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  • Masala Wedding Fair & Food Festival 2025 returns on June 14 and 15 | Thaiger

    Masala Wedding Fair & Food Festival 2025 returns on June 14 and 15

    Thailand’s premier Indian wedding exhibition, the renowned Masala Wedding Fair, returns for its 12th edition, assuring the most enriching and spectacular experience of its kind. This year, the bar is set higher and the flavours bolder as the event merges with the much-loved Masala Food Festival. The highly anticipated two-day fair will take place on June 14 to 15 at the Bangkok…

  • Cassia and Homm Suites Laguna Phuket appoints new general manager | Thaiger

    Cassia and Homm Suites Laguna Phuket appoints new general manager

    Cassia Phuket and Homm Suites Laguna Phuket are pleased to announce the appointment of Kanittha Detmak Na Patthalung as the new General Manager, effective 1 June 2025. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Kanittha brings a wealth of operational expertise, leadership acumen, and deep-rooted knowledge of the Phuket market to her new role. A long-standing member…

  • ISAAN SOUL PROUD: ISAANCF2025 returns to light up Khon Kaen | Thaiger

    ISAAN SOUL PROUD: ISAANCF2025 returns to light up Khon Kaen

    The clock is ticking; Thailand’s liveliest and most inspiring creative event of the year is fast approaching. Isaan Creative Festival 2025 (ISAANCF2025) returns for its fifth edition, this time, held under the theme ISAAN SOUL PROUD, from June 28 to July 6, 2025, positioning Khon Kaen as a regional creative hub of northeastern Thailand. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency…

  • Understated elegance in the Maldives, is it possible? | Thaiger

    Understated elegance in the Maldives, is it possible?

    The Maldives is certainly one of the most scenic beach destinations in the world. In the UK and many European countries, the islands are one of the top honeymoon destinations. The Maldives is also popular for winter holidays among couples and families. Blended among the regular travellers are celebrities. But do you notice them? Hardly, we guess. That’s because celebrities…

  • Regents International School invests in state-of-the-art sixth form centre | Thaiger

    Regents International School invests in state-of-the-art sixth form centre

    Regents International School Pattaya are thrilled to announce that construction has officially begun on the renovation of their former boys’ boarding house into a new sixth form centre, marking a major investment in the future of their students and an exciting milestone in their commitment to establishing an all-inclusive learning environment for all. Regents International School remains deeply committed to…

  • THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA inspires F&B leaders to foster change | Thaiger

    THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA inspires F&B leaders to foster change

    THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025, Asia Pacific’s most influential F&B (food and beverage) trade show, will be showcasing 60 trend-setting food and beverage ideas from across the globe as part of THAIFEX – Anuga tasteInnovation Show 2025. With nearly 800 submissions received across 9 F&B categories, the jury recognised 10 winners and 50 finalists for their ideas and trends that…

  • Banyan Tree Samui launches speedboat tours to Thailand’s ‘White Lotus’ islands | Thaiger

    Banyan Tree Samui launches speedboat tours to Thailand’s ‘White Lotus’ islands

    In the final captivating scene of The White Lotus, the lead characters of the hit HBO series — or should we say “the survivors”, following a cascade of deadly shoot-outs at the ill-fated mythical hotel — are seen departing Koh Samui on a motorboat and sailing into the sunset, and presumably towards some form of redemption; such is the dark…

  • Mercedes-Benz bus shakes hands with THACO for assembly alliance | Thaiger

    Mercedes-Benz bus shakes hands with THACO for assembly alliance

    Reinforcing its commitment to elevate the standards of premium intercity transport in Thailand, Daimler Commercial Vehicles Thailand (DCVT) has officially launched the Mercedes-Benz RS1936, a new-generation fully built-up (FBU) coach that combines cutting-edge engineering, safety, and passenger comfort. This significant milestone also marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration with THACO AUTO, a long-standing partner within the Daimler Bus and…

  • Gambero Rosso back in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Gambero Rosso back in Bangkok

    Mark your calendars for June 4, a date that promises to be unforgettable for Thai wine aficionados! Gambero Rosso is making a triumphant return to Thailand, the Asian market that’s currently bursting with potential. With the recent abolition of import duties, the appetite for wine is soaring, fueled not just by tourism but also by a vibrant new generation eager…

  • TrustFinance: Powering finance businesses worldwide through trust | Thaiger

    TrustFinance: Powering finance businesses worldwide through trust

    In the highly competitive and regulation-focused financial industry, trust is not just a value, it is a vital asset. Recognising this need, TrustFinance, a Singapore-based platform tailored specifically for financial businesses, has expanded its global suite of B2B services. These services are designed to support brokers, fintech platforms, investment firms, and other financial service providers in establishing and communicating trust…

  • EC Markets takes centre stage at iFX Expo International 2025 in Limassol | Thaiger

