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  • EventsGambero Rosso back in Bangkok

    Gambero Rosso back in Bangkok

    Mark your calendars for June 4, a date that promises to be unforgettable for Thai wine aficionados! Gambero Rosso is making a triumphant return to Thailand, the Asian market that’s currently bursting with potential. With the recent abolition of import duties, the appetite for wine is soaring, fueled not just by tourism but also by a vibrant new generation eager…

  • FinanceTrustFinance: Powering finance businesses worldwide through trust

    TrustFinance: Powering finance businesses worldwide through trust

    In the highly competitive and regulation-focused financial industry, trust is not just a value, it is a vital asset. Recognising this need, TrustFinance, a Singapore-based platform tailored specifically for financial businesses, has expanded its global suite of B2B services. These services are designed to support brokers, fintech platforms, investment firms, and other financial service providers in establishing and communicating trust…

  • FinanceEC Markets takes centre stage at iFX Expo International 2025 in Limassol

    EC Markets takes centre stage at iFX Expo International 2025 in Limassol

    In June, EC Markets will undertake initiatives that mark new, decisive steps in its worldwide expansion and consolidation within the financial sector. The company will play a leading role at the now-established iFX Expo International 2025, which will be held from June 17 to 19 at the City of Dreams Mediterranean Resort in Limassol, Cyprus. This year’s iFX Expo is…

  • Visa InformationFinancial requirements for the Thailand tourist visa in 2025

    Financial requirements for the Thailand tourist visa in 2025

    Thailand is once again requiring travellers to show proof of funds when applying for a Thailand tourist visa, as part of a broader update to its immigration policies. The move comes alongside the introduction of the new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) and ongoing discussions about shortening visa-free stays. If you’re planning to visit Thailand this year, here’s everything you…

  • Best BitesK by Vicky Cheng brings contemporary Cantonese cuisine to Bangkok

    K by Vicky Cheng brings contemporary Cantonese cuisine to Bangkok

    If you’re looking for a lunch spot that’s worth dressing up for, K by Vicky Cheng delivers – both in flavour and skyline. Perched on the 56th floor of EA Rooftop at The Empire, this elegant fine-dining concept by Michelin-starred chef Vicky Cheng brings a fresh take on Chinese gastronomy to the heart of Bangkok. A taste of Hong Kong,…

  • FoodJUMBO Seafood Bangkok unveils 10 new dim sum creations celebrating the timeless art of Chinese-Singaporean cuisine

    JUMBO Seafood Bangkok unveils 10 new dim sum creations celebrating the timeless art of Chinese-Singaporean cuisine

    JUMBO Seafood Bangkok proudly launches its latest culinary showcase: a series of 10 exquisite dim sum creations. This launch marks the brand’s ongoing commitment to delivering authentic flavours, premium ingredients, and innovative presentations to discerning diners. Highlights from the new series include: JUMBO Tang Bao: An oversized xiao long bao filled with tender pork and rich, savoury broth. Served with…

  • FinanceTrustFinance Business 2025: A day of growth, trust, and collaboration

    TrustFinance Business 2025: A day of growth, trust, and collaboration

    TrustFinance successfully hosted TrustFinance Business 2025 at Gaysorn Urban Resort in Bangkok on May 9. The event welcomed over 10 leading brokers, fintech innovators, service providers, and financial media partners for a full-day summit focused on growth, collaboration, and trust-building across the financial ecosystem. The event featured a powerful mix of keynote insights, live product showcases, high-impact business matching, and…

  • GuidesGrabFood – Thailand’s No.1* Food Delivery App, Trusted for Easy, Delicious Variety!

    GrabFood – Thailand’s No.1* Food Delivery App, Trusted for Easy, Delicious Variety!

    Arriving in a new country is always a mix of excitement and uncertainty, especially when it comes to food. In Thailand, the options are endless, but menus in Thai and unfamiliar names can make it harder to enjoy your first few meals. GrabFood helps bridge that gap, offering a straightforward way to order from local and international restaurants with ease.…

  • FoodLa Bottega transforms into Cucina Popolare

    La Bottega transforms into Cucina Popolare

    On the occasion of its 14th anniversary, La Bottega gets a makeover as La Bottega – Cucina Popolare, one of the most renowned names in Italian cuisine in Bangkok, located in the lively Thonglor district, is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to return to the true soul of Italian cuisine. Since its inception in 2008, La Bottega has been…

  • HealthDKSH earns top honours at 2025 Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards

    DKSH earns top honours at 2025 Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards

    DKSH Business Unit Healthcare, a strategic healthcare solutions partner and leading provider of Market Expansion Services for pharmaceutical, over-the-counter (OTC), consumer health and medical device companies, has received a major accolade for its efforts in bringing healthcare to all patients in Thailand. At the 2025 Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, the company won Hospital Partnership of the…

  • EventsTHAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025: Powering Asia Pacific’s F&B future

    THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025: Powering Asia Pacific’s F&B future

    THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025, Asia Pacific’s most influential food and beverage (F&B) trade event, will return this May (27 to 31), at IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. The show will bring together industry players, thought-leaders, startup founders, and C-suite executives from across the globe to define and shape global trends on what we eat and how the industry…

  • Social Media Marketing (SMM)Born in Thailand and built for the world: Boosted by People is redefining marketing

    Born in Thailand and built for the world: Boosted by People is redefining marketing

    What started as a smart social-sharing solution in Thailand is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting disruptions in the global MarTech space. Boosted by People (BBP) is flipping the script on digital marketing, shifting the power from paid ads and expensive influencers to everyday people with real connections. And in doing so, it’s reshaping how brands think about…

  • EventsAscott and Chelsea celebrates the 2024/25 Famous CFC Tour in Bangkok

    Ascott and Chelsea celebrates the 2024/25 Famous CFC Tour in Bangkok

    Chelsea Football Club, in collaboration with presenting partner The Ascott Limited (Ascott), brought The Blues to Bangkok, Thailand, previously in April as the fourth and final stop of The Famous CFC tour for the 2024/25 season. Ascott also hosted the first stop of this season’s global fan experience in Singapore last December. Both events featured special appearances by club legend…

  • HealthMedPark Hospital’s campaign to encourages gastrointestinal cancer screening

    MedPark Hospital’s campaign to encourages gastrointestinal cancer screening

    This May, MedPark Hospital invites the public to take proactive steps toward better health through its latest campaign, “Stay Healthy, Stay Safe from Cancer,” promoting early detection and regular screening, especially for colorectal cancer. As one of the most common and increasingly diagnosed cancers among the Thai population, particularly in individuals aged 45 and above, early detection is key. The…

  • Social Media Marketing (SMM)Turn your social reach into real income with Boosted by People

    Turn your social reach into real income with Boosted by People

    Whether you’re an influencer, a niche page owner, a local business, or just someone who’s active on social media, your reach has value here in Thailand and beyond. Until now, getting paid for your reach meant brand deals, ad agencies, or expensive collaborations. But Boosted by People changes all that. With Boosted by People, you can now get paid to…

  • Thailand TravelChatrium launches limited-time deal, up to 40% off

    Chatrium launches limited-time deal, up to 40% off

    Chatrium Hospitality invites travellers to take advantage of its exciting 5.5 Flash & Fabulous Sale, offering an exclusive 40% off rooms & breakfast at participating Chatrium and Maitria hotels across Thailand, Myanmar, and Japan. Available until May 9, 2025, this limited-time flash sale is perfect for those planning a luxurious escape to Thailand, including Bangkok, Khao Yai, and Chanthaburi, or…

  • Bangkok TravelAmari Bangkok turns the page, welcomes a new general manager

    Amari Bangkok turns the page, welcomes a new general manager

    Amari Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Michel Scheffers as its new General Manager. With an illustrious career spanning over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Scheffers brings a wealth of experience, an unwavering commitment to excellence, and excitement to his new role. Scheffers has been a key leader within ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading name in Southeast…

  • EventsFACE Bangkok 2025: Meet the sharks of ASEAN

    FACE Bangkok 2025: Meet the sharks of ASEAN

    Looking to pitch your startup, network with investors, and connect with top-tier decision-makers across Southeast Asia? The FACE quarterly event returns once more with a blockbuster edition on Friday, May 9, 2025, at The St. Regis, Bangkok, held in partnership with the ASEAN Economic Forum and leading chambers of commerce. This exclusive experience gathers founders, CEOs, angel investors, and VCs…

  • Thailand TravelThe fascinating and very odd murals at Wat Borom Niwat

    The fascinating and very odd murals at Wat Borom Niwat

    For years, before I bought a used copy of Kenneth Barrett’s 2013 book, 22 Walks in Bangkok, I believed and often boldly claimed that this capital city has no architecture or art to recommend itself. Yet such ignorance and arrogance were easily overcome. It took just one good book and a willingness to get out and explore the city. In…

  • FinanceManage trading risk more effectively with HFM’s tools

    Manage trading risk more effectively with HFM’s tools

    HFM Group, a regulated, award-winning online broker, takes risk management seriously to provide cutting-edge technology, wide-ranging education, and advanced trading tools to clients worldwide. Their innovative solutions provide enhanced protection against unexpected market movements, offering features such as negative balance protection, customisable stop-loss and profit orders, and real-time risk analysis. With a commitment to enhancing trading experiences, HFM’s risk management…

  • Lifestyle5 Thai habits you didn’t know are secretly saving the planet (and what we can learn from them)

