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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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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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Phuket Marriott Merlin Beach and Andamanda continue Water Heroes Project for second year
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, in collaboration with Andamanda Phuket, has launched the second year of the Water Heroes Project Phuket, a community initiative that provides water safety training to local students. The programme began on July 3, 2026, and will provide practical water safety education and basic survival swimming skills to 114 students from Sainamyen School. The…
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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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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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Expat health insurance Thailand cost: what you’ll pay monthly in 2026
Expat health insurance costs in Thailand are one of those numbers everyone searches for and nobody quite trusts, because the real answer ranges from under US$100 a month to well over US$900. Almost none of that gap comes down to luck. It comes down to two things: how old you are, and how much cover you actually want. That gap widens fast…
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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,…
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More taste, more time, more credit and a new way to experience Phuket
Travel is evolving. Today’s travellers are looking for more than just a room; they want flexibility, meaningful experiences, and greater value throughout their stay. Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort is answering that demand with its new “More Taste, More Time, More Credit” package, designed to help guests enjoy more of what makes a Phuket getaway special. Located on…
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Decoding ‘meme stocks’ and the ‘Magnificent 7’: two investment powerhouses where extreme volatility meets structural stability
In the digital financial landscape, where information flows rapidly at the touch of a fingertip, global capital markets have undergone one of the most significant structural shifts in history. The era where financial institutions and hedge funds exclusively dictated market direction has ended. The collective action of retail investors via social media has created unprecedented ripples across Wall Street, bringing…
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Zara Larsson brings Midnight Sun Tour to Bangkok this November
Swedish pop artist Zara Larsson will bring her Midnight Sun Tour to Bangkok on November 1, 2026, with a concert at UOB Live, Emsphere, and the show is promoted by Live Nation Tero. Larsson has built an international career through a series of releases, including So Good, Poster Girl, VENUS, and her fourth international studio album, Midnight Sun. For the…
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Thailand launches Health Excellence 2026 to strengthen global health and healing tourism
Thailand has officially launched Thailand Health Excellence 2026, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and a network of public and private partners, medical institutions, academic organisations, and wellness providers. The initiative aims to strengthen Thailand’s position as a global health and healing destination as more travellers seek experiences focused on prevention, recovery, longevity, emotional wellbeing, and quality of…
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Thailand is cheap to relocate to – until one thing breaks the bank
A single person can live comfortably in Bangkok for about 43,000 baht a month, roughly US$1,200. Chiang Mai runs cheaper at around 30,200 baht (US$850), while Phuket costs more at 47,000 baht (US$1,300), largely down to rent. For most Western budgets, that’s a fraction of home-country living costs, and it’s the number most people research before they relocate to Thailand.…
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Recharge this rainy season in Phuket with Sole Mio Clinic’s immunity & energy boost
“A strong immune system is your best daily protection.” The rainy season often brings a change of pace. While Phuket remains vibrant throughout the year, fluctuating weather, busy schedules, travel, and daily stress can leave the body feeling tired, depleted, and more vulnerable to seasonal illness. July is a timely reminder that wellness begins with resilience. Supporting immune function, maintaining…
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Is Thailand’s asset-freezing framework creating unintended risked for foreign investors?
Thailand has spent nearly a decade repositioning itself as a top-tier destination for foreign investment. The Board of Investment has recorded successive highs in applications, OECD accession remains an active priority, and the government has rolled out targeted incentives across renewable energy, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. However, alongside these economic ambitions, Thailand has also launched one of the most…
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Patong launches all-inclusive package with beach club access
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort has introduced an All-Inclusive Package with Beach Club Access, offering guests a convenient tropical getaway with dining, drinks, and beachfront experiences included in one daily rate. Designed for comfort, relaxation, and ease, the package brings together accommodation at one of Phuket’s most popular beachfront destinations with access to selected food and beverages across…
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The Beekeeper House: Asia’s most accredited mental health and addiction rehab
The Beekeeper House, a medically licensed residential treatment centre in the mountains of Chiang Mai, has been awarded AACI Gold accreditation from the American Accreditation Commission International, the highest standard awarded to psychiatric and behavioural health services. The recognition places the centre among the most extensively accredited mental health and addiction facilities in Asia, and reflects its fully integrated approach…
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Could Hua Hin be Thailand’s next best place to live?
