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    5 ways retirees in Thailand lose money (and how to stop it)

    Retiring in Thailand can be affordable and enjoyable, but many retirees lose money due to common mistakes. High living costs, scams, and unexpected expenses can quickly drain savings. There are five ways that retirees in Thailand can lose money and...

  • Trends, directions and costume designs with Thai fabrics

    Trends, directions and costume designs with Thai fabrics

    Press Release Her Royal Highness Princesse Sirivannavari Naree Ratana Rajakanya launched “Thai Textiles Trend Book Spring/Summer 2023,” a book compiling data on top-notch Thai fabrics and fashion trends, on November 3, 2022. This book recommends Thai fabric trends and design directions for costumes over the next two years that will be helpful to designers, weavers, communities, and experts from all…

  • Join ICONSIAM’S Bangkok Illumination 2022 for magical light displays

    Join ICONSIAM’S Bangkok Illumination 2022 for magical light displays

    Press release The most anticipated festive illumination festival on the bank of Bangkok’s majestic river now lights up ICONSIAM, a global landmark by the Chao Phraya River. The ICONSIAM Bangkok Illumination 2022 runs from today to 5 January 2023, celebrating the opening of Thailand to welcome international tourists and ease travel restrictions across the globe. This festive extravaganza will again…

  • Shopping from China is now easier than ever

    Shopping from China is now easier than ever

    Press Release It can be hard to find exactly what you’re looking for when shopping in Thailand! Sometimes you just can’t be bothered to hop on your scooter or hail a tuk-tuk to go to the mall or local market to hunt around, and the selection can be very limited. Luckily for you, Baopals.com has taken Taobao and Tmall – China’s…

  • Marketing in Thailand as a Foreigner: Volume #2.2 Ad Campaign Crossroad: Global Materials vs. The New Investment

    Marketing in Thailand as a Foreigner: Volume #2.2 Ad Campaign Crossroad: Global Materials vs. The New Investment

    Sometimes, It’s Okay to Wear Socks and Sandals Foreign marketers sometimes need to be bold enough to wear socks and sandals in a tropical country like Thailand to stand out. If you wonder why: READ HERE. I have no space for rewriting all this; otherwise, you would think this article is too long, but it is already long enough that…

  • World-Class Medical Hub for Regenerative Cellular Therapy Centre in Bangkok, Thailand

    World-Class Medical Hub for Regenerative Cellular Therapy Centre in Bangkok, Thailand

    Press Release Thailand has been famous for its medical travel, and now it has become a social norm for many expats to come to Bangkok for regenerative medicine. With the change from medical travel to wellness travel, people nowadays are seeking to upgrade their health with minimally invasive therapy. Stem cell-based regenerative medicine is becoming an increasingly attractive approach to…

  • Reimagine with Anantara unveiling the new face of Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

    Reimagine with Anantara unveiling the new face of Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

    Press Release Anantara Chiang Mai Resort welcomes back travellers from around the world with renovated accommodations and exciting new dining experiences in a prime riverfront setting. With COVID-19 waning, travel to Thailand now back to normal, and Chiang Mai ready to celebrate life once again. Anantara Chiang Mai Resort recently hosted a glamorous evening reception for Lanna royalty, foreign diplomats,…

  • Urgent: Phuket Flood Relief, calling for donations!

    Urgent: Phuket Flood Relief, calling for donations!

    Press Release A coordinated effort from the Phuket Hotels Association with Living Waters Foundation starting today, 18th October, across the whole of Phuket to help all the people who have been affected by the flooding in Phuket. As of today over 100 meals have been donated from the Tourism Safety and Security Conference which is an event organised by the…

  • Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team

    Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team

    PRESS RELEASE Ahead of its highly-anticipated opening in Q4 2022, Hyatt’s new luxury and lifestyle resort reveals the talented hospitality professionals who will bring the guest experience to life. Pattaya, Thailand, 11 October 2022: Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of its…

  • Where to order cannabis/weed in Thailand

    Where to order cannabis/weed in Thailand

    Press Release On the PlookGanja website, which is controlled by the FDA, the number of individuals who have registered to produce cannabis in Thailand has now reached 1,090,000 registered growers. Since the 9th of June, more than 330 cannabis dispensaries and cafés have opened throughout the country of Thailand. You may obtain cannabis either by placing an order for it…

  • ICONSIAM, G-U Creative join hands to stage huge Thai-Japan music festival

    ICONSIAM, G-U Creative join hands to stage huge Thai-Japan music festival

    More than 100 Thai and Japanese pop music groups and talents will descend to the ICONSIAM for the greatest concert festival of the year. The Thai-Japan Iconic Music Fest 2022, is scheduled to take place at the River Park and Charoen Nakhon Hall on the M Floor of Bangkok’s world-class riverside shopping destination, from 21 to 23 October 2022. The…

  • ICONSIAM joins forces with BMW to provide EV charging station-equipped exclusive car park

