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The exclusions you probably haven’t read will cost you in Thailand
A single night in a private room at Bangkok Hospital can run past 25,000 baht before any treatment is added to the bill. Most expats assume their health insurance handles that kind of cost without a second thought. But the truth is, the exclusions section of the policy, the part almost nobody reads past the first page, is often where…
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Is it legal to Airbnb your condo in Thailand? What renters and owners need to know
No, not in the way most listings suggest. Renting out a condo unit for stays under 30 days puts you squarely inside Thailand’s Hotel Act, regardless of what a platform’s booking calendar allows. The reality of Airbnb Thailand-wide is a lot narrower than most listings let on, and that gap lands differently depending on which side of the transaction you’re…
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Cannabis in Thailand 2026: how Bangkok dispensaries are adapting to the new medical-only rules
Four years ago, Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis. By 2023, Bangkok’s streets were lined with dispensaries, green crosses glowing above shopfronts from Sukhumvit to Silom, and tourists were treating the country’s weed scene as part of the travel experience. That version of the Thai cannabis market no longer exists, and the question of whether cannabis…
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How US100 and S&P 500 volatility creates trading opportunities beyond stock CFDs
The volatility in the US100 and S&P 500 indexes CFD is seldom limited to the equity market alone. Large movements in US indexes frequently impact the forex market, gold prices, and overall market sentiment. This may be useful information for CFD traders to consider when trading more than one instrument. The US100 index may be influenced by attitudes to technology…
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Every property type in Thailand real estate, explained
Ask five foreign buyers what buying real estate or property in Thailand means, and you will get five different answers. One means a condo in Bangkok, another means a beach villa in Phuket, and a third means a plot of raw land they plan to build on themselves. There are two questions to separate before anything else: what kind of…
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Everything you need to decide, and do, before relocating to Thailand in 2026
Among its neighbours in Southeast Asia, Thailand still ranks handsomely among the nations retirees and remote workers look to move to, and it’s easy to see why. Warm weather year-round, a low cost of living, welcoming communities, and healthcare that’s both accessible and affordable have kept people moving here for decades, often staying far longer than they originally planned. The…
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Why beginner traders should enter Demo Competitions before depositing real money?
“Why do trades usually go so well on a Demo Account, but when switching to real money, the results aren’t as expected?” This is one of the classic puzzles faced by traders worldwide. The answer doesn’t lie in analytical skills, but in what is known as pressure and trading psychology. Many investors pass the test when it comes to knowledge…
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Hiroshi Nagai’s Summer Dreaming exhibition brings City Pop art to Bangkok
The Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok, in collaboration with River City Bangkok, SYNCA Creations, Kafae Dam, and MUSIC BOOM, is hosting “Hiroshi Nagai: Summer Dreaming,” the first-ever solo exhibition in Thailand by the Japanese artist. Nagai is widely regarded as the founding figure of the “City Pop” visual style that defined Japan’s 1980s music scene. During Japan’s 1980s economic…
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Why Phuket property management has become essential for overseas owners
Phuket is in the middle of a property boom, and the buyers are no longer mostly local. According to C9 Hotelworks’ 2025 Phuket market update, the island handled around 8.8 million airport arrivals last year. Fresh demand is coming from India, South Korea, and the Middle East as Chinese travel slowly returns. Many of the people buying homes here come…
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Freehold or leasehold, the choice that decides how you own property in Thailand
Every foreign buyer in Thailand runs into the same fork in the road eventually: freehold or leasehold. The words sound like paperwork, but the difference is closer to the difference between owning something outright and renting it for a very long time. Get it wrong, and the mistake doesn’t surface until years later, often at the worst possible moment. This…
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7th Floor Restaurant hosts Phuket hospitality leaders for B2B showcase dinner
7th Floor Restaurant hosted its exclusive F&B Partners B2B Showcase Dinner on July 25, 2026, bringing together Phuket hospitality professionals for an evening focused on culinary excellence, premium ingredients, and industry collaboration. The invitation-only event took place from 6pm to 10pm and welcomed about 45 hospitality professionals, including general managers, executive chefs, and food and beverage directors from hotels and…
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Are you actually covered at private hospitals in Thailand, or just insured?
