- Property
What Thailand’s 49% foreign quota means for buyers
Most foreign buyers have heard the number “49%” long before they understand what it actually measures. The foreign ownership quota in Thailand is not a cap on how many condos you can own, and it has nothing to do with land. It is a limit on how much floor space in a single building can end up in foreign hands,…
- Food
Blue by Alain Ducasse launches ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ mooncake collection for 2026
Blue by Alain Ducasse has launched its 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake collection, “Once in a Blue Moon,” featuring four flavours created for the season and available for pre-order throughout July. Inspired by the rare Blue Moon phenomenon, the limited-edition collection is designed around the themes of togetherness, reunion, and the joy of sharing meaningful moments with family and friends. The…
- Food
IPPUDO teams up with Bangkok street artist Benzilla for limited-edition ramen collection
IPPUDO Thailand has announced IPPUDO × BENZILLA, a limited-edition collaboration with Bangkok street artist Benzilla, bringing together Hakata ramen culture and Bangkok street art. The collection launches on July 7, 2026, and will be available until September 30, 2026, at seven selected IPPUDO restaurants across Bangkok. The collaboration is presented under the concept “Born in Hakata. Drawn in Bangkok. Where…
- Business News
Kao Thailand earns ‘Best Places to Work 2026’ certification from WorkVenture
Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has been certified as one of Thailand’s Best Places to Work 2026 by WorkVenture, recognising the company’s workplace culture, employee development, and commitment to long-term organisational growth. WorkVenture is an employer branding consultancy, and the organisation behind the annual Top 50 Companies in Thailand survey, which ranks employers considered most attractive among Thailand’s new generation…
- Phuket Travel
More taste, more time, more credit and a new way to experience Phuket
Travel is evolving. Today’s travellers are looking for more than just a room; they want flexibility, meaningful experiences, and greater value throughout their stay. Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort is answering that demand with its new “More Taste, More Time, More Credit” package, designed to help guests enjoy more of what makes a Phuket getaway special. Located on…
- Automotive
Renting a scooter or car in Thailand: the costs, the rules and the rental scams that catch foreigners out
Renting a set of wheels is one of the best ways to see Thailand on your own terms. Renting a motorbike opens up the beaches and back roads that tour buses never reach, and a hire car turns a long weekend into a proper road trip. Most rentals go smoothly, and the overwhelming majority of operators are honest. Still, the…
- Finance
Decoding ‘meme stocks’ and the ‘Magnificent 7’: two investment powerhouses where extreme volatility meets structural stability
In the digital financial landscape, where information flows rapidly at the touch of a fingertip, global capital markets have undergone one of the most significant structural shifts in history. The era where financial institutions and hedge funds exclusively dictated market direction has ended. The collective action of retail investors via social media has created unprecedented ripples across Wall Street, bringing…
- Events
Zara Larsson brings Midnight Sun Tour to Bangkok this November
Swedish pop artist Zara Larsson will bring her Midnight Sun Tour to Bangkok on November 1, 2026, with a concert at UOB Live, Emsphere, and the show is promoted by Live Nation Tero. Larsson has built an international career through a series of releases, including So Good, Poster Girl, VENUS, and her fourth international studio album, Midnight Sun. For the…
- Education
Why Phuket has become Southeast Asia’s quiet favourite for international families
For decades, Phuket was a place you visited. You came for the beaches, the diving and a week of sun, then flew home. That story has changed. Today, a growing number of international families are not booking a holiday on the island. They are moving here for good, enrolling their children, buying or renting long-term, and building a life. The…
- Events
Misthos Group Hospitality Golf Classic Bangkok 2026 golf day raises 312,000 baht for Hua Hin Heroes
Golfers, sponsors, and supporters came together for a memorable day of golf, fundraising, and community spirit as the Misthos Group Hospitality Golf Classic Bangkok 2026 raised 312,000 baht in support of the Hua Hin Heroes Foundation. Held at Royal Lakeside Golf Club, the event welcomed players from across Thailand for a day of friendly competition, on-course activities, and fundraising, all…
- Property
FazWaz Premium launches to help Thai property owners reach 1.2M global buyers and close deals within 90 days