    ICONSIAM joins forces with BMW to provide EV charging station-equipped exclusive car park

    Press Release ICONSIAM and BMW Group Thailand have extended privileges to BMW motorists with exclusive parking at Bangkok’s world-class riverside landmark. The collaboration between the two parties sees an easily accessible section of ICONSIAM’s UG floor set aside for reserved parking and an advanced electric vehicle charging station. The space can serve five vehicles at one time with two slots…

  • 10 Best Seed Banks that Ship Cannabis Seeds Discreetly to You (Free US Shipping)

    10 Best Seed Banks that Ship Cannabis Seeds Discreetly to You (Free US Shipping)

    Press Release So, you want to grow some sweet cannabis seeds but you have no clue where to start? Or worse, you’ve tried growing your own but you got 90% male cannabis plants and 10% (dead) females? Well, I’m supposed to help you with that… But since you may be doing something illegal, I’m not sure if I will. First,…

  • Southeast Asia’s hospitality leaders step into the ring to fight for sustainability at PHIST 5

    Southeast Asia’s hospitality leaders step into the ring to fight for sustainability at PHIST 5

    Back as a live, in-person gathering, this important annual forum embraced the combative, cultural spirit of Muay Thai to spark candid conversation and instigate positive change in the travel and tourism industry. PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), Southeast Asia’s biggest and best responsible travel and hospitality forum, returned on Monday 26th September to deliver a knockout blow to unsustainable…

  • G-Fair Korea, Thailand’s first Korean sourcing fair, promotes Thailand- South Korea trade relations

    G-Fair Korea, Thailand’s first Korean sourcing fair, promotes Thailand- South Korea trade relations

    Press Release Korea’s largest sourcing fair, G-Fair Korea, displays state-of-the-art products from Korea right in the heart of Bangkok at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Center at CentralWorld. Centring on the theme “Smart Life, Smart Business, Smart Future”, the exhibition offers an incredible opportunity for attendees to connect with and enjoy exclusive offers from 100 trusted Korean suppliers offering diverse…

  • Marketing in Thailand as a Foreigner: Volume #2.1 Ad Campaign Crossroad: Global Materials vs. The New Investment

    Marketing in Thailand as a Foreigner: Volume #2.1 Ad Campaign Crossroad: Global Materials vs. The New Investment

    Sometimes, It’s Okay to Wear Socks and Sandals Foreign marketers sometimes need to be bold enough to wear socks and sandals in a tropical country like Thailand to stand out. If you wonder why: READ HERE. I have no space for rewriting all this; otherwise, you would think this article is too long, but it is already long enough that…

  • Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2022 (BIFW2022) to be held at Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery

    Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2022 (BIFW2022) to be held at Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery

    Press Release Siam Paragon, a ‘World Class Fashion Destination,’ is the initiator of Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week, which has long been a key driving force of the Thai fashion industry. This year, the world-class fashion showcase Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2022 (BIFW2022) will feature a grand presentation from over 15 top-notch Thai fashion houses and new…

  • Four Points By Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort unveils 2nd anniversary celebration offers

    Four Points By Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort unveils 2nd anniversary celebration offers

    Press Release Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with a variety of great value F&B and room promotions. The only Marriott resort in Patong located steps away from the beach, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is an oasis of tranquillity and the perfect relaxing resort for couples, groups of friends…

  • Yell signs a collaboration agreement with BACON Singapore and SOUNDS Shanghai

    Yell signs a collaboration agreement with BACON Singapore and SOUNDS Shanghai

    Press Release Yell, an independent agency, has partnered with Singapore’s Bacon Creative and China’s Shanghai Soundsplan Marketing & Planning to expand the organisation’s global reach through partnership creation. This enhances Yell’s ability to serve Asia-Pacific customers and transform into the first Thai agency with an international network. Dissara Udomdej, Yell’s founder and CEO, said, “Yell has developed a more entity…

  • Marketing in Thailand as a Foreigner: Volume #1 The Legend Thai Ads

    Marketing in Thailand as a Foreigner: Volume #1 The Legend Thai Ads

    Sometimes, It’s Okay to Wear Socks and Sandals. Matching socks and sandals is a universal fashion faux pas, but it is more severe in Thailand. They keep you warm and cold-free during winter, but we never merge them with sandals or flip-flops because it is confusing when you live in a country where the equator is only 15 degrees below.…

  • AXA offers free “telehealth” consultations to its customers

    AXA offers free “telehealth” consultations to its customers

    Sponsored AXA Thailand General Insurance offers free online medical consultation and drug delivery services to its AXA policyholders. Each month, the first 200 customers who register will be eligible for this promotion which will run until December 31, 2022. This is AXA Thailand’s way to thank its valued customers for their continuous support while informing them about the convenience of…

  • Thailand’s Favourite Restaurants 2022 by Koktail to be presented by Siam Paragon