A patient with private health insurance in Thailand is admitted to a hospital in Bangkok, and the hospital still asks for a deposit before it will begin treatment. That isn’t a clerical error or a rare exception. It’s how the system is designed to work, and most expats only discover it once they’re standing at the admissions desk with a…
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TrustFinance Awards 2026 introduces verified recognition for financial industry awards
Trust has become one of the most valuable assets in today’s financial industry. Whether choosing a forex broker, a fintech platform, or a payment provider, clients are looking beyond products and pricing. They want to know whether a company is transparent, reliable, and worthy of their confidence. This shift is also changing how industry awards are viewed. While financial awards…
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Phoenix Manufacturing announces new 925 Silver Jewelry collections ahead of trade fairs
Phoenix Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a Samut Prakan-based sterling silver jewellery manufacturer and wholesaler, has announced new 925 Silver Jewelry collections ahead of upcoming international trade fairs in Bangkok and Hong Kong. As transparency and ethical sourcing gain attention from celebrities and influencers, “Made in Thailand” has found its way onto more sourcing lists over the past five years than ever…
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Buying property in Phuket, a step-by-step guide for foreign buyers
Foreigners can buy property in Phuket, but they cannot own land outright, and that shapes almost everything else. Phuket counts 40,600 units for sale across 343 developments, one of the most active markets in Southeast Asia, with its own rules and risks a generic Thailand guide won’t cover. This guide covers where to buy, what you can own, what it…
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7 things that will void your health insurance in Thailand
Health insurance in Thailand rarely lets you down at the point of purchase. It fails at the point of the claim, usually for a reason you never saw coming, whether you’re a working expat, a retiree on a long-stay visa, or a family that’s relocated here for good. That’s exactly why expat health insurance in Thailand deserves a closer look than most…
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How Four Twenty is advancing cannabis health benefits under Thailand’s 2026 medical framework
Thailand’s cannabis market looked very different three years ago. At its peak, more than 18,000 cannabis establishments operated across the country with minimal oversight. Today, over 7,000 of those shops have closed after failing to meet the conditions of a sweeping regulatory overhaul that transformed the industry from an open retail market into a strictly controlled medical framework. What is…
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For one afternoon only: meet representatives from 30+ of America’s top boarding schools in Bangkok
For many parents, the biggest challenge isn’t deciding whether to consider overseas education–it’s knowing where to begin. Rather than spending months researching schools online–or travelling across the United States to visit campuses individually. Families in Bangkok will have the rare opportunity to meet representatives from more than 30 leading American boarding schools in one afternoon on November 8, 2026, when…
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Westlife brings 25th anniversary world tour to Bangkok in January 2027
Globally renowned pop group Westlife will bring Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour to Bangkok on January 25, 2027, with a concert at Impact Arena. The show is promoted by Live Nation Tero. The tour celebrates 25 years of Westlife’s career, with a setlist expected to feature the group’s well-known ballads and global chart hits. The anniversary tour begins in…
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Isan Creative Festival 2026 wraps up after showcasing 200 programmes in Khon Kaen
Isan Creative Festival 2026 (ISANCF2026), organised by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organisation), or CEA, together with partner networks, took place in July under the theme “NORTHEAST MODERN: Abundance | Adaptation | Connectivity.” The festival presented the “New Isan” as a region of creativity, potential, and economic opportunity. Across nine days, more than 200 creative programmes explored how Northeast Thailand’s…
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CEA launches Isan Creative Festival 2026 with partners across 20 provinces
The Creative Economy Agency (Public Organisation), or CEA, has partnered with networks across 20 provinces in Northeast Thailand to launch Isan Creative Festival 2026, marking the festival’s sixth consecutive year. Held under the theme “NORTHEAST MODERN: Abundance | Adaptation | Connectivity,” this year’s festival has developed into a Creative Business Platform that connects cultural capital, creativity, and local talent with…
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The best Phi Phi island tour from Phuket leaves at 6am and here is why
Most Phi Phi island tours from Phuket leave around 8am. They arrive at Maya Bay between 9 and 10am, the same window as the day-trip fleet from Krabi, Koh Lanta, and Phi Phi Don. The beach is crowded before most people have finished their breakfast. That is not a bad tour company. That is just how the schedule works when…
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BYDFi review: Why it’s the best perpetual contracts exchange in Thailand
BYDFi, a cryptocurrency exchange launched in 2020, has grown to more than 1 million registered users across over 190 countries. The platform supports perpetual contracts, offers a Thai-language interface, and provides margin options, leverage, trading pairs, and beginner tools aimed at both experienced and newer crypto traders. For traders in Thailand, BYDFi Thailand access is positioned around several features that…
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Accounting Firm in Thailand for Tax, Payroll, and Bookkeeping Services
Managing business finances requires more than keeping records. Companies need accurate accounting, timely payroll management, tax compliance, and professional financial guidance to support sustainable growth. Choosing a trusted accounting firm in Thailand helps businesses manage these responsibilities effectively while complying with local regulations. Moore GSiA is a professional accounting firm in Thailand that provides comprehensive accounting, tax, payroll, and business…
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Local or international health insurance in Thailand? (2026)
Most expats either buy local or international health insurance in Thailand to satisfy a visa officer, not because they’ve actually worked out what they need. It’s a box to tick, a document to upload, and then it’s forgotten about until something goes wrong. That approach has always carried some risk. In 2026, it carries more than usual. A handful of…
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Start in Bangkok, graduate in Switzerland with AIHM’s hospitality management programme
Most hospitality management degrees put students in a classroom and call it preparation. AIHM does something structurally different. Students spend two and a half years inside a real luxury hotel in one of the world’s busiest tourism cities, complete two industry internships, and then have the option to transfer to Les Roches in Switzerland or Spain for their final year,…
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MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2026 to open alongside MEGA SHOW Bangkok at QSNCC
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and His Highness Prince Sulaiman Shah Al-Haj will officiate the opening ceremony of MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2026, held alongside the fifth edition of MEGA SHOW Bangkok 2026, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The co-located exhibitions will take place from July 15 to 17, 2026, at Halls 5–8, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok.…
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Where fine wine meets the front row: Polvanera and Speakerbox launch ‘The Night of 14’
In the heart of Bangkok’s bustling music circuit, a new rhythm is taking shape. While beer has long been the default companion for a night of live performances, a new collaboration is challenging that tradition. Polvanera, the renowned organic winery from Puglia, Italy, has announced a long-term partnership with Speakerbox, starting with a special event on July 10. The initiative…
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Thailand Health Excellence ArokaGO partnership connects 285 providers with global travellers
Thailand Health Excellence 2026: The Next Chapter of Global Healing, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has announced a strategic partnership with ArokaGO to strengthen Thailand’s position as a Global Health & Healing Destination. The partnership will feature more than 285 Thai healthcare, medical, and wellness providers on the ArokaGO platform, giving international users a digital channel to…
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What Thailand’s 49% foreign quota means for buyers
Most foreign buyers have heard the number “49%” long before they understand what it actually measures. The foreign ownership quota in Thailand is not a cap on how many condos you can own, and it has nothing to do with land. It is a limit on how much floor space in a single building can end up in foreign hands,…
