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  • Siam Paragon unveils a global first launch of the co-creating ‘NEXTOPIA, Prototype for The World of Tomorrow’ | Thaiger

    Siam Paragon unveils a global first launch of the co-creating ‘NEXTOPIA, Prototype for The World of Tomorrow’

    Siam Paragon has announced the launch of NEXTOPIA, The Prototype for World of Tomorrow, a new large-scale attraction co-created with global innovation partners, businesses, communities, and changemakers. The development marks a significant evolution in Thailand’s experiential retail scene and introduces an immersive, sustainability-focused concept located across 15,000 square metres on Floors 5 and 5A of Siam Paragon. Representing an investment…

  • Hungry Hub sets sights to expand into Malaysia as they ramps up their global OTA ambitions | Thaiger

    Hungry Hub sets sights to expand into Malaysia as they ramps up their global OTA ambitions

    Hungry Hub, Thailand’s leading one-stop online restaurant and hotel reservation platform, held the Hungry Hub Red Table Awards 2025 to recognise and honour top restaurant and hotel partners who have delivered outstanding experiences throughout the year. The event featured more than 48 prestigious awards across all categories, including Best Chain Restaurant, Best Rooftop Restaurant, Best Fine Dining, and Rising Star…

  • 808 Festival 2025 rolls out Phase 2 lineup, and it’s as stacked as ever | Thaiger

    808 Festival 2025 rolls out Phase 2 lineup, and it’s as stacked as ever

    Thailand’s flagship electronic music event, 808 Festival, is set to return to Bangkok from December 5 to 7, 2025, at BITEC Bangna. Just before the main event, organisers have revealed the Phase 2 artist roster, adding even more international firepower to an already explosive lineup. From bass house to hard techno, DJs and producers are flying in from across the…

  • Festive journeys at 7th Floor Restaurant to celebrate the season of flavour & joy | Thaiger

    Festive journeys at 7th Floor Restaurant to celebrate the season of flavour & joy

    This festive season, 7th Floor Restaurant at Sole Mio Boutique Hotel & Wellness invites guests to celebrate two unforgettable evenings above the lights of Bang Tao. From heartwarming Christmas dining to a dazzling New Year’s countdown, every moment is crafted to inspire togetherness, taste, and celebration — all enjoyed from the only rooftop in Bang Tao offering panoramic views of…

  • Trade together: Learn strategies from global pros with copy trading & social trading on FP Markets | Thaiger

    Trade together: Learn strategies from global pros with copy trading & social trading on FP Markets

    Before the internet connected everything, trading was truly a solo activity. Knowledge was limited to books or passed along within small circles. Whoever suffered a loss felt the pain quietly alone. Whoever discovered a good strategy might keep it for themselves. But times have changed. Today, the world of trading has entered an era of connectivity. Two terms have taken…

  • AustCham Thailand to host 2025 End of Year Christmas Reception at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit | Thaiger

    AustCham Thailand to host 2025 End of Year Christmas Reception at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit

    The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham Thailand) is inviting members and guests to its End of Year Christmas Reception, known as the Christmas Sundowners, taking place on Wednesday, December 3, at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. Held exclusively at the hotel’s Le Grand Ballroom on the 7th floor, the event will run from 6pm to 9pm and will bring together the AustCham…

  • Thaiwatsadu and BnB Home Under Central Retail roll out grand ‘Carnival Nutcracker’ Christmas décor universe | Thaiger

    Thaiwatsadu and BnB Home Under Central Retail roll out grand ‘Carnival Nutcracker’ Christmas décor universe

    Thaiwatsadu and BnB Home, Under Central Retail, the leading retailer of construction materials and home products, are ringing in the 2025 festive season with the launch of their Grand Christmas Decoration Universe. Presented under the theme Carnival Nutcracker, the campaign transforms every store into a one-stop Christmas décor destination, offering over 2,000 Christmas items, from premium fresh-cut trees imported from…

  • Axi expands Thai market with bonuses, cashback, funding, and Manchester City experiences | Thaiger

    Axi expands Thai market with bonuses, cashback, funding, and Manchester City experiences

    Axi, a global leader in online trading, is deepening its commitment to Thai traders with a dynamic range of promotions, tailored support, and unique funding opportunities. From deposit bonuses and cashback rewards to capital allocation via Axi Select and exclusive Manchester City football experiences, Axi continues to deliver everything traders need in one place. Boosted funding through bonuses and Axi…

