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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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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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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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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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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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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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David Byrne announces ‘Who Is the Sky?’ new album and world tour in Asia
Live Nation Tero has announced that American musician, writer, visual artist and filmmaker David Byrne will perform in Bangkok on August 10 at UOB LIVE, in support of his new album Who Is The Sky? that came out on September 5, 2025 via Remote Control/Matador. The organiser said Byrne’s new live show will feature 13 musicians, singers and dancers, including members…
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ITZY Bangkok concert set for July 4 as
world tour heads to Asia Live Nation Tero has announced that ITZY will bring its ITZY 3RD WORLD TOUR <TUNNEL VISION> to Bangkok, with a show scheduled for July 4 at Impact Arena. The tour marks ITZY’s return to the road after almost a two-year hiatus since the group’s previous world tour in 2024. The new run began in Seoul and is set to span…
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In full bloom for Summer 2026: The Dorchester to unveil summer garden with La DoubleJ
The Dorchester’s summer garden is reinterpreted by Italian fashion house La DoubleJ, bringing a maximalist spirit to Mayfair. Launched on May 20, The Dorchester’s summer garden will come into full bloom, defined by bold prints, expressive design and sculptural artistry. Founded by JJ Martin, former Los Angeles editor turned entrepreneur, La DoubleJ quickly became something of an insider obsession, known…
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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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Booking.com reports Pattaya searches jump nearly 14% ahead of Tomorrowland Thailand 2026
The end of 2026 may feel far away, but not for Pattaya, as many travellers are already searching for accommodation ahead of Tomorrowland, the electronic music festival originating in Belgium that will be held in Thailand for the first time. With the festival scheduled for December 11 to 13 of this year, at Wisdom Valley in Pattaya, Chonburi, Booking.com, one…
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Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok ranked 17 in Top Meeting Hotel in Asia Pacific by Cvent
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok has been named the #17 Top Meeting Hotel in Asia Pacific by Cvent, marking the second consecutive year the property has been recognised on the annual list. Cvent’s Top Meeting Hotels list highlights properties that deliver strong group experiences through event planner collaboration, service standards and tailored event offerings. Rankings are determined based on…
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cTrader launches official MCP servers for AI-powered trading
cTrader is launching cTrader AI Agent Connect, the first built-in AI agent solution in FX/CFD trading, combining two MCP servers with a skills library. One prompt is now enough to run operations on cTrader: AI agents connect directly to the platform and can execute trades, analyse accounts, automate trading, perform technical analysis and control charts through simple prompts. With this…
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Centara unveils new brand experience touchpoints designed to elevate every stay
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, introduces its enhanced Centara Brand Experience. A thoughtfully curated collection of signature touchpoints designed to elevate the guest journey across its properties. Rooted in the brand promise of Delightful Pleasures, the initiative brings together comfort, connection, and local discovery to create meaningful stays for every type of traveller. Officially showcased at a…
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Multi-generational travel grows across Asia Pacific as families prioritise shared time
Across the Asia Pacific, the travel landscape is moving away from the solitary or the nuclear toward the collective. The sight of three generations navigating an airport terminal, grandparents guiding toddlers through security while teenagers translate digital menus for their elders, has shifted from a seasonal outlier to an increasingly common fixture of the regional landscape. According to the Hilton’s 2026…
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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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Issara Real Estate recognised at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026 for real estate agency website, Thailand
Issara Real Estate, a boutique luxury real estate agency based in Cherngtalay, Phuket, has been named an Award Winner at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026 in the category of Real Estate Agency Website, Thailand. The award, presented at a ceremony in Bangkok, recognises excellence in the real estate industry across the Asia Pacific region and is among the most…
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Western Decor Corporation targets growth in 2026 as renovations drive demand for premium tiles
Western Decor Corporation (WDC), Thailand’s leading importer and distributor of premium floor and wall tiles, has announced a positive outlook for the high-end decorative materials market, remaining resilient despite the broader economic slowdown. Growth is being fueled by the robust luxury housing segment and a rising trend in high-value home renovations. The company also introduced innovations aligned with four key…
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Best 5 gold trading brokers for Thai beginners 2026
Trading in gold is very different from buying and selling physical gold. Traditional gold trading in Thailand usually involves buying gold when its price is low and selling when it is high. If you grew up in Thailand, you will get used to the concept that most gold buyers purchase gold from shops along Yaowarat Road and keep it for…
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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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Sawanu Travel showcases premium speed catamaran tours and service standards at Royal Phuket Marina
Sawanu Travel, a boat tour service provider in Phuket, hosted an exclusive Open House Trip under the concept “Elevating Thai Seas to Global Premium Standards,” aimed at showcasing premium marine tourism experiences in the Andaman Sea. The company said the initiative aligns with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) direction on sustainable tourism growth and positioning Thailand as a world-class…
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Siam Paragon is currently hosting NEXTOPIA Local Harvest Coffee Fest 2026 from April 23 to May 12
Siam Paragon is currently running NEXTOPIA Local Harvest Coffee Fest 2026, running from April 23 to May 12, 2026 at NEXTOPIA, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon. The mall said the festival is designed to blend elements of Italian coffee culture with Thai local communities while promoting a sustainable coffee community in the city centre. Siam Paragon said the programme aims to…
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From gold to FX to indices: How traders can build a cross-asset routine for uncertain markets
The relationships between asset classes are not broken. They are just less reliable than most assume. The first months of 2026 produced some of the sharpest cross-asset moves since the days when we had to wear masks and keep a two-meter space between each other. Geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East sent oil prices surging, equity markets into retreat, and…
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St. Andrews International School Sathorn shares Miss Helen Coleman’s vision for the future
St. Andrews International School Sathorn is excited to share the forward-looking vision of their Head of School, Miss Helen Coleman, as she sets out what she believes will shape the next chapter of learning in their community. At the heart of Miss Helen’s approach is belonging: creating a school culture where every learner feels welcomed, supported, and known, and she…
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Kao’s NEWTLAC earns Material Innovation Awards 2025 for sustainable asphalt innovation
Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has announced that NEWTLAC, a chemical innovation that repurposes used PET plastic bottles into an asphalt additive, has won the Material Innovation Awards 2025 at Architect Lanna 2025. The company said the additive is designed to enhance road construction performance while supporting sustainability goals by converting recycled plastic waste into what it described as green…
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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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Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok opens in Ploen Chit after 30-year legacy
Radisson Hotel Group has opened Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok in Ploen Chit, Bangkok, reviving a property that has stood in Soi Ruamrudee for over 30 years. The hotel offers 178 guest rooms and suites, three dining venues, and event facilities across several dedicated spaces. The relaunched property retains the building’s established three-decade character while updating interiors and modernising amenities…
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1.47 million attend ICONSIAM’s THAICONIC SONGKRAN 2026 as event also tops 100m digital views
ICONSIAM said its Songkran celebrations exceeded expectations this year, drawing more than 1.47 million visitors over the six-day festival and increasing in-mall sales by more than 15% compared with the same period last year. The company said attendance growth came from both Thai visitors and international tourists, while the campaign generated more than 100 million views across digital platforms. Supoj…
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