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2025 WikiFX Golden Insight Award: Forex industry award highlights transparency push amid evolving global markets
The winners of the 2025 Golden Insight Award have been announced, recognising individuals across the global forex industry for their contributions to transparency, compliance, and investor protection. The award comes at a time when retail participation in foreign exchange trading continues to expand across regions, including Southeast Asia, where demand for accessible trading platforms and reliable broker information has been…
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Everything you need to know about eSIMs in Thailand
Travellers exploring Thailand enjoy having reliable mobile service that supports navigation, communication, and essential planning throughout their trip. Many visitors look for simple ways to stay connected without relying on traditional roaming features. eSIM technology helps simplify mobile access, especially for modern phones that support fast activation. This guide explains how eSIMs work, what benefits they offer, and which factors…
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Kodaline will play in Bangkok one last time on the Farewell Tour this August
One of the biggest Irish bands of the modern era, Kodaline, has announced global dates for their Farewell Tour in 2026. Alongside the tour announcement, the band plans to release a fifth and final studio album later this year. Kodaline will return to Bangkok one final time as part of their highly anticipated Farewell Tour, set to take place on…
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Cantonese Char Siu arrives at 7th Floor Restaurant & Bar this April
This April, the 7th Floor Restaurant & Bar introduces Char Siu, a monthly special inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Cantonese barbecue. Known for its distinctive sweet and savoury glaze, Char Siu is one of the most beloved dishes in Chinese cuisine, celebrated for its balance of flavour, texture, and aroma, a satisfying dish well-suited for relaxed rooftop dining…
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Central Pattana sets out for 33 mixed-use projects under 110 billion baht plan for 2026 to 2030
Central Pattana Plc outlined its retail-led mixed-use strategy at its 2026 annual press conference, launching a “Future-Led Ecosystem” vision and masterplans for major projects in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Khon Kaen. The company said its 2026 to 2030 investment plan totals 110 billion baht, with mixed-use developments targeted to reach 33 projects by 2030. Wallaya Chirathivat, president and CEO,…
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Escobar Jungle Party puts Koh Tao on Thailand’s best nightlife destinations
When people think of nightlife in Thailand, the first thing that often comes to mind is the famous Full Moon Party. Their mind might also think about the bustling nightclubs in Bangkok or even the Walking Street in Pattaya. But in 2022, there’s a new destination rising fast, Koh Tao, an island that’s quickly becoming a must-visit for party lovers…
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Celebrate Songkran 2026 in Southern Thailand with these beachfront stays in Phuket and Khao Lak
Three Marriott resorts in southern Thailand are promoting Songkran 2026 stays and in-resort celebrations, with programmes at Courtyard Phuket Patong Beach Resort, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, and Le Méridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa designed for guests who want Thai New Year activities, beach settings and seasonal dining. The properties said Songkran, celebrated each April, brings Thai…
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FUSO Thailand reshapes organisational structure with new CEO and CFO appointments, accelerating full-force commercial vehicle strategy
FUSO Commercial Vehicles (Thailand) Ltd. (FCVT) has announced a significant corporate restructuring, adjusting its reporting line directly to the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) in Japan. The company has appointed two Thai senior executives: Jakkrapong Santirat as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Thitipol Wongthanakul as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to drive the FUSO brand strategy in Thailand’s commercial vehicle…
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HKTDC launches GreenBiz HK campaign in Bangkok
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised the GreenBiz HK campaign in Bangkok, comprising a GreenBiz HK Forum with dedicated thematic sessions, networking events and business matching meetings, alongside a Hong Kong Green Team delegation. The campaign aims to foster collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand in the green economy. One of the highlights, the GreenBiz HK Forum, was…
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Misthos Group Hospitality Classic tees off at Royal Lakeside on June 12 to support Hua Hin Heroes
