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Sponsored Hot Phuket property deal: Arise Vibe launches limited offer on only four units, now from 2.5m baht
Phuket's property market is full of big names and high prices, but some of the most exciting opportunities are happening just outside the spotlight. That’s where you’ll find Arise Vibe. Set in Si Sunthon, one of Phuket’s fastest-growing areas, this...
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Get ready for delicious seafood at festival in Cha-am, Thailand
Get ready for a week filled with mouth-watering seafood, live music, and lots of fun activities as Thailand’s oceanside city of Cha-am prepares to host its annual seafood festival. From March 11 to 18, visitors can enjoy a range of delicious locally caught seafood at the event. The festival will be held from the viewpoint of the Cha-am beachfront. Whether…
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Regents International School Pattaya students reach peak of Mt Kilimanjaro
It was a moment of joy, pride, and accomplishment for the Kili ’23 Expedition Team as they reached the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro on March 1st, 2023. After six days of arduous hiking and scrambling, the team of eleven students from Regents International School Pattaya and their leader, Mr Fabia, successfully made it to the top of the highest freestanding…
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Aussie man apprehended in Phuket after taking erratic joy ride in stolen car
Thai police apprehended an Aussie man after he was found to have stolen a car at the Phuket International Airport and proceeded to take an erratic joy ride. The man reportedly stole the car at the airport’s car park, hit a parked vehicle and fled the scene. He then ran through two police checkpoints before he was apprehended. According to…
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Leading Thai health expert calls for govt to reform healthcare system
One of Thailand’s leading health experts reckons the government needs to reform the kingdom’s healthcare system. Assoc. Prof. Chanchai Sittipunt, dean of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine, suggested at a recent seminar on Health and Wellness Sustainability that the government must shift toward people-centred health services, adding that it needs to cater to the expectations of the population. He identified…
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Key differences between northern and southern Thai cuisines
Thailand’s landscapes are often the first thing that visitors notice and likely won’t forget. Besides its fascinating nature and an array of fun activities, the food is what makes this South East Asian country stand out from the rest. Each region of the country includes its very own fusion of tastes that are influenced by neighbouring cultures. In many Thai…
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A Jewish Deli in Thailand and how it all started
PRESS RELEASE London Beigel and Salt Beef Bar, which opened in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, has an intriguing origin story. The business was inadvertently started by its owner, who initially set out to learn how to cook healthy meals for her husband. She turned to YouTube for guidance and was so taken with the experience that her husband…
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The impact of Thai culture on mental health and well-being
Living in a foreign country can be an exciting adventure, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. This is particularly true for those who choose to live and work in Thailand, where cultural differences and language barriers can be overwhelming at times. However, with the right mindset and support, expats can navigate these challenges and thrive…
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Tourist films himself smoking blunt while riding elephant in Thailand
A tourist in Thailand has filmed his experience riding an elephant while smoking a blunt and posted it on Instagram. According to Leafly, Mikhail Harrison rolled up some GUMBO and went into the jungle for an exotic experience. He posed the question, “If you could smoke weed with an elephant, which strain would you pick?” on his Instagram page. In…
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