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Wellness tourism in Thailand: the rise of rehab retreats and what to look out for
Thailand has long been known for backpacker havens and luxury escapes, spiritual centres to digital nomad living. For decades now, Thailand has consistently adapted and changed to meet the needs of modern travellers. In 2026, one of the most obvious shifts in Thailand’s tourism landscape is the increasingly rapid rise of wellness and rehab retreats that are aimed at people…
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Pheu Thai eyes gaming industry reform to boost digital economy
Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial and MP candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat met with gaming industry leaders in Bangkok yesterday, January 12, to explore ways to elevate the country’s position in the global digital economy. Executives from the Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA), along with developers, publishers and platform operators, joined the meeting. The discussion aimed to address challenges and potential in…
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Why Thailand’s casino debate misses the real gambling issue
Thailand’s long-running argument over casino legalisation has again stalled, with proposed entertainment complexes dominating headlines while enforcement questions sit in the background. In early 2026, the political focus remains on whether large, integrated resorts should be allowed, where they might be built, and how much tourism revenue they could generate. Meanwhile, betting activity already woven into daily life continues with…
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NocNoc to shut down platform in Thailand by May 2026
Thai home services platform NocNoc announced today, January 9, that it will permanently shut down operations and stop accepting orders from February 9, citing economic challenges and a highly competitive market. The announcement was made via NocNoc’s official Facebook page, where the company confirmed that it would halt all orders for goods and services starting at midnight on February 9,…
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Cryptocurrency in Thailand: Legal status, use cases, and global perspectives
Cryptocurrency has rapidly risen from a high-risk, highly volatile, don’t-touch-it-with-a-ten-foot pole commodity to a globally accepted form of payment. But even in 2026, not every country is on board. While the likes of Singapore and Malta embrace it with open arms, others, like Thailand, have a more cautious approach. What’s the current status of using cryptocurrency in Thailand? Let’s find…
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