Thailand pushes for RM39 tourist tax to curb overtourism

thesun.my— VISITING Thailand may soon come with an added cost as the country’s tourism groups are urging the government to introduce a 300 baht (RM39) tax on all

Big Think—Could meat taxes help to curb over-consumption of beef?. From the ancient feasts of kings to the modern-day fast-food frenzy, meat has long been a global dietary centerpiece. As a critical source of protein and nutrients, meat (particularly beef) is a necessary staple of diets worldwide. Yet, how it and other ruminant meats such as mutton and goat are produced and consumed, particularly in relation to the looming environmental crises, begs humanity to reevaluate the actual costs of our carnivorous traditions. While recent decades have witnessed a...

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Cornwall Live—Tourists may have to start paying 'Cornish tax' to visit the county. Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, admits the idea of implementing a tourist tax upon visitors to the area is a concept he can 'certainly envision' in the future.