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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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Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort offers wellness, family stays on Phuket’s longest beach
While Phuket is best known for its busy beach towns and nightlife, the island’s northwest coast tells a different story. Set along Mai Khao Beach, Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort offers a peaceful alternative for travellers looking for nature, wellness, and beachfront living away from the crowds. Stretching more than 10 kilometres along Phuket’s northwest coastline and sitting…
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Rossini’s introduces the aperitivo escape an intimate Italian wine journey through 10 iconic classics
At a time when aperitivo culture has grown familiar across Bangkok’s dining scene, Rossini’s invites guests to rediscover its original spirit, unhurried, intentional, and rooted in the authenticity that has defined one of the city’s most celebrated Italian restaurants for three decades. Launching Friday, 19 June, and held every third Friday through November, Rossini’s Aperitivo Escape is a seated, immersive…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (June 12 to 14)
Bangkok has a good weekend mix this time around. There is a striking new exhibition at 515 Victory Hall, a proper second-hand treasure hunt in Bueng Kum, a free city-wide music celebration, a climate-focused film festival, and a creator fair at Siam Paragon. It is the kind of line-up that gives you a few very different ways to spend the…
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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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If you want to date a Thai woman, you have to know this first
For men who want to date a Thai woman seriously, the real obstacles are rarely the obvious ones. They do not fall apart because of distance, or different tastes in food, or the fact that she finds your home country baffling. They fall apart because of a small set of cultural misunderstandings that nobody explains until something is already broken.…
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Dusit International signs new hotel in Rishikesh as India expansion continues
Thailand-based hotel and property company Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Atmosphere, a luxury real estate and hospitality developer, to bring the Dusit Princess brand to Rishikesh in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. Slated to open in 2031, Dusit Princess Rishikesh will be a mixed-use development set in the Himalayan foothills near one of India’s…
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Bangkok’s new tennis format sells out first event, plans to expand across Asia
A Bangkok-based tennis community has sold out its debut social event and is already planning expansion across Southeast Asia, marking a new chapter for the city’s growing expat sports scene. Breakers Tennis launched its first edition: Breakers x Sterling Bangkok, filling all 12 spots within days of opening registration. The concept combines competitive tennis with a signature power card mechanic,…
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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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Thirty seven years on: What happened at Tiananmen Square?
June 4, 2026, marks the anniversary of one of the most significant and heavily suppressed events of the 20th century. For those who have never heard of it, this is the story.To understand Tiananmen, you have to understand China in the 1980s. After the chaos of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution, which devastated the country’s economy and social fabric, paramount leader…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (June 5 to 7)
Bangkok feels a little more interesting than usual this weekend. There is live art built around sea salt and survival at Jim Thompson Art Center, a free exhibition at River City that turns inner fears into something strangely human, a music-and-T-shirt festival that is likely to swallow half a day at QSNCC, an art fair spread through hotel rooms in…
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Thailand’s dominant Covid strain not more severe, DDC says
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control confirmed today, June 3, that the Covid-19 NB.1.8.1 variant has remained the country’s dominant strain since mid-2025, but officials have found no evidence that it causes more severe illness than earlier variants. DDC director-general Dr Montien Kanasawat said the Ministry of Public Health continues to monitor Covid-19 and changes in the SARS-CoV-2 virus through the…
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Health insurance in Thailand may have just got more expensive
When your health insurance renewal in Thailand lands and there’s an unfamiliar clause about a 30% co-payment on next year’s medical bills, that’s not a mistake or a typo. It’s the result of a regulatory change that came into effect in March 2025, and 2026 is the first full renewal cycle where it shows up in policyholder documents. Most expats…
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OKJ launches Grill & Ground at The Paseo Park Kanchanaphisek with 259-baht salad bar and steaks from 299 baht
Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Public Company Limited (OKJ) has launched a new dining brand, Grill & Ground, opening its first Thailand location on June 2, 2026, at The Paseo Park Kanchanaphisek in Bangkok. The company is positioning Grill & Ground as a new steak and salad bar concept built around the line “Unlimited Freshness, Your Way,” with a focus…
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Malaysia bans Thai shrimp over seabass dispute, 4 billion baht at risk
Malaysia’s ban on Thai shrimp imports took effect on June 1, targeting five species and putting more than 4 billion baht in annual export revenue at immediate risk. The measure is a direct response to Thailand’s own import restrictions on Malaysian seabass, and it has already disrupted trade on both sides of the border. What Malaysia has banned and why…
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SLAPP lawsuits in Thailand: When the law becomes a weapon and telling the truth lands you in court
Did you know that in Thailand, posting a criticism of the government or a public agency, even if it stays within legal limits, contains no offensive language, and is based entirely on facts, can still result in a court summons arriving at your door a few weeks later? A defamation lawsuit with damages claimed at 50 million baht. You know…
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