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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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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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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…
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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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Thailand launches Health Excellence 2026 to strengthen global health and healing tourism
Thailand has officially launched Thailand Health Excellence 2026, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and a network of public and private partners, medical institutions, academic organisations, and wellness providers. The initiative aims to strengthen Thailand’s position as a global health and healing destination as more travellers seek experiences focused on prevention, recovery, longevity, emotional wellbeing, and quality of…
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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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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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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Patong launches all-inclusive package with beach club access
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort has introduced an All-Inclusive Package with Beach Club Access, offering guests a convenient tropical getaway with dining, drinks, and beachfront experiences included in one daily rate. Designed for comfort, relaxation, and ease, the package brings together accommodation at one of Phuket’s most popular beachfront destinations with access to selected food and beverages across…
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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…
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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…
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Could Hua Hin be Thailand’s next best place to live?
Hua Hin has always had a certain kind of reputation. Royal family. Old money. Bangkok elite with weekend houses and golf memberships. Retirees who found the pace of life agreeable never went back. It was never the loudest city in Thailand, and that was rather the point. That reputation is only the beginning. Something has been shifting in Hua Hin…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The symptoms women overlook and what a gynecologic oncologist in Bangkok wants you to know
Gynecologic cancers are among the leading causes of cancer-related death in women, yet many of the earliest warning signs go unrecognised for months, sometimes years. By the time a woman seeks care, the window for early intervention has often already narrowed. Prof. Dr Siriwan Tangjitgamol has spent her career working at exactly that window. An obstetrician-gynaecologist specialising in gynecologic oncology…
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Travel insurance for long stay in Thailand: 10 things to consider
The Destination Thailand Visa has put thousands of remote workers, freelancers, and long-stay foreigners (people who stay for many months at a time, often 180+ days a year) into a position the insurance market was not really designed for. They live in Thailand in every practical sense, but on a visa that, on paper, looks like a series of long…
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Retiring in Bangkok: why hospital access beats price per sqm
If you are retiring in Bangkok, you have probably been filtering neighbourhoods by price per square metre, BTS stops from Sukhumvit, and how far the nearest supermarket is. That is the wrong filter. The better one is simpler: which district puts you within 15 minutes of a hospital with English-speaking specialists, JCI accreditation, and direct billing from your insurer. At…
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SIG and WWF mark second-year progress of forest conservation partnership in Thailand
A corporate partnership focused on protecting some of Thailand’s most critical forest landscapes has marked two years of measurable progress on the ground, from ranger training and community conservation to technology-assisted wildlife management. SIG, a packaging system solutions provider, and WWF have released a second-year update on their Forests Forward partnership in Thailand, which supports conservation and improved forest management…
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Betagro THAIFEX 2026 spotlights ‘Serving Better Food to the World’ and global growth plans
Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG) showcased its food portfolio and supply chain capabilities at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 under the theme Serving Better Food to the World, positioning the business as a Food Solutions Provider with end-to-end Whole Supply Chain Management covering product development, manufacturing, quality assurance, distribution, and market expansion. At the show, Betagro highlighted new products aimed…
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La Bottega Bangkok head chef Lorenzo launches new specials inspired by Piedmont and northern Italy
La Bottega Bangkok has appointed Chef Lorenzo as its new head chef, marking his first head chef role at the Thonglor restaurant, which has been operating since 2008. The restaurant said a new six-dish special menu is now available alongside its regular Italian offering. Chef Lorenzo, who was born in Vercelli in Italy’s Piedmont region, joins the kitchen after working…
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Isan Creative Festival 2026 returns to Khon Kaen on July 11 to 19 with ‘Northeast Modern’ theme
The Creative Economy Agency (CEA) has announced the return of Isan Creative Festival 2026 for its sixth edition, running from July 11 to 19, 2026 across four main venues in Khon Kaen and with satellite activities across northeastern Thailand. The nine-day festival will run daily from 11am to 9pm at TCDC Khon Kaen, Central Khon Kaen Campus, the Sri Chan…
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David Byrne announces ‘Who Is the Sky?’ new album and world tour in Asia
Live Nation Tero has announced that American musician, writer, visual artist and filmmaker David Byrne will perform in Bangkok on August 10 at UOB LIVE, in support of his new album Who Is The Sky? that came out on September 5, 2025 via Remote Control/Matador. The organiser said Byrne’s new live show will feature 13 musicians, singers and dancers, including members…
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Best real estate agencies and platforms in Phuket
Phuket’s property market has grown into one of Southeast Asia’s most active destinations for foreign buyers, retirees, and expats looking to invest, relocate, or secure a lifestyle asset in Thailand. Navigating it well requires the right guidance. The legal framework for foreign ownership, the differences between freehold and leasehold structures, and the sheer range of available property types across the…
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Thailand rainy season: When it hits, where it hurts, how to prepare
Thailand’s rainy season has a reputation it doesn’t entirely deserve. Yes, it rains, sometimes heavily, but the idea that monsoon months mean washed-out days and ruined plans is largely a myth. For expats already living here, it is simply a season to navigate. Know when it falls, which regions it hits hardest, and what it means for your health, and…
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French finesse, Thai soul, great location, and long stays at La Clef in Thonglor
There are serviced residences in Bangkok, and then there are addresses. La Clef Bangkok by The Crest Collection falls firmly into the second category. As the first Crest Collection property in Thailand, it arrives not just as a place to stay but as a statement about how extended living in Bangkok can feel when design, location, and hospitality are taken…
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Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok ranked 17 in Top Meeting Hotel in Asia Pacific by Cvent
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok has been named the #17 Top Meeting Hotel in Asia Pacific by Cvent, marking the second consecutive year the property has been recognised on the annual list. Cvent’s Top Meeting Hotels list highlights properties that deliver strong group experiences through event planner collaboration, service standards and tailored event offerings. Rankings are determined based on…
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Fine rubies and the new era of luxury investment
As global oil prices continue to rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, experts believe the effects will spread far beyond petrol stations and airline tickets. Industries around the world are already facing higher transportation, shipping, and production costs, including the gemstone trade. International oil prices recently climbed above US$100 per barrel, while major financial institutions described…
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Thailand’s medical tourism recovery and rising demand for cosmetic surgery
In 2018, Thailand stood at the peak of its medical tourism boom. Millions of international patients travel to the country each year, drawn by internationally trained doctors, modern hospitals, and treatment costs often significantly lower than in Western markets. Then the pandemic paused global travel. Today, that momentum has returned. By 2024 to 2025, the estimated number of foreign patients…
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