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Betagro THAIFEX 2026 spotlights ‘Serving Better Food to the World’ and global growth plans
Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG) showcased its food portfolio and supply chain capabilities at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 under the theme Serving Better Food to the World, positioning the business as a Food Solutions Provider with end-to-end Whole Supply Chain Management covering product development, manufacturing, quality assurance, distribution, and market expansion. At the show, Betagro highlighted new products aimed…
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James Alyn Wee Joins the opening Act for the 2026 “SIRUP ASIA TOUR TURN THE PAGE IN ASIA 2026,”
The anticipation is building for the highly awaited return of SIRUP. The prominent Neo-soul artist from Japan brings his signature Sing + Rap style back to the stage. He has prepared a major surprise for Thai fans by inviting James Alyn Wee to perform as the opening act for the SIRUP ASIA TOUR TURN THE PAGE IN ASIA 2026. The…
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La Bottega Bangkok head chef Lorenzo launches new specials inspired by Piedmont and northern Italy
La Bottega Bangkok has appointed Chef Lorenzo as its new head chef, marking his first head chef role at the Thonglor restaurant, which has been operating since 2008. The restaurant said a new six-dish special menu is now available alongside its regular Italian offering. Chef Lorenzo, who was born in Vercelli in Italy’s Piedmont region, joins the kitchen after working…
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Isan Creative Festival 2026 returns to Khon Kaen on July 11 to 19 with ‘Northeast Modern’ theme
The Creative Economy Agency (CEA) has announced the return of Isan Creative Festival 2026 for its sixth edition, running from July 11 to 19, 2026 across four main venues in Khon Kaen and with satellite activities across northeastern Thailand. The nine-day festival will run daily from 11am to 9pm at TCDC Khon Kaen, Central Khon Kaen Campus, the Sri Chan…
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ITZY Bangkok concert set for July 4 as
world tour heads to Asia Live Nation Tero has announced that ITZY will bring its ITZY 3RD WORLD TOUR <TUNNEL VISION> to Bangkok, with a show scheduled for July 4 at Impact Arena. The tour marks ITZY’s return to the road after almost a two-year hiatus since the group’s previous world tour in 2024. The new run began in Seoul and is set to span…
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Bangkok Pride Festival 2026: Parade routes, road closures, and everything you need to know
Bangkok Pride Month is getting started in a big way this year. Naruemit Pride Co., Ltd., together with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and partner organisations, has officially announced the Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 under the strategic framework “Road to Bangkok WorldPride 2030,” positioning Bangkok as a future host city for the world’s largest Pride event while advancing LGBTQIAN+ rights across…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (May 29 to 31)
Bangkok has one of its most varied weekends in a while. Pride will take over the city centre on Sunday, Bangna is getting a greener and more relaxed kind of festival, anime fans have a full weekend at QSNCC, Laufey is bringing her first full solo concert in Thailand to IMPACT Arena, and Habito Mall has an easy community stop…
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In full bloom for Summer 2026: The Dorchester to unveil summer garden with La DoubleJ
The Dorchester’s summer garden is reinterpreted by Italian fashion house La DoubleJ, bringing a maximalist spirit to Mayfair. Launched on May 20, The Dorchester’s summer garden will come into full bloom, defined by bold prints, expressive design and sculptural artistry. Founded by JJ Martin, former Los Angeles editor turned entrepreneur, La DoubleJ quickly became something of an insider obsession, known…
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5 Seconds of Summer announce ‘Everyone’s A Star!’ world tour to include a stop in Bangkok on 9 November
5 Seconds of Summer have announced the Everyone’s A Star! world tour in Asia, including a Bangkok date on November 9 at UOB Live. The Australian multi-platinum band, known for alt-rock and punk-pop influences, will bring the new tour to Thailand as part of its regional run. Formed in Sydney in 2011, 5 Seconds of Summer have grown from high…
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A business class taught them to make money, but Bangkok taught them to give it away
Most school business projects end with a grade. This one ended with a donation to UNICEF. At the Australian International School Bangkok (AISB), a group of Year 9 students spent months building real businesses by sourcing products, managing finances, and dealing with the inevitable setbacks. Standard stuff, on paper. But somewhere along the way, the assignment stopped being about profit.…
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Chud Thai conquered Paris. Thailand’s most elegant dress 66 years in the making.