  • ‘The Magical Stars’: Disney-themed fairytale kingdom rolls out nationwide | Thaiger

    ‘The Magical Stars’: Disney-themed fairytale kingdom rolls out nationwide

    Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s leading sustainable real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centres nationwide, is joining forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and The Walt Disney (Thailand) to create a global year-end festive sensation with ‘The Magical Stars’. The campaign introduces four Disney-themed fairytale kingdoms, highlighted by a signature Christmas tree and 3-metre-tall Mickey Mouse and…

  • Blue by Alain Ducasse at ICONSIAM marks its sixth anniversary with a celebration of vision and flavour | Thaiger

    Blue by Alain Ducasse at ICONSIAM marks its sixth anniversary with a celebration of vision and flavour

    Blue by Alain Ducasse, the award-winning and Michelin-starred French restaurant at ICONLUXE, 1st Floor, ICONSIAM, celebrates its sixth anniversary this month with a visit by the legendary chef Alain Ducasse. To mark the occasion, Executive Chef Evens López has created a special Découverte Menu, honouring the spirit of creativity, precision, and harmony that have defined the Blue’s journey since its…

  • Thailand pushes sustainable gem industry with GIT standard programmes | Thaiger

    Thailand pushes sustainable gem industry with GIT standard programmes

    The Gem and Jewellery Institute of Thailand, or GIT, has launched a new national initiative to advance Thailand’s position as a global hub for sustainable gem and jewellery production. The programme, titled Thailand Towards a World Sustainable Gem and Jewellery Hub, aims to help SMEs meet international standards in sustainability, governance, and environmental responsibility as global trade rules continue to…

  • Out of bitcoin’s shadow: Ethereum’s challenge to the crypto crown | Thaiger

    Out of bitcoin’s shadow: Ethereum’s challenge to the crypto crown

    Market analysis provided by Quoc Dat Tong, Financial Markets Strategist at Exness The cryptocurrency market has come a long way since 2008, when Bitcoin (BTC) became the first decentralised digital currency. Its scarcity, decentralisation, and early-mover advantage made it the foundation of the digital asset space. Then came Ethereum (ETH) in 2015, a network designed not just for transactions but…

  • Amnuay Silpa School celebrates its 100th anniversary with sea turtle conservation and mangrove reforestation in Sattahip | Thaiger

    Amnuay Silpa School celebrates its 100th anniversary with sea turtle conservation and mangrove reforestation in Sattahip

    In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Amnuay Silpa School (ANS), in collaboration with the Amnuay Silpa Alumni Association, organised the Sea Turtle Conservation and Mangrove Reforestation activity on Saturday, November 8, in Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. The initiative reflected the school’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. The event brought together parents, students, teachers, and alumni who actively…

  • Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) scams and how to protect yourself | Thaiger

    Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) scams and how to protect yourself

    Dozens of websites and sponsored ads are currently charging travellers money to submit the TDAC form within the standard 72-hour window, which is free through the official government TDAC portal. These scam ads often take up the entire first half of Google search results. Some of these websites also use government logos or “fast approval” messaging to appear official. A…

  • ICONSIAM ranked as one of the world’s top 3 most influential retail property projects of the past 30 years at the MAPIC Awards 2025 | Thaiger

    ICONSIAM ranked as one of the world’s top 3 most influential retail property projects of the past 30 years at the MAPIC Awards 2025

    ICONSIAM has once again sparked a defining phenomenon on the global real estate and retail stage, being recognised as one of the world’s top 3 Most Influential Retail Property Projects of the Past 30 Years at the MAPIC Awards 2025, hailed as the Cannes of the Retail Industry. This prestigious recognition reinforces ICONSIAM’s status as the icon of innovation and…

  • Two continents and one passion as award-winning pizzerias unite for historic Bangkok collaboration | Thaiger

    Two continents and one passion as award-winning pizzerias unite for historic Bangkok collaboration

    In an unprecedented culinary exchange, two of the Asia-Pacific region’s most acclaimed pizzerias are joining forces for Across the Doughline, a cross-continental collaboration that will culminate in an exclusive celebration at Massilia Ruamrudee on December 9. Massilia, Thailand’s Best Pizzeria for four consecutive years (2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025) and ranked 4th Best Pizzeria in Asia 2025, is partnering with…