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Sponsored 5 ways retirees in Thailand lose money (and how to stop it)
Retiring in Thailand can be affordable and enjoyable, but many retirees lose money due to common mistakes. High living costs, scams, and unexpected expenses can quickly drain savings. There are five ways that retirees in Thailand can lose money and...
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BKFC THAILAND 3: Moment of truth set for September 3
Press Release Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Thailand presented by Singha is set to return with an electrifying third event on Saturday, September 3, 2022, live from the world-famous Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok. The event is set to begin at 6:00 PM ICT/11:00 AM GMT/7:00 AM EST, and will be available worldwide on the BKFC app. Book for the event…
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Modernform opens up a space of inspiration at its new home on Soi Sukhumvit 49
Press Release Modernform Group Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading office and home furniture brand, invites everyone to find inspiration to fulfil their lifestyle needs at its new showroom, which is unlike anything you have seen. To create its new showroom, the brand has turned a heritage house into a lifestyle community right in the heart of Bangkok. Based on a design…
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Jungceylon undergoes renovation to become a one-stop shopping paradise
Press Release “Jungceylon Shopping Center is renovating the shopping mall’s basement by allocating space and introducing new exciting shops to meet the lifestyles of Thai and foreign customers,” stated Mr Prawit Janyasittikul, Chief Executive Officer of Jungceylon Shopping Center Patong Phuket. The ‘Jungle Building’ inside Jungceylon has a total basement area is over 7,000 sqm. The food bazaar located in…
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LASIK eye surgery with state-of-the-art procedures in Thailand
Press Release The breakthroughs in new technology and procedures have ensured that Refractive surgery today is safe with a low complication rate. The top benefits of having Refractive surgery in Thailand include state-of-the-art procedures at award-winning hospitals like Thonburi Bamrungmuang, usually, at a fraction of the cost you’ll pay in your own country. Combine that with the great service Thailand…
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Everything you need to know about the Bangkok Skytrain (BTS)
Bangkok Transit System better known by locals and tourists as the ‘Skytrain’, is as ubiquitous in Bangkok as good street food and fake Viagra. It’s one of the easiest and fastest ways to get around Bangkok. Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC), a subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings, operated the system under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).…
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Enjoy a splashing time and immerse yourself in Thai Mythology in Andamanda Phuket
Looking for a destination to enjoy a splashing time in Phuket? The brand-new Andamanda Phuket Water Park, which is about 100,000 square meters, is undoubtedly the best place to go to. Among the many fun things you can enjoy in Andamanda Phuket is The Great Water Kingdom, a Thai heritage-themed waterpark that embraces the local Thai culture and mythology. It…
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Top 5 reasons to get a maid service in Thailand
Having a clean and tidy home can make a world of difference in your quality of life. The issue is that, given our hectic schedules, it can be difficult or even impossible to complete all that cleaning and organising. The good news you can get a maid at an affordable price in Thailand to help you do your household cleaning.…
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Monsoon season in Thailand explained
Thailand has just three seasons… damn hot, not-quite-so-hot and wet (sometimes torrential). The wet time of the year is variously called the wet season, the green season or monsoon season in Thailand. Whilst some people view the rain, sometimes very heavy, as a disruption, other embrace the annual downpours and enjoy the break from the hot weather. Depends if you’re…
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Thailand’s Entry Requirements August 2022
Travelling to Thailand in August 2022? Here’s everything you need to know before you go. If you’re planning to stay in the kingdom for less than 30 days, and you hold a passport from one of these 64 countries, you don’t need a visa to enter Thailand. Tourists are no longer required to apply for Thailand Pass or buy health…
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Phuket foundation gives hundreds of children scholarships
A foundation in Phuket is helping give the island province’s children a bright future. The Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation usually focuses on rescue work and helping victims of accidents and disasters. But the foundation also has an annual education scholarship program. The foundation presented scholarships to 313 children at its annual scholarship ceremony on Tuesday. At the ceremony, the foundation’s president…
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Thailand launches new 10-year visa to attract foreign experts
Thailand next month is launching a new 10-year visa to attract foreign experts to the country to boost industry and commerce. The Thai Board of Investment Deputy secretary-general Narit Therdsteerasukdi revealed the kingdom is looking to invite about one million skilled workers to develop and advance the nation’s economy, particularly in the electric vehicle, electronics, medicine, and defense industry. Narit…
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NYE & RGP Development and Siam Piwat join hands in a strategic deal to manage “Park Silom” Project
Press Release NYE & RGP Development Co., Ltd., a collaboration between NYE Estate Co., Ltd., and Minor International PCL, inks a strategic deal with Siam Piwat Co., Ltd. for a retail asset management and property management for “Park Silom”, a premium mixed-use project in the heart of Silom under the theme “New Breed of Silom.” The retail space spans over…
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The many advantages of surgery in Thailand
Press Release Before the Covid pandemic dramatically changed travel and tourism globally, medical tourism was putting Thailand on the map for those in pursuit of affordable healthcare and wellness treatments. According to TICA – the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association – the Land of Smiles was attracting around a million foreigners a year for medical purposes alone up until the…
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What to do if you get bitten by a snake in Thailand
Tropical Thailand is home to over 200 species of snakes, more than 60 of which are considered venomous and a danger to humans. Snakes don’t usually attack unless provoked or threatened, but it doesn’t hurt to be aware of how to deal with a snake bite if you live or are travelling to the Land of Sssmiles. The way a…
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15 healthy food to grab while on the go at 7-Eleven Thailand
We’ve all been there: your stomach starts growling while you’re travelling, out running errands, balancing a jam-packed schedule, on a 10-minute lunch break that was supposed to be an hour, or driving on a long road trip and the best option was to get food from a 7-Eleven. This convenience store chain can be found almost everywhere in the country…
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Phuket beachfront bar and grill with a unique dining experience
Press Release Make the most of a short escape in Phuket with a relaxing dining experience right on Patong Beach facing the blue Andaman Sea. Sears & Co Bar and Grill introduces meat lovers to a relaxed and social dining experience in a chilled atmosphere. Serving simple and delicious dishes with high-quality ingredients, Sears & Co Bar and Grill offers…
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A Mission To Unchain And Rescue The Working Elephants With Digital Art – Unchained Elephants
Thailand has long been a prized tourist destination, with people travelling globally to visit. A popular bucket list activity for many of these people is a visit to an elephant camp. For the tourists, it is a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience, being so close to such a magnificent creature. For the elephant, however, it is a lifetime’s experience of torment, fear…
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Electric vehicles are now available to rent in Phuket, Thailand
Phuket has entered a new era of sustainability by welcoming the island’s first ever rentable 100% electric vehicle (EV). Tourists can rent the Nissan Leaf from SIXT Thailand and cruise around Phuket without producing any harmful emissions at all. SIXT Thailand partnered with InterContinental Phuket Resort on the project, who have installed a series of EV charging stations compatible with…
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Roti Sai Mai, what is it and where to get it?