    EC Markets takes centre stage at iFX Expo International 2025 in Limassol

    In June, EC Markets will undertake initiatives that mark new, decisive steps in its worldwide expansion and consolidation within the financial sector. The company will play a leading role at the now-established iFX Expo International 2025, which will be held from June 17 to 19 at the City of Dreams Mediterranean Resort in Limassol, Cyprus. This year’s iFX Expo is…

  • JUMBO Seafood Bangkok unveils 10 new dim sum creations celebrating the timeless art of Chinese-Singaporean cuisine | Thaiger

    JUMBO Seafood Bangkok unveils 10 new dim sum creations celebrating the timeless art of Chinese-Singaporean cuisine

    JUMBO Seafood Bangkok proudly launches its latest culinary showcase: a series of 10 exquisite dim sum creations. This launch marks the brand’s ongoing commitment to delivering authentic flavours, premium ingredients, and innovative presentations to discerning diners. Highlights from the new series include: JUMBO Tang Bao: An oversized xiao long bao filled with tender pork and rich, savoury broth. Served with…

  • Navigating high inflation & slow growth: How ECB policy shapes the eurozone’s timid progress | Thaiger

    Navigating high inflation & slow growth: How ECB policy shapes the eurozone’s timid progress

    So far, 2025 has proven to be the year of reckoning for the eurozone economy, caught in the crosshairs of high inflation and sluggish growth. In a delicate balancing act, the ECB (European Central Bank) changed course with consecutive interest rate cuts this year, following aggressive monetary policy tightening during the 2022 to 2024 high-inflation period. Coming up are market…

  • La Bottega transforms into Cucina Popolare | Thaiger

    La Bottega transforms into Cucina Popolare

    On the occasion of its 14th anniversary, La Bottega gets a makeover as La Bottega – Cucina Popolare, one of the most renowned names in Italian cuisine in Bangkok, located in the lively Thonglor district, is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to return to the true soul of Italian cuisine. Since its inception in 2008, La Bottega has been…

  • DKSH earns top honours at 2025 Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards | Thaiger

    DKSH earns top honours at 2025 Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards

    DKSH Business Unit Healthcare, a strategic healthcare solutions partner and leading provider of Market Expansion Services for pharmaceutical, over-the-counter (OTC), consumer health and medical device companies, has received a major accolade for its efforts in bringing healthcare to all patients in Thailand. At the 2025 Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, the company won Hospital Partnership of the…

  • THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025: Powering Asia Pacific’s F&B future | Thaiger

    THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025: Powering Asia Pacific’s F&B future

    THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025, Asia Pacific’s most influential food and beverage (F&B) trade event, will return this May (27 to 31), at IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. The show will bring together industry players, thought-leaders, startup founders, and C-suite executives from across the globe to define and shape global trends on what we eat and how the industry…

  • Ascott and Chelsea celebrates the 2024/25 Famous CFC Tour in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Ascott and Chelsea celebrates the 2024/25 Famous CFC Tour in Bangkok

    Chelsea Football Club, in collaboration with presenting partner The Ascott Limited (Ascott), brought The Blues to Bangkok, Thailand, previously in April as the fourth and final stop of The Famous CFC tour for the 2024/25 season. Ascott also hosted the first stop of this season’s global fan experience in Singapore last December. Both events featured special appearances by club legend…

  • MedPark Hospital’s campaign to encourages gastrointestinal cancer screening | Thaiger

    MedPark Hospital’s campaign to encourages gastrointestinal cancer screening

    This May, MedPark Hospital invites the public to take proactive steps toward better health through its latest campaign, “Stay Healthy, Stay Safe from Cancer,” promoting early detection and regular screening, especially for colorectal cancer. As one of the most common and increasingly diagnosed cancers among the Thai population, particularly in individuals aged 45 and above, early detection is key. The…

  • Chatrium launches limited-time deal, up to 40% off | Thaiger

    Chatrium launches limited-time deal, up to 40% off

    Chatrium Hospitality invites travellers to take advantage of its exciting 5.5 Flash & Fabulous Sale, offering an exclusive 40% off rooms & breakfast at participating Chatrium and Maitria hotels across Thailand, Myanmar, and Japan. Available until May 9, 2025, this limited-time flash sale is perfect for those planning a luxurious escape to Thailand, including Bangkok, Khao Yai, and Chanthaburi, or…

  • Dancing Enigmas exhibition – Now live at Siam Paragon | Thaiger

    Dancing Enigmas exhibition – Now live at Siam Paragon

    Joyman Gallery, in collaboration with Siam Paragon and Aris, presents a solo exhibition, Dancing Enigmas, by emerging artist Natdanai Bunsiri. The exhibition features 28 paintings that reflect a quest to interpret ancient philosophy through a contemporary lens. The exhibition will be on display until May 31, 2025, at the Fashion Gallery, 1st Floor, Siam Paragon. For Natdanai, by blending Eastern…