Fore Management Group has announced the inaugural Misthos Group Hospitality Classic, a one-day charity golf tournament to be held at Royal Lakeside Golf Club on June 12, with proceeds supporting Hua Hin Heroes Foundation. The event will be played in a four-man team Texas Scramble format and is expected to attract more than 120 expat golfers living in Thailand, including…
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Kao’s Bioré accelerates global growth with entry into the South Korean market and the launch of a unified global campaign
Kao Corporation today announced that its skincare brand Bioré will accelerate its international expansion as it enters the South Korean market and rolls out a globally unified campaign. As a core brand under Kao’s Global Sharp Top strategy, aimed at establishing leadership in key market segments through high-value products, Bioré plays a central role in driving the company’s global growth. Currently…
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XCL Education Group expands Thailand footprint through strategic partnership with Mooltripakdee International School (MIS) in Pattaya
XCL Education, a leading Southeast Asian education group, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Mooltripakdee International School (MIS) in Pattaya. This collaboration marks XCL’s entry into the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Thailand’s premier industrial and economic heartland. MIS joins the XCL Thailand community alongside XCL American School of Bangkok Sukhumvit (XCL ASB) and DPREP International School. Through…
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From soldier to fight promoter to community builder: The story behind Bangkok’s Tiger Eye Muay Thai & MMA
On a quiet street in Bangkok’s Ari neighbourhood, tucked between cafés and leafy residential lanes, there is a Muay Thai gym that feels unlike any other in the city. A group finishes up their morning meditation while others wrap their hands and prepare to hit the pads in the ring. This is Tiger Eye Muay Thai & MMA, a gym…
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How social media growth tools are transforming digital business in Thailand 2026
Companies in Thailand are redefining their customer attraction, trust building and revenue generation using social platforms. There has been a change in consumer behaviour whereby people prefer online exploration, word-of-mouth and interaction. With the rising competition, the brands cannot afford to depend on organic posting alone to keep their presence visible. Analytic-driven, automation-driven, audience-targeting growth tools have become the key…
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UK–Thailand AI Conference brings investors and tech leaders together ahead of London Tech Week
The British Embassy Bangkok hosted the UK–Thailand AI Conference on March 10 at Capella Bangkok, bringing together leading technology companies and venture capital firms to advance cooperation in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and digital innovation. The one-day event was held as part of ongoing celebrations marking 170 years of UK–Thai diplomatic relations. The embassy said the conference highlighted the depth…
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Massilia Bangkok makes history as the best pizzeria in Thailand for 5th time, undefeated since 2021
Massilia Bangkok has been named Best Pizzeria in Thailand 2026 by the 50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific Awards, marking the restaurant’s fifth national title and fourth consecutive win since 2021. The restaurant was also ranked the 6th Best Pizzeria in Asia 2026. National titles (Thailand) 2021: Best Pizzeria in Thailand 2023: Best Pizzeria in Thailand 2024: Best Pizzeria in Thailand…
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Kao’s Laurier backs women’s comfort and confidence with ‘Comfort, Made Together’
Starting on International Women’s Day, March 8, Kao Corporation will launch a campaign in nine Asian countries across the region for its feminine sanitary product brand, Laurier, part of the brand’s core Asian product offerings. Laurier aims to help create more supportive and understanding environments around menstruation, so that women can feel more at ease, both physically and emotionally, under…
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Siam Yacht Club presents ‘Yacht Club Fusion: The Fifth Sense’
Siam Yacht Club at Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok invites guests to experience an immersive evening of cuisine, cocktails, and sensory storytelling with Yacht Club Fusion: The Fifth Sense, a one-night-only four-hands collaboration taking place on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Set along the iconic Chao Phraya River, the evening brings together Siam Yacht Club’s culinary creativity and the artistry of…
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Play padel and unwind at the Sensei Padel Club in Patong, Phuket
Sensei Padel Club brings a piece of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports right to Patong, Phuket. The club, as the only padel venue operating in Patong, offers not just its courts, but also a wellness destination for those in the southern island province. Padel combines the best elements of tennis and squash into a fun, social, and easy-to-learn game…
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