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Thai woman claims black magic ritual left stone-like object in vagina
A Thai woman underwent surgery after doctors discovered a large stone-like object in her vagina, years after she claimed an Indonesian black magic practitioner forced an object into her vagina, according to a case shared by a surgeon on June 30. Sunthorn Srisuwan, a Hat Yai Hospital orthopaedic surgeon, said the 47 year old woman had experienced chronic lower abdominal…
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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,…
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The contradiction of Thailand’s ‘ethical’ elephant sanctuaries
Elephants have served as icons of Thai culture for centuries. They are plastered on touristy pants, temple walls, and even the national flag from 1855 to 1916. The reality is, every operator uses the same “ethical elephant sanctuary in Thailand” label, irrespective of whether they’ve earned it or not. War and peace The story of Nalagari is a tale in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The importance of showing up – in AI search
It’s no surprise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the digital marketing world. 90% of businesses surveyed are reportedly concerned about losing Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) visibility, the share of traffic a website receives from search engine rankings. This is largely due to the fact that AI search is becoming increasingly common, with 72% of B2B vendors researching tools…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (July 3 to 5)
Bangkok feels especially easy to enjoy this weekend. The city has been on a good run lately, and what was on offer last weekend still has a couple of things running into this one. You can browse independent brands and small creative labels at Public Garden, wander through Song Wat under light installations after dark, turn a city day into…
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Thailand tops Asia, ranks ninth worldwide for retirement
Thailand has been ranked ninth globally and first in Asia among the best countries for retirement in the Global Retirement Index 2026, according to the Office of the Prime Minister today, July 1. The ranking, published by US-based lifestyle and retirement publication International Living, placed Thailand among the world’s leading retirement destinations with an overall score of 80.0. Deputy Government…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Where does Thai food come from? A real taste of the history behind the cuisine
Thai food has grown to be one of the most popular global cuisines. Deep-fried noodles, fluffy pancakes and spicy sauces have become quintessentially Thai. However, the foundations of Thai cuisine are much more complex than the dishes recognised around the world today. Its identity has been shaped by agriculture, migration, trade and cultural exchange. Thai food’s foundations are humble compared…
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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…
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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…
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Thailand visa exemption in 2026 – every nationality covered and what is changing
Thailand’s visa exemption framework is one of the most generous in Southeast Asia, and also one of the most actively changing. As of late June 2026, nationals from 93 countries and territories enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days. A Cabinet decision made on 19 May 2026 approved scrapping that scheme entirely, but as of late June 2026, the…
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What is Halal food? A guide for non-Muslim expats in Thailand
Most newcomers arrive with one idea about halal food: it means no pork. That is true, but it is only the smallest part of a much bigger picture. Halal is a complete system covering what an animal eats, how it is raised, how it is killed, what touches it afterwards, and even what hidden ingredients sit inside a packaged snack.…
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Why foreigners feel free to break the law in Thailand, and how to fix it at the root
There has barely been a week in the first half of 2026 without a foreigner making the news for the wrong reasons. An Icelandic man was arrested for robbing a female taxi driver in Phuket. An American DJ was detained mid-set in Chiang Mai for working without a visa. A South Korean was picked up in a luxury Pattaya condo with drugs. A…
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Thailand knows exactly who overstays – so why can’t it catch them?
Every time a foreigner is arrested in Thailand for a crime, only for police to reveal that the suspect had been living in the country illegally for months or even years, the same question surfaces among Thai readers. If the state stamps every passport, scans every face and records every arrival, how does anyone manage to disappear for so long?…
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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…
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Buddhism doesn’t ban Polygamy, As long as everyone’s happy
If you’ve spent any time in Thailand, you’ve probably heard the term mia noi “minor wife.” You may have also assumed that in a country where 95% of the population is Buddhist, such arrangements must be somehow frowned upon by the religion. However, the reality is more nuanced. Understanding it helps unlock something important about Thai culture. Buddhism Doesn’t Actually Define…
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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…
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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…
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Thailand scraps 60-day visa-free stay: what changes, who is affected, and what to do
On May 19, 2026, Thailand’s Cabinet approved scrapping the 60-day visa-free stay for all 93 countries and territories that had been enjoying it since July 2024. Most nationalities revert to 30 days. The border run as a long-term strategy is effectively over. And the window to act before the change becomes law is still open, but it will not be…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (June 26 to 28)
Bangkok does not always need to be done at full speed. This weekend works better if you slow it down a little. You can spend part of it cycling through greenery in Bang Krachao, eating your way around an old neighbourhood in Talat Phlu, stepping inside a palace-linked exhibition by the river, browsing sustainable design at Central Embassy, or wandering…
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Why your next Bangkok staycation should be in Phra Nakhon (not Sukhumvit, not Silom)
Most Bangkok locals haven’t been to the old city since a school field trip, and most tourists rush through it in half a day: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, photo, done. Both groups are missing the essence of Phra Nakhon, Bangkok’s historic old town on Rattanakosin Island. Phra Nakhon is a completely different city from the one you know on the…
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Why do Thai monks collect food every morning instead of just cooking it?
Why do Thai monks collect food every morning instead of just cooking it themselves? A short guide for newcomers. If you are up early in Thailand, you will see them. Monks in orange robes walk barefoot through the streets at dawn and carry a bowl. They pause as people kneel to place food inside. This is one of the most…
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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…
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Thailand education ranking rises to 52 after years of decline
Thailand education ranking improved in 2026, rising three places to 52nd globally in the latest World Competitiveness Center report released on Monday, June 22. The update was announced by Deputy Government Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Patdadarasm Thongsaluaykorn, during a press briefing on Monday. The ranking is part of the World Competitiveness Center (WCC) index under the International Institute…
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