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- Bangkok News
Capella Bangkok named World’s Best Hotel 2024
Capella Bangkok has taken the hospitality world by storm, claiming the coveted top spot on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 list. Leaping from No.11 in 2023 to No.1 this year, the hotel not only tops the global rankings but also secures the title of Best Hotel in Asia. Since its 2020 opening, the riverside retreat has charmed guests with…
- Bangkok News
World’s best hotel: Bangkok’s Mandarin Oriental steals the show
Bangkok’s iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel has officially snagged the prestigious title of the Best Hotel in Asia and the World, according to The Telegraph’s Hotel Awards. The British media giant, known for its high standards, placed the luxurious Thai retreat at the top of its 2024 list, beating fierce global competition. This award comes after The Telegraph’s hotel and destination…
- Thailand News
Cheat nations exposed: Thailand tops global infidelity list
Curious about where your country ranks on the global infidelity scale? Insider Monkey revealed the 25 most unfaithful countries in a recent article. It’s important to remember that being in one of the top 10 most unfaithful countries doesn’t mean you’ll end up marrying a cheater. Similarly, living in a place with low cheating rates doesn’t guarantee wedded bliss. However,…
- Thailand News
More than 70% of Thai tourists return to Japan and Taiwan
Thai tourists are making repeat trips like never before, with a staggering 74% returning to their favourite destinations, according to Agoda’s latest Return Visitor Ranking. The ranking, based on a recent survey conducted on the Agoda platform, unveils that Japan, Taiwan, and Laos are the top three destinations that Thai travellers simply can’t resist revisiting. These countries are closely followed…
- Thailand News
Thailand ranks 6th best for expats
Thailand ranks 6th best country for expats, according to InterNations‘ annual report, maintaining its position from last year. The survey, conducted in February, gathered responses from over 12,500 expats and evaluated 53 countries on various indices, including quality of life, ease of settling in, working abroad, personal finance, and essential services like housing, administration, language, and digital life. Panama took…
- Thailand News
Thailand ranks 32nd globally for Muslim travel
Thailand secured the 32nd spot globally among popular destinations for Muslim travellers, as revealed in the Mastercard-Crescent Rating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024. The Thai Prime Minister’s Office, through its spokesperson Chai Watcharong, highlighted this achievement, noting that Thailand also ranks 5th among non-Muslim countries (Non-OIC) in the same index. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is leveraging this accomplishment to…
- Business News
Thailand targets top 20 ranking for Suvarnabhumi Airport by 2029
The Ministry of Transport is aiming to elevate Suvarnabhumi International Airport into the world’s top 20 airports by 2029, aligning with the government’s ambition to make Thailand a global aviation hub, according to government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit set the target following Suvarnabhumi Airport’s ranking of 58th on the 2024 World’s Best…
- Thailand News
Meet the young Thai trailblazers featured on Forbes list
Seven young Thais have earned their spot on the prestigious Forbes Under 30 Asia 2024 list. These trailblazers join the ranks of 300 influential under-30s from 21 countries, making waves across categories like entertainment, sports, technology, finance, healthcare, and social impact. Among the standout achievers, India leads with 86 honourees, followed by 32 each from China and Japan. Singapore boasts…
- Thailand News
Thailand ranked 4th most beautiful country in the world
Thailand has been ranked as the 4th most beautiful country in the world, according to the latest report by the World of Statistics. The ranking, which was shared on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, used global reports and data from the United States to determine the results. Thailand stands out as the 4th most beautiful country, following New…
- Thailand News
Phuket crowned Thailand’s tech haven
Phuket has been declared Thailand’s most technologically advanced province among 23 smart provinces, while Wangchan Valley in Rayong clinched the top spot in the city category, according to a report by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA). The rankings, unveiled by DEPA’s Smart Cities Office in the Thailand Smart City Competitiveness Index (TSCCI) 2023 report, evaluated 30 smart cities across…
- Thailand News
Thailand shoots to the top, leaves Malaysia trailing in ASEAN rankings
Thailand has rocketed up the global competitiveness rankings, leaving Malaysia in the dust and securing the second spot in ASEAN. The IMD World Competitiveness Centre’s 2024 report catapulted Thailand from 30th to 25th place worldwide, highlighting a significant leap in economic performance. Danucha Pichayanan, the Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council, briefed the Cabinet yesterday regarding this…
- Thailand News
Sticky situation: Thailand mango rice loses top rank in poll
Thailand’s popular mango sticky rice has been snubbed from the top spot in a recent ranking of 26 mango-based dishes by TasteAtlas, the online culinary database. The cherished Thai dessert dish, famed for its comforting blend of glutinous rice, sweetened coconut milk, and fresh mango slices, secured the second spot, sparking national pride but also a tinge of disappointment. TasteAtlas…
- Thailand News
Chiang Mai University tops regional state rankings
Chiang Mai University has been named the most popular regional state university in Thailand this year, according to the latest uniRank rankings. The rankings, which evaluate universities based on website popularity, were released today. UniRank evaluates university popularity based on three main criteria: website popularity, accuracy and completeness of information, and the frequency of updated news. These comprehensive criteria ensure…