Hua Hin has always had a certain kind of reputation. Royal family. Old money. Bangkok elite with weekend houses and golf memberships. Retirees who found the pace of life agreeable never went back. It was never the loudest city in Thailand, and that was rather the point. That reputation is only the beginning. Something has been shifting in Hua Hin…
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Phyathai-Paolo partners with Shop.BeDee to advance personalised healthcare in Thailand
Phyathai-Paolo Hospital Group has announced a strategic partnership with Shop.BeDee, a leading digital healthcare platform, to enhance access to healthcare services and accelerate the shift toward personalised healthcare in Thailand. The collaboration reflects changing consumer behaviour, as more people are turning to digital channels to search for health information, compare services, and make healthcare decisions. Data from Phyathai-Paolo shows that…
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Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok partners with iWelty to launch ‘Friends on Ice Recovery Rave’
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok, in collaboration with wellness community partner iWelty, invites guests and wellness enthusiasts to experience Friends on Ice Recovery Rave, a riverside wellness event combining ice bath recovery, music, movement, and community connection. Taking place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 3pm to 6pm at the hotel’s Embassy Garden, the event offers a refreshing approach…
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Bangkok rent by neighbourhood: what your budget gets in 2026
You have a number: 25,000 or 35,000 baht a month, or somewhere in between. What you probably don’t have is a clear picture of where in Bangkok that figure actually lands you when you want to rent. Most pre-arrival expats default to Sukhumvit because it is the only Bangkok neighbourhood they can name, and assume cheaper areas mean a worse…
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SpaceX IPO (SPCX): why this could be the biggest trading story of 2026
When Alibaba was listed in 2014, it broke records and dominated trading desks for months. When Saudi Aramco was listed in 2019, it redefined what “large” meant in equity markets. Both felt historic at the time. On June 12, 2026, SpaceX makes both look like warm-up acts. This is not hype. This is not merely big. This is MEGA, and…
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Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort offers wellness, family stays on Phuket’s longest beach
While Phuket is best known for its busy beach towns and nightlife, the island’s northwest coast tells a different story. Set along Mai Khao Beach, Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort offers a peaceful alternative for travellers looking for nature, wellness, and beachfront living away from the crowds. Stretching more than 10 kilometres along Phuket’s northwest coastline and sitting…
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The symptoms women overlook and what a gynecologic oncologist in Bangkok wants you to know
Gynecologic cancers are among the leading causes of cancer-related death in women, yet many of the earliest warning signs go unrecognised for months, sometimes years. By the time a woman seeks care, the window for early intervention has often already narrowed. Prof. Dr Siriwan Tangjitgamol has spent her career working at exactly that window. An obstetrician-gynaecologist specialising in gynecologic oncology…
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Retiring in Bangkok: why hospital access beats price per sqm
If you are retiring in Bangkok, you have probably been filtering neighbourhoods by price per square metre, BTS stops from Sukhumvit, and how far the nearest supermarket is. That is the wrong filter. The better one is simpler: which district puts you within 15 minutes of a hospital with English-speaking specialists, JCI accreditation, and direct billing from your insurer. At…
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SIG and WWF mark second-year progress of forest conservation partnership in Thailand
A corporate partnership focused on protecting some of Thailand’s most critical forest landscapes has marked two years of measurable progress on the ground, from ranger training and community conservation to technology-assisted wildlife management. SIG, a packaging system solutions provider, and WWF have released a second-year update on their Forests Forward partnership in Thailand, which supports conservation and improved forest management…
