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Thailand to Launch Domestic Tourism Subsidy and Introduce Foreign Visitor Fee

Thailand is introducing a domestic tourism subsidy scheme worth 1.75 billion baht starting September, while proposing a new fee on foreign visitors to finance infrastructure and environmental projects at tourist destinations.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

UK PM Burnham Cuts Business Rates for Pubs and Music Venues

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 per cent reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues starting April 2027, aiming to reverse the decline of traditional community gathering spaces across the country.

By Aisyah Razak · 23 Jul 2026 · 3 min read