Indonesian Tourist Tax

 

Can anyone explain to me what the feck is going on with this oft reported and misunderstood 150k tourist tax?

When I say “explain” I mean presume I understand that when you want to cash up a tax from tourists entering into your country you charge them at the point of entry – Indonesia apparently isn’t doing that (to everyone).

BUT: they are checking at the entrance AND EXIT from some of the many tourist attractions

AND: They are organizing police to do spot checks for people that don’t…

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