    5 Thai habits you didn’t know are secretly saving the planet (and what we can learn from them)

    Thailand’s full of things that make you look twice, like the tuk-tuks, the tangled electric wires, and the fact that it can rain sideways and still feel like summer. But hidden in the chaos are everyday habits that are, without meaning to be, surprisingly eco-friendly. Spend a bit of time here and you’ll spot the small, brilliant habits everywhere, the…

  • TravelAscott’s multi-typology strategy fuels expansion across the globe

    Ascott’s multi-typology strategy fuels expansion across the globe

    Building on strong momentum in 2024, which saw eight new property signings, more than double the previous year’s total, Ascott continues on its growth trajectory with three additional signings in the first four months of 2025. This brings Ascott’s brand portfolio to over 80 properties with more than 17,400 units, both operational and in the pipeline, across 43 cities. Across…

  • EventsMeals for Myanmar – Bid. Dine. Give.

    Meals for Myanmar – Bid. Dine. Give.

    When disaster strikes, we come together. And in Bangkok’s food scene, we come together over good food. Bangkok Foodies recently launched Meals for Myanmar (#Meals4Myanmar), a bold and heartfelt campaign to help rebuild lives after the devastating earthquakes that recently struck Myanmar. Thousands have lost their homes, and with monsoon season fast approaching, there is a critical period to provide…

  • EventsBangkok charity cocktail night raises funds for Myanmar earthquake victims

    Bangkok charity cocktail night raises funds for Myanmar earthquake victims

    The inaugural Cocktails for the Cause event, held previously on April 10 at Soho House Bangkok, brought together over 60 guests for an evening of purpose-driven drinks, raising 45,500 baht to directly support victims of the recent Myanmar earthquake. Spearheaded by Jonathan Benarr, the evening was created as an emergency-response gathering, with 100% of proceeds going to the Bangkok Community Help Foundation (BCHF).…

  • GuidesCrypto for Thai condos: A new approach for foreign buyers

    Crypto for Thai condos: A new approach for foreign buyers

    Thailand’s allure as a destination for investment and residence continues to attract foreigners. However, the complexities of international money transfers and Thai regulations can be a significant hurdle. Mantix offers an innovative new solution for foreign buyers to purchase Thai condos with cryptocurrency. Mantix, a European crypto payment service, chose Thailand as its initial market, offering a unique solution which…

  • Phuket TravelThe Art of Glow – Evening of creative expression, beauty & a gifted day of wellness

    The Art of Glow – Evening of creative expression, beauty & a gifted day of wellness

    Sole Mio Boutique Hotel & Wellness presents the third edition of its monthly series: Soul & Sole Sunset Journeys, themed The Art of Glow. As part of the celebration, guests will enjoy an evening of beauty and restoration, one invitation will be extended for a full day of complimentary wellness experiences, thoughtfully curated as a gesture of self-care. This special…

  • FoodThe Taste of Childhood Memories: EKKALUCK to stage four-hands collaboration with Chef Tor & Chef X

    The Taste of Childhood Memories: EKKALUCK to stage four-hands collaboration with Chef Tor & Chef X

    EKKALUCK at Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection, unveiled an exclusive four-hands culinary experience, Taste of Childhood Memories, featuring two of Marriott International’s celebrated chefs: Teerathep “Tor” Tishabhiromya, Executive Chef of Madi Paidi Bangkok, and Attapol “X” Thangthong, Executive Chef of Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse. Over the next two months, the duo will share their most cherished dishes, including traditional…

  • FinanceFBS brings joy to vulnerable communities during Ramadan

    FBS brings joy to vulnerable communities during Ramadan

    FBS, a leading global broker, proudly concluded its Ramadan 2025 charitable efforts in partnership with SUKA Society in Malaysia and the Peduli Anak Foundation in Indonesia. With a total donation of US$20,000, FBS supported over 400 people across both regions. In collaboration with SUKA Society, FBS provided essential food supplies and Ramadan care packages to vulnerable communities. From March 18…

  • Koh Samui TravelTwilight mixology with Aurelijus at AIR BAR, InterContinental Koh Samui

    Twilight mixology with Aurelijus at AIR BAR, InterContinental Koh Samui

    Join us for an exceptional evening at AIR BAR, InterContinental, Koh Samui’s most iconic venue, offering stunning sunset views that are as breathtaking as the drinks. On Tuesday, April 29, from 5pm to 11pm, join in on a one-of-a-kind evening featuring creative cocktails, delectable snacks, and live entertainment, all set against the backdrop of the stunning five islands. The event…

  • FoodWhy are boat noodles served in tiny bowls and why you’ll need at least five

    Why are boat noodles served in tiny bowls and why you’ll need at least five

    If you’ve ever sat down at a boat noodle shop in Thailand and been surprised by the size of the bowl, you’re not alone. Boat noodles, or kuai tiao ruea (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ), are famously served in bowls so small you could almost finish one in three slurps. But behind these tiny servings lies a rich tradition that has helped turn the…