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Sponsored Why retirees in Thailand are choosing long-term health insurance over quick fixes
Retirees in Thailand are increasingly seeing the importance of health insurance in protecting their well-being during retirement. With insurance requirements for retirement visas and rising healthcare costs, many are moving away from short-term plans and choosing long-term coverage. Long-term health...
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Why 8 Atelier Residence is poised for growth: Phuket’s investment hotspot in the making
Phuket’s residential real estate market is no longer defined only by beachfront villas and short-stay resort condominiums. The island is now seeing sustained interest from international investors targeting long-term yields, capital stability, and access to full-scale lifestyle infrastructure. Looking at that demand, 8 Atelier Residence by Glam Estate Group ticks all the boxes. This new condominium project introduces a low-density,…
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Phuket’s boldest new lifestyle hotel! TRIBE Phuket Patong brings edge and energy to Thailand’s most famous beach town
Just like the beach town it calls home, TRIBE Phuket Patong is full of character. Freshly opened in July 2025, this new hotel in Phuket brings a youthful energy that’s both functional and fun to the area, with bold design and urban-meets-tropical interiors. Walk through its front doors, and it’s clear that this is a hotel that understands the tempo…
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Vroom vroom therapy and Thailand’s ongoing love affair with motorsports
Imagine you’re in an expat bar in Thailand, and on the TV they show a news report for Thailand having the F1 race in Bangkok 2028. After hearing this, you might wonder to yourself or aloud, “Thailand likes racing?!” Oh, little do you know. Let’s get one thing straight: Thailand LOVES racing and motorsports. For those who think motorsports is…
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Bank of Thailand may cut rates amid US tariff concerns
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) may reduce interest rates multiple times by the end of this year to bolster the economy if US tariffs on Thai goods prove uncompetitive compared to regional counterparts. Head of research for the banking and financial sector at Kasikorn Research Centre, Kanjana Chockpisansin, indicated that the think tank anticipates at least one additional rate cut…
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Introducing XM Traders Club, your new trading advantage
XM has officially rebranded its loyalty programme under the new name ‘XM Traders Club,’ aiming to elevate the trading experience with greater value. Members can accumulate XMC (XM Coin) every time they open a trade, which can then be redeemed for bonuses, cash, or a wide variety of premium rewards. Trade smarter with XM Traders Club and reward points The…
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Asia Pacific’s first LGBTQ+ digital health platform launches in Thailand
As we inch closer towards inclusivity in healthcare, PrideHealth, Asia Pacific’s first LGBTQ+-centric digital health platform, has officially launched in Thailand. PrideHealth is designed to bridge the gap in healthcare access for LGBTQ+ and marginalised individuals, who remain disproportionately underserved in traditional healthcare systems across the region. PrideHealth was founded by medical industry executive Bruce Li (CEO & CTO), award-winning marketeer…
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Get the most out of your Phuket trip with these tourist shopping privileges
Phuket’s beaches might be the main draw, but if you’re planning to visit the island this summer, you’ll want to add shopping to your itinerary. One of the island’s most iconic shopping malls, Jungceylon in Phuket, is going all in with a string of exclusive deals for tourists this season. We’re talking up to 70% off across big-name brands and…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (August 1 to 3)
August in Bangkok might still be looking a little gloomy, but you don’t have to match the mood. Deciding what to do in the city for the weekend is never as easy as counting one, two, three. With too much happening at once, it’s easy to get stuck scrolling. But don’t worry. Below, we’ve rounded up the best events happening…
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