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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (July 17 to 19)
Bangkok has a nicely mixed weekend ahead. You can stay up late for the World Cup final with a crowd in Railway Park, step into a cursed Korean palace in Song Wat, spend time around custom cars and motorsport culture at IMPACT, browse some of the best student art in the city, or end up at BACC with a show…
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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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EVOLVE MMA opens first academy in Thailand at EmSphere, Bangkok
EVOLVE MMA, Asia’s championship martial arts brand, has opened EVOLVE EmSphere in Bangkok, marking the brand’s first academy in Thailand and the beginning of its long-term plan to grow the martial arts community in the country. Located at EmSphere in the heart of Bangkok, the academy offers 5-star training facilities designed for all ages and experience levels, from complete beginners…
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Thailand liver fluke cases reach 2,656, no deaths reported
Thailand recorded 2,656 confirmed liver fluke cases between January 1 and July 7 this year, with the highest rates found in the Northeast and North, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC). Data from the Division of Epidemiology’s Digital Disease Surveillance system showed that case rates were highest among people aged 50 to 59, followed by those aged 60…
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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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Sansiri partners with VitalLife to bring hospital-grade wellness privileges to Phuket residences
Sansiri Public Company Limited has partnered with VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center, part of Bumrungrad International Hospital, to introduce hospital-grade wellness privileges at selected Sansiri residential projects in Phuket’s Cherngtalay–Bang Tao area. The partnership supports Phuket’s growing position as a destination for longevity-focused living, with the collaboration built around the concept “Luxury Living Begins with Preventive Wellness.” Sansiri said the initiative…
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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (July 10 to 12)
Bangkok feels especially easy to enjoy this weekend. You can turn Central Embassy and Central Chidlom into a full food crawl, browse books by the river, spend time with flowers and paintings in Bang Rak, step into a dog-friendly exhibition at River City, or lose an hour inside a much larger art festival at ICONSIAM. It is the kind of…
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Korat vs Khon Kaen: which Isaan city is better for long-term expat living?
For a growing number of foreigners, the dream of living in Thailand no longer means Bangkok, Phuket or Chiang Mai. More people are looking inland to Isaan, the northeast, in search of a slower pace, a lower cost of living and a more authentic slice of Thai life, without giving up the comforts of a real city. Two names come…
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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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5 best head spas that are worth booking in Bangkok
The Thaiger key takeaways Head spa has gone from niche curiosity to one of Bangkok’s fastest-growing wellness treatments, driven by TikTok, jet-lagged travellers, and anyone chasing better sleep. A head spa is a slow scalp treatment that cleanses, massages pressure points, and relaxes you so thoroughly that most guests drift off partway through. Chandee takes the top spot as the…
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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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The World in One Bite 2026, everything to know about Bangkok’s biggest food festival this July
Bangkok’s biggest food festival of the year is already underway. The World in One Bite 2026: EAT WITH SMILE is running now through July 12, 2026, spread across Central Embassy and Central Chidlom in the heart of the city. Organised by Central Retail in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Central The One credit cards, the festival brings…
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Thai woman claims black magic ritual left stone-like object in vagina
A Thai woman underwent surgery after doctors discovered a large stone-like object in her vagina, years after she claimed an Indonesian black magic practitioner forced an object into her vagina, according to a case shared by a surgeon on June 30. Sunthorn Srisuwan, a Hat Yai Hospital orthopaedic surgeon, said the 47 year old woman had experienced chronic lower abdominal…
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Blue by Alain Ducasse launches ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ mooncake collection for 2026
Blue by Alain Ducasse has launched its 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake collection, “Once in a Blue Moon,” featuring four flavours created for the season and available for pre-order throughout July. Inspired by the rare Blue Moon phenomenon, the limited-edition collection is designed around the themes of togetherness, reunion, and the joy of sharing meaningful moments with family and friends. The…
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IPPUDO teams up with Bangkok street artist Benzilla for limited-edition ramen collection
IPPUDO Thailand has announced IPPUDO × BENZILLA, a limited-edition collaboration with Bangkok street artist Benzilla, bringing together Hakata ramen culture and Bangkok street art. The collection launches on July 7, 2026, and will be available until September 30, 2026, at seven selected IPPUDO restaurants across Bangkok. The collaboration is presented under the concept “Born in Hakata. Drawn in Bangkok. Where…
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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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Where does Thai food come from? A real taste of the history behind the cuisine
Thai food has grown to be one of the most popular global cuisines. Deep-fried noodles, fluffy pancakes and spicy sauces have become quintessentially Thai. However, the foundations of Thai cuisine are much more complex than the dishes recognised around the world today. Its identity has been shaped by agriculture, migration, trade and cultural exchange. Thai food’s foundations are humble compared…
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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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Why your next Bangkok staycation should be in Phra Nakhon (not Sukhumvit, not Silom)
Most Bangkok locals haven’t been to the old city since a school field trip, and most tourists rush through it in half a day: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, photo, done. Both groups are missing the essence of Phra Nakhon, Bangkok’s historic old town on Rattanakosin Island. Phra Nakhon is a completely different city from the one you know on the…
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Vejthani International Hospital completes Thailand’s first private-hospital robotic kidney transplant from deceased donor
Vejthani International Hospital has successfully performed a kidney transplant from a deceased donor using the Da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery System, becoming the first private hospital in Thailand to complete the procedure with this technology. The transplant was carried out by a multidisciplinary team including nephrologists, urologic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and healthcare professionals involved in organ transplant care. The team jointly…
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The authentic pad thai recipe: how it’s actually made in Thailand
In the West, finding a good pad thai is harder than explaining ChatGPT to your parents. Sometimes, it’s red, ketchup is cheaper than tamarind. Sometimes, the noodles look suspiciously similar to the fettuccine ones at the Italian joint next door. You never know what you’re gonna get, and the botched dish leaves you wondering if the chef has ever thought…
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Jellyfish sting treatment: what to do and what not to do
You are wading out at one of Thailand’s beautiful beaches, water warm and clear, when something brushes your leg and the burning starts. Or maybe you stepped on something at the tide line that looked like a deflated plastic bag. Either way, getting the jellyfish sting treatment right in the next few minutes matters more than most people realise. Thailand’s…
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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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5 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (June 19 to 21)
Bangkok has a good one this weekend. The city is in a creative mood, the parks are busy, and there is enough going on between Lumpini and Khlong Toei to fill all three days without doubling back. If last weekend’s line-up left you wanting more, this one picks up where it left off. On this page: Event Date Location Highlight…
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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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Muay Thai training in Thailand: best cities, costs, and tips
Heading to Thailand for Muay Thai? Get ready for an experience unlike any other and do as much research as possible. Preparing for the demands of training in Muay Thai must begin months before your trip to Thailand. Even as a complete beginner, it is crucial to build your endurance before the trip to cope with the demands of learning…
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Vana Nava Hua Hin is the ultimate all-ages fun escape just outside Bangkok — here’s why you should visit
Most people driving through Hua Hin are thinking about the beach, the night market, maybe a round of golf. What they’re not expecting is Asia’s first water jungle, a one-billion-baht water park built into 3.2 hectares of lush tropical greenery, packed with 20 world-class attractions, and sitting just a few hours down the road from Bangkok. That’s Vana Nava Water…
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Most popular food in Thailand — What dishes do Thais eat daily
Some of the most popular foods in Thailand are still surprisingly unknown to tourists.. Most simply find one English-menu spot that has better Pad Thai than the ‘authentic’ Thai restaurant in their home cities. But they fail to uncover the other dishes that the “Thai Tanium” or “Thai Tanic” at home could never replicate. For those willing to step out of…
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