A former royal palace in the heart of Paris, built for kings and art, its halls now draped in Thai silk. Outside, the Seine carries its usual indifferent grey. Inside, visitors from a dozen countries are standing very still in front of a gold-and-black gown that stopped the room. That gown, a Chud Thai Siwalai, has been stopping rooms for…
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Thailand rainy season: When it hits, where it hurts, how to prepare
Thailand’s rainy season has a reputation it doesn’t entirely deserve. Yes, it rains, sometimes heavily, but the idea that monsoon months mean washed-out days and ruined plans is largely a myth. For expats already living here, it is simply a season to navigate. Know when it falls, which regions it hits hardest, and what it means for your health, and…
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The Bangkok condo listing guide for buyers who hate wasting time
For foreigners looking to buy property in Thailand, Bangkok’s condo and apartment market is one of the most accessible in Asia, but the quality of what you find online varies enormously. Listings that look identical on the surface can differ in almost every meaningful way: title deed type, foreign quota availability, floor area versus usable area, management fee structure, and…
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Best places to buy Muay Thai shorts in Thailand
Muay Thai shorts are one of the most recognisable pieces of kit in combat sports. Wide leg cuts, high side slits, and bold designs are built around function as much as tradition. The cut allows the hip rotation needed for kicks, knees, and defensive checks. If you are visiting Thailand to train or simply want a genuine pair to take…
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Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok ranked 17 in Top Meeting Hotel in Asia Pacific by Cvent
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok has been named the #17 Top Meeting Hotel in Asia Pacific by Cvent, marking the second consecutive year the property has been recognised on the annual list. Cvent’s Top Meeting Hotels list highlights properties that deliver strong group experiences through event planner collaboration, service standards and tailored event offerings. Rankings are determined based on…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (May 22 to 24)
Bangkok’s weekend line-up has a nice mix this time around. You can step into a hidden urban forest, browse outdoor and diving expos at QSNCC, spend Sunday by the river at a free community festival, or end the weekend with a rooftop film. It is the kind of weekend that works whether you want fresh air, a bit of browsing,…
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Fine rubies and the new era of luxury investment
As global oil prices continue to rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, experts believe the effects will spread far beyond petrol stations and airline tickets. Industries around the world are already facing higher transportation, shipping, and production costs, including the gemstone trade. International oil prices recently climbed above US$100 per barrel, while major financial institutions described…
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Ebola risks in Thailand under watch after Congo outbreak
The Thai government has ordered the Ministry of Public Health to closely monitor Ebola risks in Thailand after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo an international public health emergency. Deputy government spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan said Today, May 20, that the WHO declaration concerned an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, eastern…
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Thailand’s medical tourism recovery and rising demand for cosmetic surgery
In 2018, Thailand stood at the peak of its medical tourism boom. Millions of international patients travel to the country each year, drawn by internationally trained doctors, modern hospitals, and treatment costs often significantly lower than in Western markets. Then the pandemic paused global travel. Today, that momentum has returned. By 2024 to 2025, the estimated number of foreign patients…
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Everything you need to know about the Singha family drama in Thailand [So far]
The Singha family drama refers to a public dispute involving members of the Bhirombhakdi family, owners of Boon Rawd Brewery, the company behind Singha and Leo beer. The case drew widespread attention across Thailand and internationally after serious allegations were made within the family and aired publicly on social media. Who are the key people Siranudh “Psi” Scott is a…
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Foreign tourist among new Mpox cases reported in Thailand
Thailand has reported 1,074 cumulative Mpox cases and 16 deaths, with health officials warning people in higher-risk groups to monitor symptoms after new Clade Ib cases and infections linked to tourist areas. Dr Montien Kanasawat, director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), said today, May 19, that surveillance data from the Division of Epidemiology showed two new confirmed Clade…
