Thai Government Overhauls Hotel Law to Support SMEs and New Lodgings

Khaosod•Economy•10d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government has proposed a new Accommodation Act to replace hotel laws and accommodate diverse lodging types and small entrepreneurs.

•Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Periswivatana announced the draft Accommodation Act on September 29, 2026.
•The draft law replaces the 'One Size Fits All' approach with regulation based on size, nature of business, room count, guests, and risk levels.
•A 'Super License' will be introduced for large accommodations to link up to 10 related business licenses.

•The Thai government proposed the draft Accommodation Act B.E. .... to cancel existing hotel laws and adapt regulations to current tourism patterns.
•Lalida Periswivatana stated on September 29, 2026, that the draft law consists of 98 sections.
•The draft law categorizes accommodations into three types: Type 1 requires notification (up to 8 rooms/30 guests), Type 2 requires registration (8-40 rooms/30-150 guests), and Type 3 requires a license (over 40 rooms/150 guests).
•The Super License allows Type 3 operators to link licenses for up to 10 activities, such as restaurants and health establishments, to reduce administrative burdens.
•The government will push for an electronic system for notifications, applications, license issuance, and complaints.
•Operators must provide name signs, fire escape plans, emergency exit signs, and electronic guest registries sent every 24 hours.
•The draft law grants users the right to cancel bookings and request proportional refunds if accommodations do not match advertisements.
•The draft law underwent two public hearings with 1,441 participants, and 28 subordinate laws are being prepared.

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Lalida Periswivatana

"Open the system wider, but control safety more clearly."

เปิดระบบให้กว้างขึ้น แต่คุมความปลอดภัยให้ชัดขึ้น

Lalida Periswivatana(ลลิดา เพริศวิวัฒนา)

Deputy Government Spokesperson who revealed details of the draft Accommodation Act.

Immigration Bureau(สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง)

The agency that will receive data on foreign guests from accommodation operators.

Thai Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️

The entity driving the overhaul of hotel laws to support new accommodation formats and small entrepreneurs.

Accommodation Act B.E. ....(พ.ร.บ.สถานที่พักแรม พ.ศ. ….)

A proposed law consisting of 98 sections intended to replace hotel laws and regulate diverse lodging types.

Super Licenseℹ️

A primary license for Type 3 accommodations that can link up to 10 related business licenses.