Thanks to Blackpink’s Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban and her massive selling power, Roti Sai Mai is now trending globally. After the K-Pop superstar posted a video on her Instagram account showing her rolling up one of the snacks, fans raced out to buy it. Sellers outside the Ayutthaya Hospital even reported that customer numbers spiked overnight. But what is Roti Sai…
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Bangkok school brings back online learning after Covid-19 outbreak
A secondary school in Bangkok is bringing back online learning after a big Covid-19 outbreak. The Triam Udom Suksa Phattanakan School, which teaches grades 7-12, has had as many as 910 students test positive for the virus. The school, located in Bangkok’s central district of Suan Luang, plans to shut down to be cleaned on Friday, July 22. The online…
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TAT and Airbnb are working together for digital nomads
To attract remote workers or digital nomads, Airbnb is collaborating with the Tourism Authority of Thailand on a number of projects, including the creation of a special Thailand hub that will feature the best long-term rental properties in the country as well as important details about entry requirements and current visa regulations. Airbnb will also collaborate with TAT on educational…
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A bold new rehab approach to treating drug & alcohol addiction in Thailand: Flow Recovery Retreat Phuket
Press Release Alcohol and drugs are one of the major social problems in society. Studies show that 10% of the general population have had alcohol or drug use disorder at some time in their lives. And the current situation and everything that is happening around the world doesn’t make it any easier for anyone. Many are facing more stress, anxiety…
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Regents Pattaya accredited with the Wellbeing Award for Schools
Sponsored Regents International School Pattaya has become one of the first international schools in Thailand to receive an award recognising its effort in prioritising emotional wellbeing and mental health for all students and staff. The school has just been awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS). This makes Regents one of the first international schools in the country to achieve this honour.…
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Foreigners might be able to own land in Thailand, but there’s a few catches
Foreigners might be able to own land in Thailand. The proposal is being drafted by the Thai Interior Ministry which would allow foreigners to own up to 1 rai of land (around 1,600 square metres, .16 hectare or .4 acre). But, yes, there’s a catch. Foreign buyers would be required to invest 40 million baht in Thailand for 3 years…
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Lifestyle Cafes and Hang Out Venue at Jungceylon Shopping Center, Patong, Phuket
Press Release The famous Phuket shopping mall, Jungceylon Shopping Center, is moving forward to renovate the Sino Phuket Zone of over 3,800 square meters under the name, “The Garden Zone”. “The Garden Zone” is the centre of international gourmet restaurants from around the world and lifestyle cafes day and night, with an aesthetic and modern design based on the grandeur…
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The ultimate guide to living in Pattaya (2022)
Pattaya, a small city on the east coast of Thailand, is one of the most popular places to live for expats and retirees in Thailand. Despite its infamous reputation for its exuberant nightlife, Pattaya is a thriving city with beautiful beaches, stunning surroundings, superb entertainment options, major shopping centres, a great selection of restaurants, world-class hospitals, and international schools. Moreover,…
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Thai tourist visa fees might be suspended until the end of 2022
To boost arrivals and increase spending by international visitors, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has approached the government to consider suspending all visa fees till the end of 2022. The current price is 1,000 baht for people applying for a visa before arrival and 2,000 baht for those countries, that are required to pay a vis fee, applying for a…
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The best island tours from Phuket in 2022
There are many islands around Phuket that are just waiting to be discovered. While some are easily accessible by water, others require some advance preparation. Thus, participating in the top Phuket island tours will surely make your trip smoother and more enjoyable. It can be difficult to choose which tour will be worthwhile when there are so many locations to…
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Real estate investment opportunity in Phuket- Solar-powered pool villas for sale in Thailand
Press Release Demand for rental properties has been on the rise in Thailand since things began to ease up and businesses started to reopen in 2022. One of the main reasons is that many of the first-time buyers who were going to invest in properties have had to take a detour for their securities in these uncertain times. However, this…
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BISP student, Puthi, invited to Europe as part of GSPDP/ITF/ATF 14&U tennis team
Sponsored A British International School Phuket (BISP) student, Kunanan (Puthi), was invited to join the GSPDP/ITF/ATF 14 & Under Team, who travelled for a series of tournaments in Europe from 30 June. A letter from the Executive Director of the Asian Tennis Federation, Manpreet Kandhari, to the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand stated this invitation. The Grand Slam Player Development…
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