FazWaz is using data to tackle a backlog of more than 400,000 unsold resale homes, leaning on its price analysis tools and a network of seven leading websites to reach buyers with real spending power. The result has been a 470% jump in property viewing appointments. FazWaz, a property platform with more than 11 years of experience, has announced a…
- Lifestyle
Thailand is cheap to relocate to – until one thing breaks the bank
A single person can live comfortably in Bangkok for about 43,000 baht a month, roughly US$1,200. Chiang Mai runs cheaper at around 30,200 baht (US$850), while Phuket costs more at 47,000 baht (US$1,300), largely down to rent. For most Western budgets, that’s a fraction of home-country living costs, and it’s the number most people research before they relocate to Thailand.…
- Hot News
Thai woman stands trial in Myanmar over killing of US diplomat ex-husband
A Thai woman has appeared before a court in Myanmar over the killing of her former husband, a US diplomat who was found stabbed to death at a hotel in Yangon. If convicted of murder, she could face the death penalty. The victim was Daniel Riva, 43, from Long Island, New York, who was found dead on 11 May at…
- Health
Recharge this rainy season in Phuket with Sole Mio Clinic’s immunity & energy boost
“A strong immune system is your best daily protection.” The rainy season often brings a change of pace. While Phuket remains vibrant throughout the year, fluctuating weather, busy schedules, travel, and daily stress can leave the body feeling tired, depleted, and more vulnerable to seasonal illness. July is a timely reminder that wellness begins with resilience. Supporting immune function, maintaining…
- Guides
Average house price in Thailand by region (2026)
Thailand has one of the widest property price ranges in Southeast Asia, which makes the national average close to useless as a planning number. The same budget that gets you a modest studio in Sukhumvit could buy a four-bedroom pool villa in Hua Hin, or a sea-view condo in Pattaya, or a decent townhouse in Chiang Mai with money left…
- Finance
Is Thailand’s asset-freezing framework creating unintended risked for foreign investors?
Thailand has spent nearly a decade repositioning itself as a top-tier destination for foreign investment. The Board of Investment has recorded successive highs in applications, OECD accession remains an active priority, and the government has rolled out targeted incentives across renewable energy, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. However, alongside these economic ambitions, Thailand has also launched one of the most…
- Automotive
How Roojai puts drivers behind the wheel of their own coverage
Thailand’s digital economy was already gaining traction before the pandemic, but Covid-19 turned gradual change into an industry-wide reset. The rapid rise of digital platforms, the Internet of Things, and insurtech innovations reshaped customer expectations overnight, forcing businesses to adapt faster than ever before. From its early days as a digital insurance broker to becoming a leading insurtech and online…
- Health
Vejthani International Hospital completes Thailand’s first private-hospital robotic kidney transplant from deceased donor
Vejthani International Hospital has successfully performed a kidney transplant from a deceased donor using the Da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery System, becoming the first private hospital in Thailand to complete the procedure with this technology. The transplant was carried out by a multidisciplinary team including nephrologists, urologic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and healthcare professionals involved in organ transplant care. The team jointly…
- Lifestyle
Four companies join forces to redesign Magiclean refill bags for recycling
Dow Thailand Group, Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited (SCGC), and SCG Packaging Public Company Limited (SCGP) have jointly developed a new mono-material refill pouch for Magiclean Floor Cleaner Natural Essence 700ml, replacing a traditional multi-layer structure with packaging designed for recyclability. The new Magiclean recyclable refill packaging uses a single-material structure and is compatible with…
- Thailand Travel
Can ocean waves support wellbeing? Thailand’s surf therapy project explores the potential
Thailand Health Excellence 2026, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), joined Waves for Change from South Africa, Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus, La Vita Sana, Memories Surf House, and Span Global to organise the Thailand Surf Therapy Real Experience & Trust Building Journey in Phang Nga. Held under the theme “The Wave of Healing,” the activity invited…
- Health
The Beekeeper House: Asia’s most accredited mental health and addiction rehab