- Thailand News
Taste bud triumph: Time Out names Bangkok one of best food cities
Bangkok has been named the sixth-best city in the world for food by the renowned lifestyle magazine Time Out. The announcement was made today, June 5, bringing joy to many in Thailand’s capital. Chai Wacharong, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is thrilled with the news. Time Out, known for its focus on lifestyle,…
- Thailand News
Thailand architecture stands tall, earns second best award in Asia
American finance website Insider Monkey ranked Thailand’s architecture second in its list of the 10 countries/regions with the Best Architecture in Asia, published on May 26. Insider Monkey‘s article discussed Asian architectural styles and their value on the international stage. The website highlighted that Asian architecture is a unique blend of contemporary design and traditional techniques. The article then presented…
- Thailand News
Bangkok ranked 17th dream destination for expats to work
Bangkok secured a spot in the top 20 dream destinations for expat talent worldwide, as revealed in the 2024 Decoding Global Talent Report. The capital of Thailand claimed 17th position in the prestigious report. Published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in conjunction with recruitment website The Network and digital recruitment platform The Stepstone Group, the report delves into workforce mobility,…
- Thailand News
Maya Bay ranks 5th in world’s best beaches for 2024 (video)
Maya Bay, located on the idyllic Phi Phi Islands in Krabi province, has been named the 5th-best beach in the world for 2024 by Beach Atlas, a website based in the United Kingdom. This prestigious recognition places Maya Bay at the top of the list not only in Thailand but also as the number one beach across the ASEAN region.…
- Tourism News
Thai airports soar in Skytrax rankings: Suvarnabhumi leaps to 58th
The global airport ranking agency, Skytrax, recently unveiled its 2024 report on the World’s Best Airports. A notable mention in this year’s list is Thailand’s very own Suvarnabhumi International Airport, which has impressively climbed up ten places from the previous year to secure the 58th spot. The rise in the ranking can be attributed to a number of various improvements…
- Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
How to optimise anchor text in 2024 for top google rankings
In the intricate dance of search engine optimisation (SEO), every element on your webpage plays a pivotal role in how your content ranks on search engines. One such element, often overlooked yet crucial, is anchor text. If you’re keen on elevating your site’s SEO performance, understanding and optimising anchor text is a step you can’t afford to skip. This guide…
- Thailand News
Boom boom: Thai people ranked No.1 in Asia’s list of top shaggers
The World Population Review website released its ranking for the Average Number of Sexual Partners by Country in 2024, revealing that Thai people are Asia’s top shaggers. The World Population Review website published its 2024 ranking for the Average Number of Sexual Partners by Country, unveiling that Thai individuals have the highest number of sexual partners in Asia. The World Population…
- Thailand News
Three Thai dishes rank in the world’s top ten best, says Tasteatlas
In a recent release by Tasteatlas, a renowned global food website, Thailand’s culinary prowess has been recognised once again. Three of the nation’s iconic dishes – phat kaphrao, khao soi, and phanaeng curry – have carved their place among the top 10 in the world’s one hundred best dishes list. Basking in third place on the Tasteatlas list is phat…
- Thailand News
Singapore tops Asia in World Happiness Report 2024 rankings
Singapore has retained its position as the happiest country in Asia for the second consecutive year, according to the recently released World Happiness Report 2024. The city-state ranked 30th out of 143 surveyed countries globally but stood at the pinnacle in Asia, outshining its regional peers including Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. Thailand came in seventh…
- Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
Mastering google: Tips to stay ahead of algorithm updates
With Google’s primary goal being to enhance the quality of search results, it frequently tweaks its algorithms. This means what worked for your SEO strategy yesterday might not hold the same weight today. By keeping abreast of these updates, you’re not just safeguarding your site’s visibility; you’re ensuring it thrives amidst the digital ebb and flow. As soon as whispers…
- Business News
Thailand leaps in digital competitiveness ranking, claims 35th spot globally
Thailand has made significant strides in its digital competitiveness, jumping five spots from the previous year to rank 35th out of 64 economic territories. This progress is revealed in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) 2023, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The uplift in ranking is a result of advancements in three pivotal areas: technology, knowledge,…
- Thailand News
Thailand makes headlines: Top 30 ranking in US News & World Report’s Best Countries List
Thailand secured a place in the top 30 of the American media company US News & World Report’s 2023 Best Countries list. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington DC spread the good news on Facebook today drawing attention from Thai netizens and news agencies. The list was created considering each nation’s global performance in various aspects. For example, daily life…
- Thailand News
Magazine ranks Thailand 9th best retirement spot on Earth
Thailand secured its position as the world’s ninth-best retirement spot on International Living Magazine’s 2023 Annual Global Retirement Index. The index ranks countries based on their suitability for retirees, taking into account various factors including cost of living, cost of healthcare, cultural activities, and more. In the 2023 index, Thailand shares the spotlight with other popular retirement destinations such as Portugal,…
