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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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Education Ministry plans Social Credit system for youth
The National Moral Promotion Committee has prioritised ethics programmes for children under 13, while the Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce a Social Credit system designed to reward positive behaviour. The committee met on July 13 at the Ministry of Culture to discuss policies aimed at strengthening moral and ethical development nationwide. Discussions focused on children in early childhood…
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Decline in Indian arrivals prompts Thailand to restore visa-free scheme
Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports restored a visa-free scheme for Indian tourists, allowing visitors from India to stay for up to 30 days after officials reported a decline in arrivals following recent visa changes. In May, the Cabinet ended the temporary 60-day visa exemption that had applied to citizens of 93 countries and territories. The government said the measure…
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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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Retirement visa Thailand 2026, everything you need to know before applying
Thailand is consistently ranked among the world’s best retirement destinations, and with good reason. The cost of living is manageable, private healthcare is genuinely impressive, and the country has a structured legal framework specifically designed for foreign retirees. But the retirement visa Thailand offers is not a single product. There are four distinct routes, each with different requirements, financial thresholds,…
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The visa run era is over: 2026 is the year Thailand stopped looking the other way
For years, thousands of foreigners lived in Thailand on a simple routine. Stay until the stamp ran out, hop across a border, come back the same day, repeat. In 2026, that routine is quietly collapsing. Many long-stay foreigners are only finding out at the immigration counter. The rules themselves have barely changed. What has changed is enforcement. Immigration officers no…
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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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Have a furry friend? What is available, what it costs, and where to look for pet-friendly condos in 2026
Bangkok has more pet-friendly condominiums than it did five years ago. That is the good news. The less good news is that they still represent roughly 10 to 15% of the total market, according to FazWaz data, which means finding one that also fits your budget, your preferred neighbourhood, and your BTS commute takes more work than a standard condo…
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Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok launches Sunset Sound Bath for Wellness Wednesdays
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok is continuing its Wellness Wednesdays series with Sunset Sound Bath, an immersive sound healing experience held in collaboration with Stillwave. The July edition is designed to support holistic wellbeing through mindfulness, soothing vibrations, and sunset views over the Chao Phraya River. Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok said the Wellness Wednesdays series was created…
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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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Central Pattana and Mitsubishi Estate unveil CenTRal cENtrAL at Pathumwan intersection
Central Pattana Public Company Limited and Mitsubishi Estate have unveiled CenTRal cENtrAL, a next-generation mixed-use development at Pathumwan intersection, designed to strengthen Siam Square’s position as a Global Youth Culture Destination. The project has a total value of more than 11 billion baht and is being developed under the concept Young. Bold. Global. It will bring together retail, workplace, hospitality,…
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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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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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The contradiction of Thailand’s ‘ethical’ elephant sanctuaries
Elephants have served as icons of Thai culture for centuries. They are plastered on touristy pants, temple walls, and even the national flag from 1855 to 1916. The reality is, every operator uses the same “ethical elephant sanctuary in Thailand” label, irrespective of whether they’ve earned it or not. War and peace The story of Nalagari is a tale in…
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Thailand digital nomad visa (DTV) 2026: who qualifies and how to apply
For anyone working remotely and looking to spend serious time in Thailand, the old approach of cycling through visa exemptions is no longer viable. The Thai Cabinet approved scrapping the 60-day visa-free stay in May 2026, two-per-year land border caps are being enforced, and immigration is actively flagging repeat entries without a clear purpose. The legal route for remote workers…
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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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Kao Thailand earns ‘Best Places to Work 2026’ certification from WorkVenture
Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has been certified as one of Thailand’s Best Places to Work 2026 by WorkVenture, recognising the company’s workplace culture, employee development, and commitment to long-term organisational growth. WorkVenture is an employer branding consultancy, and the organisation behind the annual Top 50 Companies in Thailand survey, which ranks employers considered most attractive among Thailand’s new generation…
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The importance of showing up – in AI search
It’s no surprise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the digital marketing world. 90% of businesses surveyed are reportedly concerned about losing Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) visibility, the share of traffic a website receives from search engine rankings. This is largely due to the fact that AI search is becoming increasingly common, with 72% of B2B vendors researching tools…
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Is public wi-fi safe in Thailand? A traveller’s guide to staying secure online
Thailand runs on free internet. Land at Suvarnabhumi, walk into any 7-Eleven, sit down at a café in Chiang Mai or a co-working space in Bangkok, and a network is usually one tap away. With more than 32 million foreign visitors arriving in 2025, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, that always-on convenience is a big part of…
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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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