    Thailand’s Favourite Restaurants 2022 by Koktail to be presented by Siam Paragon

    Press Release Thailand’s Favourite Restaurants by Koktail, is partnering with Siam Paragon to host the most exciting culinary event ever in Bangkok. The event, “Thailand’s Favourite Restaurants by Koktail” will be held over two days from 27-28 August 2022 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon. The event is open to the public from 11 am until 9 pm on Saturday 27th…

  • Chao Leh Kitchen serves up a myriad of delectable cuisine on Patong Beach

    Chao Leh Kitchen serves up a myriad of delectable cuisine on Patong Beach

    Press Release A bright all-day dining destination located in Four Points by Sheraton Patong Beach Resort, Chao Leh Kitchen features a relaxed yet energetic vibe while serving up a myriad of delectable cuisine. Diners can view chefs working their culinary magic in open kitchens while sampling authentic local Phuket flavors, along with pan-Asian and Western favorites. Known for Phuket’s best…

  • School’s In, Face-To-Face Learning Shifts to the Home

    School’s In, Face-To-Face Learning Shifts to the Home

    Press Release BANGKOK, THAILAND: Education throughout Thailand during the last few years of the Covid-19-inspired ‘Zoom Boom’ has largely taken place in a virtual classroom. But for many, remote learning has not been an effective substitute for face-to-face lessons. Growing frustration by online students and teachers who feel unable to connect in the fragmented and often disrupted cyberspace has created…

  • ICS creates a significant phenomenon on the Thon Buri area, collaborating with famous brand partners

    ICS creates a significant phenomenon on the Thon Buri area, collaborating with famous brand partners

    Press Release ICS Creates a Significant Phenomenon on the Thon Buri Area, Collaborating with Famous Brand Partners – Lotus, Hilton Garden Inn and Innovative Health and Lifestyle Center – to Empower the Potential of Prime Location Connecting ICONSIAM to be an Impeccable City. New mixed-use lifestyle town, inclusive of retail, office tower and hotel Reinforcing the No. 1 prime location…

  • Modernform opens up a space of inspiration at its new home on Soi Sukhumvit 49

    Modernform opens up a space of inspiration at its new home on Soi Sukhumvit 49

    Press Release Modernform Group Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading office and home furniture brand, invites everyone to find inspiration to fulfil their lifestyle needs at its new showroom, which is unlike anything you have seen. To create its new showroom, the brand has turned a heritage house into a lifestyle community right in the heart of Bangkok. Based on a design…

  • Jungceylon undergoes renovation to become a one-stop shopping paradise

    Jungceylon undergoes renovation to become a one-stop shopping paradise

    Press Release “Jungceylon Shopping Center is renovating the shopping mall’s basement by allocating space and introducing new exciting shops to meet the lifestyles of Thai and foreign customers,” stated Mr Prawit Janyasittikul, Chief Executive Officer of Jungceylon Shopping Center Patong Phuket. The ‘Jungle Building’ inside Jungceylon has a total basement area is over 7,000 sqm. The food bazaar located in…

  • NYE & RGP Development and Siam Piwat join hands in a strategic deal to manage “Park Silom” Project

    NYE & RGP Development and Siam Piwat join hands in a strategic deal to manage “Park Silom” Project

    Press Release NYE & RGP Development Co., Ltd., a collaboration between NYE Estate Co., Ltd., and Minor International PCL, inks a strategic deal with Siam Piwat Co., Ltd. for a retail asset management and property management for “Park Silom”, a premium mixed-use project in the heart of Silom under the theme “New Breed of Silom.” The retail space spans over…

  • Phuket beachfront bar and grill with a unique dining experience

    Phuket beachfront bar and grill with a unique dining experience

    Press Release Make the most of a short escape in Phuket with a relaxing dining experience right on Patong Beach facing the blue Andaman Sea. Sears & Co Bar and Grill introduces meat lovers to a relaxed and social dining experience in a chilled atmosphere. Serving simple and delicious dishes with high-quality ingredients, Sears & Co Bar and Grill offers…

  • A Mission To Unchain And Rescue The Working Elephants With Digital Art – Unchained Elephants

    A Mission To Unchain And Rescue The Working Elephants With Digital Art – Unchained Elephants

    Thailand has long been a prized tourist destination, with people travelling globally to visit. A popular bucket list activity for many of these people is a visit to an elephant camp. For the tourists, it is a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience, being so close to such a magnificent creature. For the elephant, however, it is a lifetime’s experience of torment, fear…

  • Real estate investment opportunity in Phuket- Solar-powered pool villas for sale in Thailand

    Real estate investment opportunity in Phuket- Solar-powered pool villas for sale in Thailand

    Press Release Demand for rental properties has been on the rise in Thailand since things began to ease up and businesses started to reopen in 2022. One of the main reasons is that many of the first-time buyers who were going to invest in properties have had to take a detour for their securities in these uncertain times. However, this…