The Tourism Department plans to restore pre-pandemic security deposits for licensed tour companies: 10,000 baht (area-specific) or 50,000 baht (domestic), up from 3,000 and 15,000 baht; inbound operators 100,000 baht and general outbound operators 200,000 baht, up from 30,000 and 60,000. The ministerial draft is open for public comment on law.go.th until next month. The Thai Travel Agents Association says the hike will strain cash flow for small and medium operators and will not stop fraud by illegal operators. Tour operators should check their licence category, budget for the higher deposit and consider submitting comments before the consultation closes.