The Beekeeper House, a medically licensed residential treatment centre in the mountains of Chiang Mai, has been awarded AACI Gold accreditation from the American Accreditation Commission International, the highest standard awarded to psychiatric and behavioural health services. The recognition places the centre among the most extensively accredited mental health and addiction facilities in Asia, and reflects its fully integrated approach…
- Phuket News
Academic warns Phuket nominee issue risks damage to global reputation
A police policy adviser has urged the Thai government to “reset Phuket” to tackle nominee networks, warning that the island’s challenges now extend beyond crime and could damage Thailand’s global reputation. Assistant Professor Nopadol Kannika, a member of the National Police Policy Committee and civilian representative, proposed an integrated plan to reset Phuket as authorities intensify action against suspected nominee…
- Environment News
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa Merlin Beach drone shields towns, turtles
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa Merlin Beach, in partnership with the Maikhao Marine Turtle Foundation and Andamanda Phuket Waterpark, announced the positive impact of their joint donation of a DJI Mavic 4 Thermal drone. Guided by Marriott’s Serve 360 commitment to doing good in every direction, this equipment has played a vital role in crucial social and environmental missions nationwide.…
- Health
Phyathai-Paolo partners with Shop.BeDee to advance personalised healthcare in Thailand
Phyathai-Paolo Hospital Group has announced a strategic partnership with Shop.BeDee, a leading digital healthcare platform, to enhance access to healthcare services and accelerate the shift toward personalised healthcare in Thailand. The collaboration reflects changing consumer behaviour, as more people are turning to digital channels to search for health information, compare services, and make healthcare decisions. Data from Phyathai-Paolo shows that…
- Lifestyle
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok partners with iWelty to launch ‘Friends on Ice Recovery Rave’
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok, in collaboration with wellness community partner iWelty, invites guests and wellness enthusiasts to experience Friends on Ice Recovery Rave, a riverside wellness event combining ice bath recovery, music, movement, and community connection. Taking place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 3pm to 6pm at the hotel’s Embassy Garden, the event offers a refreshing approach…
- Hua Hin Travel
Vana Nava Hua Hin is the ultimate all-ages fun escape just outside Bangkok — here’s why you should visit
Most people driving through Hua Hin are thinking about the beach, the night market, maybe a round of golf. What they’re not expecting is Asia’s first water jungle, a one-billion-baht water park built into 3.2 hectares of lush tropical greenery, packed with 20 world-class attractions, and sitting just a few hours down the road from Bangkok. That’s Vana Nava Water…
- Guides
Why expat health insurance in Thailand may not cover you after 65
If you’re an expat living in Thailand and you’ve had the same health insurance policy for years, it’s easy to assume you’re set. You pay your renewal, you stay covered, and that’s that. But most Thai domestic health insurance policies have a ceiling built into the small print, an age at which the insurer stops accepting new applicants, and another…
- Food
Carito’s collaboration dinner pairs Thai-Latin dishes with Chiang Mai craft cocktails
Carito’s will host a one-night collaboration dinner with modern Thai restaurant Anakade and Chiang Mai craft cocktail bar Bar San on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The Carito’s collaboration dinner will take place at Carito’s and Toma y Toma on Sukhumvit 22, extending the conversation started by Carito’s new Thai-Latin menu, which soft-launched in May 2026. Inspired by Carito’s Thai-Latin direction,…
- Property
Bangkok rent by neighbourhood: what your budget gets in 2026
You have a number: 25,000 or 35,000 baht a month, or somewhere in between. What you probably don’t have is a clear picture of where in Bangkok that figure actually lands you when you want to rent. Most pre-arrival expats default to Sukhumvit because it is the only Bangkok neighbourhood they can name, and assume cheaper areas mean a worse…
- Finance
SpaceX IPO (SPCX): why this could be the biggest trading story of 2026
When Alibaba was listed in 2014, it broke records and dominated trading desks for months. When Saudi Aramco was listed in 2019, it redefined what “large” meant in equity markets. Both felt historic at the time. On June 12, 2026, SpaceX makes both look like warm-up acts. This is not hype. This is not merely big. This is MEGA, and…
