to consider the domestic subsidy scheme by August 31, with a fallback timeline of launching by the end of 2026 if it is delayed.