The Tourism and Sports Ministry will start collecting a 500-baht tourism fee for a "tourism transformation fund" next year.
The Centre for Economic Situation Administration last week approved the fund, which will help projects that transform the tourism industry.
Yuthasak Supasorn, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor, said the fee collection of 500 baht per person should start next year, with the aim of collecting 5 billion within the first year, assuming 10 million foreign arrivals in 2022.
The National Tourism Policy Committee already gave its approval earlier this year, with a proposed fee of 300 baht per person.
Mr Yuthasak said the additional 200 baht will be for a variety of projects.
"The additional cost won't have an impact on tourists as we want to focus on the quality market," said Mr Yuthasak.
