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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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James Alyn Wee Joins the opening Act for the 2026 “SIRUP ASIA TOUR TURN THE PAGE IN ASIA 2026,”
The anticipation is building for the highly awaited return of SIRUP. The prominent Neo-soul artist from Japan brings his signature Sing + Rap style back to the stage. He has prepared a major surprise for Thai fans by inviting James Alyn Wee to perform as the opening act for the SIRUP ASIA TOUR TURN THE PAGE IN ASIA 2026. The…
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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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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (May 29 to 31)
Bangkok has one of its most varied weekends in a while. Pride will take over the city centre on Sunday, Bangna is getting a greener and more relaxed kind of festival, anime fans have a full weekend at QSNCC, Laufey is bringing her first full solo concert in Thailand to IMPACT Arena, and Habito Mall has an easy community stop…
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Blue Elephant showcase features new curry powders and Tom Yum seasoning at THAIFEX 2026
Blue Elephant Group showcased its latest product range at THAIFEX–Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok under the theme From Thai Culinary Heritage to Global Gourmet Products, with a focus on formats designed to make authentic Thai flavours easier to cook at home. Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, founder and executive chef, led the brand direction, building on more than 45 years…
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Chud Thai conquered Paris. Thailand’s most elegant dress 66 years in the making.
A former royal palace in the heart of Paris, built for kings and art, its halls now draped in Thai silk. Outside, the Seine carries its usual indifferent grey. Inside, visitors from a dozen countries are standing very still in front of a gold-and-black gown that stopped the room. That gown, a Chud Thai Siwalai, has been stopping rooms for…
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Best places to buy Muay Thai shorts in Thailand
Muay Thai shorts are one of the most recognisable pieces of kit in combat sports. Wide leg cuts, high side slits, and bold designs are built around function as much as tradition. The cut allows the hip rotation needed for kicks, knees, and defensive checks. If you are visiting Thailand to train or simply want a genuine pair to take…
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Travel insurance in Thailand: why it’s not enough for expats
Travel insurance in Thailand covers the ambulance, the ER, and the first few days of treatment. For most short-term visitors, that is exactly what it is designed to do. The question changes when Thailand stops being a destination and becomes where you actually live. What travel insurance is actually designed to do Most travel policies are built for trips of…
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Ebola risks in Thailand under watch after Congo outbreak
The Thai government has ordered the Ministry of Public Health to closely monitor Ebola risks in Thailand after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo an international public health emergency. Deputy government spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan said Today, May 20, that the WHO declaration concerned an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, eastern…
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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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Foreign tourist among new Mpox cases reported in Thailand
Thailand has reported 1,074 cumulative Mpox cases and 16 deaths, with health officials warning people in higher-risk groups to monitor symptoms after new Clade Ib cases and infections linked to tourist areas. Dr Montien Kanasawat, director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), said today, May 19, that surveillance data from the Division of Epidemiology showed two new confirmed Clade…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (May 15 to 17)
Bangkok’s weekend line-up feels nicely varied this time around. There is a heritage book sale in one of the city’s most beautiful old buildings, a live Muay Thai show, a custom car event, a talk programme in Siam, and a river-based indie music night to start the weekend. It is a good mix for anyone who wants plans that feel…
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Online hair dye leaves Ratchaburi man with severe allergic reaction
A man in Ratchaburi has warned others to carefully check hair dye products after he suffered a severe allergic reaction from a hair dye he bought online that left his scalp irritated, his face swollen, and fluid leaking from the dyed area. The case was shared on Facebook by a user named Khun Weng Khao Tom Pla Zing Ratchaburi, who…
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THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 expands to 12 halls as 3,300+ exhibitors and 88,000+ visitors set for Bangkok
THAIFEX – Anuga Asia will return from May 26 to 30, 2026, at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok, expanding to 12 halls and more than 140,000 square metres, in what organisers described as the event’s largest edition to date. Organisers said the expanded show comes as sourcing decisions across the food and beverage sector become more time-sensitive, with growth…
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Thailand tightens Hantavirus screening for South America arrivals
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has tightened screening for travellers arriving from 13 South American countries as part of Hantavirus surveillance, although no cases have been found in Thailand. Today, May 12, DDC director-general Montien Khanasawat inspected the international disease control checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The visit followed screening measures introduced for travellers arriving from South America yesterday, May…
