ST. THOMAS — Lawmakers pressed government officials over the lack of key performance indicators — or KPIs — in several departments during the latest round of budget hearings on Thursday.
After plenty of debate, soul-searching and warnings from the private sector, the Minister of Sports and Tourism has decided to go ahead with its plan to collect "Kha Yeap Pan Din" the 300-baht fee to be levied on foreign tourists, except those in the country for a one-day visit.