  • FACE Bangkok 2025: Meet the sharks of ASEAN | Thaiger

    FACE Bangkok 2025: Meet the sharks of ASEAN

    Looking to pitch your startup, network with investors, and connect with top-tier decision-makers across Southeast Asia? The FACE quarterly event returns once more with a blockbuster edition on Friday, May 9, 2025, at The St. Regis, Bangkok, held in partnership with the ASEAN Economic Forum and leading chambers of commerce. This exclusive experience gathers founders, CEOs, angel investors, and VCs…

  • Manage trading risk more effectively with HFM’s tools | Thaiger

    Manage trading risk more effectively with HFM’s tools

    HFM Group, a regulated, award-winning online broker, takes risk management seriously to provide cutting-edge technology, wide-ranging education, and advanced trading tools to clients worldwide. Their innovative solutions provide enhanced protection against unexpected market movements, offering features such as negative balance protection, customisable stop-loss and profit orders, and real-time risk analysis. With a commitment to enhancing trading experiences, HFM’s risk management…

  • Silver Waves by Boon launches at Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok | Thaiger

    Silver Waves by Boon launches at Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok

    Following its exclusive media launch, Silver Waves by Boon at Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok is preparing to open its doors to the public this May, introducing the city to a new wave of Cantonese fine dining. Reimagined under the vision of Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon, the restaurant is set against a backdrop of sweeping river and city views from…

  • Ascott’s multi-typology strategy fuels expansion across the globe | Thaiger

    Ascott’s multi-typology strategy fuels expansion across the globe

    Building on strong momentum in 2024, which saw eight new property signings, more than double the previous year’s total, Ascott continues on its growth trajectory with three additional signings in the first four months of 2025. This brings Ascott’s brand portfolio to over 80 properties with more than 17,400 units, both operational and in the pipeline, across 43 cities. Across…

  • Bangkok charity cocktail night raises funds for Myanmar earthquake victims | Thaiger

    Bangkok charity cocktail night raises funds for Myanmar earthquake victims

    The inaugural Cocktails for the Cause event, held previously on April 10 at Soho House Bangkok, brought together over 60 guests for an evening of purpose-driven drinks, raising 45,500 baht to directly support victims of the recent Myanmar earthquake. Spearheaded by Jonathan Benarr, the evening was created as an emergency-response gathering, with 100% of proceeds going to the Bangkok Community Help Foundation (BCHF).…

  • Experience the best of tropical fruits at Siam Paragon’s Tropical Fruit Parade | Thaiger

    Experience the best of tropical fruits at Siam Paragon’s Tropical Fruit Parade

    Siam Paragon, a top destination for Thais and visitors from across the globe, in collaboration with Gourmet Market, proudly presents Siam Paragon Tropical Fruit Parade 2025, one of Thailand’s most anticipated tropical fruit festivals. The event celebrates the richness of Thailand’s fruit harvest, featuring rare durian varieties and premium tropical fruits from across the country. Taking place from April 25…

  • Crypto for Thai condos: A new approach for foreign buyers | Thaiger

    Crypto for Thai condos: A new approach for foreign buyers

    Thailand’s allure as a destination for investment and residence continues to attract foreigners. However, the complexities of international money transfers and Thai regulations can be a significant hurdle. Mantix offers an innovative new solution for foreign buyers to purchase Thai condos with cryptocurrency. Mantix, a European crypto payment service, chose Thailand as its initial market, offering a unique solution which…

  • The Art of Glow – Evening of creative expression, beauty & a gifted day of wellness | Thaiger

    The Art of Glow – Evening of creative expression, beauty & a gifted day of wellness

    Sole Mio Boutique Hotel & Wellness presents the third edition of its monthly series: Soul & Sole Sunset Journeys, themed The Art of Glow. As part of the celebration, guests will enjoy an evening of beauty and restoration, one invitation will be extended for a full day of complimentary wellness experiences, thoughtfully curated as a gesture of self-care. This special…

  • FBS brings joy to vulnerable communities during Ramadan | Thaiger

    FBS brings joy to vulnerable communities during Ramadan

    FBS, a leading global broker, proudly concluded its Ramadan 2025 charitable efforts in partnership with SUKA Society in Malaysia and the Peduli Anak Foundation in Indonesia. With a total donation of US$20,000, FBS supported over 400 people across both regions. In collaboration with SUKA Society, FBS provided essential food supplies and Ramadan care packages to vulnerable communities. From March 18…

  • Tourism leaders unite in Thailand to mark shared founding date of Rome and Bangkok | Thaiger

    Tourism leaders unite in Thailand to mark shared founding date of Rome and Bangkok

    This week, the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC), in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), united professionals from across the tourism and hospitality sectors to host the Foundation of Rome & Bangkok – Grand Celebration Event on Monday, April 21. The event took place at Siri Sala Private Thai Villa in Bangkok Noi, one of the filming locations for…