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Coronavirus found in Thai bats poses low spread risk, DDC says
Thailand has found a coronavirus in bats during routine wildlife disease surveillance, but no human infections have been reported, and the public risk remains low, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC). DDC Director-General Dr Montien Kanasawat said today, May 8, that the discovery reflected Thailand’s ability to rapidly detect emerging diseases through its monitoring systems. Researchers studying horseshoe…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (May 8 to 10)
Bangkok has a strong mix this weekend, especially if you are after plans that feel a little more worthwhile than just another casual outing. Coffee is one of the big themes, with a major international trade show in town and the Thailand AeroPress Championship closing out the week in Talat Noi. Alongside that, there is a large finance expo, a…
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Mpox cases in Thailand reach 48 after Songkran period
Thailand is closely monitoring mpox after the Songkran travel period, with 48 confirmed cases reported this year as of May 3 and health officials warning that more cases may appear during the disease’s incubation period. Department of Disease Control (DDC) chief Dr Montien Kanasawat said today, May 7, that mpox remains under close watch, especially the Clade Ib strain. The…
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MP urges action as Thai youth depression hits 26.9%
Democrat Party MP Karndee Leopairote, yesterday, May 6, urged the government to strengthen mental health support for young people after citing rising rates of depression and self-harm among Thai youth. Speaking during a House of Representatives meeting at Parliament, Karndee said she was raising the issue both as an MP and as a mother after her daughter told her that…
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Ubon Ratchathani man dies from rabies after puppy scratch
A man from Ubon Ratchathani died from rabies after he was scratched by a Siberian Husky puppy, prompting livestock officials to vaccinate more than 600 dogs and cats within a 5 kilometre radius of the outbreak site. The story was shared today, May 6, by Dr Worapol Charoenporn through the Facebook page สุขภาพดีไปกับหมอวรพล, after he spoke with the deputy governor…
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Looking to party? Here are the 10 best nightclubs in Thailand in 2026 worth going to
Thailand’s nightclub scene has reached a level in 2026 that few predicted even five years ago. Eight venues now sit in DJ Mag’s global Top 100 Clubs ranking, production budgets rival major European festivals, and Bangkok’s RCA strip has become one of the most technically advanced clubbing corridors in Asia. Whether you are chasing laser shows, underground techno, or hip-hop,…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (May 1 to 3)
Bangkok has a nicely mixed weekend ahead, with pets, food, design, vintage culture, and a few easy plans that do not need too much effort. Whether you want a big expo, a newly opened local food spot, or something with a bit more character than the usual mall stop, plenty is happening across the city from May 1 to 3.…
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Fujiseiki showcases TSDH shari ball machine at THAIFEX-HOREC ASIA 2026
Japanese food-production equipment manufacturer Fujiseiki Co., Ltd. said it is advancing automation-focused production systems as demand grows for efficient operations that maintain consistent quality, hygiene and safety standards in food manufacturing. Published by Global Kigyo, the report said Fujiseiki has built an international reputation for developing machines that produce artisan Japanese foods such as sushi and onigiri to match the…
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‘Motion is life’ — What one orthopaedic trauma specialist wants you to know
Broken bones are more common than most people think. Around 50% to 60% of all orthopaedic cases involve fractures, not joint replacements, not spinal disorders, but fractures. Traffic accidents, falls, sports injuries, and workplace incidents send people through emergency rooms every day, and for many of them, the quality of care they receive in the hours and days after the…
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Bangkok has a real English-language comedy circuit and here’s is what it looks like from the inside
Bangkok has the kind of comedy scene that still surprises people who have never stood in it. The assumption, usually made by people who passed through too quickly or not at all, is that English-language stand-up in Asia is thin, occasional, and mostly a novelty for tourists who have run out of other things to do at 8pm on a…
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IPPUDO Emporium reopens with Zuzutto Bar and new Hakata-inspired signature dishes
IPPUDO Thailand has announced the reopening of its Emporium location at The Emporium Shopping Centre, describing it as the brand’s most significant store relaunch in Thailand to date. The company said the new IPPUDO Emporium reflects its updated concept, focused on Hakata heritage, meticulous ramen craft and the Japanese hospitality principle of omotenashi, under the long-held philosophy: “Keep Changing to…
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A new rhythm for your body with Sole Mio Clinic’s ‘Shape & Recover’ programme throughout May
Shape is not only built through effort. It is shaped by how the body recovers, responds and adapts. As May arrives in Phuket and the pace of travel begins to ease, Sole Mio Clinic is inviting locals and long-stay guests to use the quieter rhythm to reset, refine and support balance through its Shape & Recover programme for May 1…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (April 24 to 26)
Bangkok has a nicely mixed weekend ahead, with live music, books, vinyl, design, coffee culture, and a few easy events that are perfect for dipping in and out of. If you are after something social but not too full-on, this weekend’s line-up feels especially easy to work with. You can spend part of the day browsing in Talad Noi, listening…
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