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Gambero Rosso returns to Bangkok with its top Italian Wines Roadshow in 2026
Following a successful 2025 edition, Gambero Rosso is returning to Thailand with a stop on its Top Italian Wines Roadshow. This event showcases Italian wines, presented to F&B professionals and wine specialists. The 2026 Roadshow has involved thousands of buyers and industry experts across 8 emerging markets, from Mexico to Australia, and the US to Nigeria. Bangkok is the final…
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Leading UK school group to establish Phuket campus as international school demand grows beyond Bangkok
NLCS International has signed an agreement with VLC Group, which owns several premium hotels and resorts in Phuket and Khao Lak, to develop NLCS Phuket. The project will bring the educational model of one of the United Kingdom’s highest-ranked independent schools to Thailand’s expanding international education market. North London Collegiate School was founded in 1850 by education pioneer Frances Mary…
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Student condos near the top universities of Bangkok’s
International students arriving in Bangkok approach their housing search in all kinds of ways, but the most common mistake is treating price as the only filter. The cheapest room in the wrong neighbourhood can cost more in time, stress, and compromised study conditions than the money saved on rent. The neighbourhoods immediately surrounding Bangkok’s leading international universities vary enormously in…
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Centara unveils new brand experience touchpoints designed to elevate every stay
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, introduces its enhanced Centara Brand Experience. A thoughtfully curated collection of signature touchpoints designed to elevate the guest journey across its properties. Rooted in the brand promise of Delightful Pleasures, the initiative brings together comfort, connection, and local discovery to create meaningful stays for every type of traveller. Officially showcased at a…
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ISGT wraps 2025/26 season with new Development Tour and record participation
The International Schools Golf Tour (ISGT), managed by Fore Management Group and powered by Foresight Sports, has concluded its 2025/2026 season, with organisers citing record participation, expanded pathways for beginners and advanced players, and new opportunities for top performers to compete internationally. The ISGT season featured competition across Thailand’s leading venues, including Siam Country Club, Thai Country Club, Robinswood, and…
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Multi-generational travel grows across Asia Pacific as families prioritise shared time
Across the Asia Pacific, the travel landscape is moving away from the solitary or the nuclear toward the collective. The sight of three generations navigating an airport terminal, grandparents guiding toddlers through security while teenagers translate digital menus for their elders, has shifted from a seasonal outlier to an increasingly common fixture of the regional landscape. According to the Hilton’s 2026…
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Bank of Thailand cuts GDP forecast to 1.5%, slashes interest rate to 1% as war and trade pressures bite
Thailand’s central bank has issued its starkest economic warning in years. The Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) Monetary Policy Report for Q1 2026 revised the country’s GDP growth forecast sharply downward to just 1.5%, well below the 2.4% recorded in 2025, as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to cut the benchmark interest rate to a historic low of 1.00% per…
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Online hair dye leaves Ratchaburi man with severe allergic reaction
A man in Ratchaburi has warned others to carefully check hair dye products after he suffered a severe allergic reaction from a hair dye he bought online that left his scalp irritated, his face swollen, and fluid leaking from the dyed area. The case was shared on Facebook by a user named Khun Weng Khao Tom Pla Zing Ratchaburi, who…
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THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 expands to 12 halls as 3,300+ exhibitors and 88,000+ visitors set for Bangkok
THAIFEX – Anuga Asia will return from May 26 to 30, 2026, at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok, expanding to 12 halls and more than 140,000 square metres, in what organisers described as the event’s largest edition to date. Organisers said the expanded show comes as sourcing decisions across the food and beverage sector become more time-sensitive, with growth…
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