Commerce Minister Suphajee backs a proposed 450-baht fee per foreign visitor, recommended by the Tourism and Sports Ministry. Agencies are drafting rules on collection and use of the revenue (tourist safety, under-funded attractions). It goes to public consultation, then cabinet, so no fee applies yet. For tourism-linked SMEs, watch for the consultation and possible effects on visitor numbers and pricing. The article also mentions a review of cash rebates for foreign film crews, with no direct SME action.
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