Tourism statistics from the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports

Thailand Approves Tax Incentives for Low Season Tourism, Plans to Legalize Casinos

Jun 4, 2024, 07:30 AM

The Thai cabinet has approved tax incentives to stimulate domestic tourism during the low season, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The measures aim to boost MICE (meetings, incentive travel, conferences, and exhibitions) activities and tourism in secondary cities. Additionally, Prime Minister Thavisin has instructed the Ministry of Finance to accelerate efforts to legalize casinos within entertainment complexes. The ministry is now responsible for drafting the entertainment complex bill following Parliament and the Cabinet's approval. These initiatives are part of Thailand's broader strategy to enhance its appeal as a major tourism hub and generate more state revenue.