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The Mall Group is advancing its M Card strategy by deepening the M Card Borderless Privileges program through a strategic partnership with Grandview Mall in Guangzhou, China. This collaboration aligns with the 'Global Partner – Experience-first' strategy, transforming the…
Nan Province is set to host the 'Slow Life Night Run: Enjoying the View of Nan City,' a sporting event designed to stimulate the local economy during the winter season and mark a serious push toward developing sports tourism in the region. The event, scheduled for October 23-24,…
The district administration of Sawankhalok in Sukhothai province officially launched the event titled 'Sawankhalok: Old Town, New Feeling' (SWK OLD TOWN, NEW FEELING) from October 15 to 19, 2026. The opening ceremony took place at the Sawankhalok District Office and the historic…
The district administration of Sawankhalok in Sukhothai province officially launched the event titled 'Sawankhalok: Old Town, New Feeling' (SWK OLD TOWN, NEW FEELING) from October 15 to 19, 2026. The opening ceremony took place at the Sawankhalok District Office and the historic…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has officially announced the third edition of ASEAN India+ Shoppers in Thailand 2026, running from September to November. The campaign operates under a 'MORE VALUE. MORE THAILAND.' concept, offering shopping, dining, and accommodation privileges…
At the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in October 2026, Thailand's Ministry of Finance officials met with S&P Global Ratings to discuss economic trends. The government aims to boost annual GDP growth beyond 3% and increase investment as a share of GDP from roughly 22–23% to 30%.…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to generate at least 244 million baht in tourism revenue by attracting approximately 30,000 shoppers from ASEAN countries and India under the ASEAN INDIA+ SHOPPERS IN THAILAND 2026 project. This initiative involves partnerships with…
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand is promoting the 2026 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession to global audiences as a unique Mekong tradition. Running from October 16 to 27 around the provincial hall and riverfront, the event culminates on October 26 to mark the end of…
Botanica Luxury Villa has launched a new ultra-luxury project, BOTANICA Sky Valley, featuring 18 pool villas located in the Layan area of Phuket. Priced between 71.4 and 149.3 million baht, these residences cater to high-end buyers seeking long-term living spaces rather than…
Thailand is hosting the annual IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok from October 12 to 18, nearly three decades after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas aims to raise economic growth to 3% within three years by boosting investment in…
Onyx Hospitality Group has been recognized internationally for its commitment to authentic Thai hospitality over more than 60 years of growth. The company, which manages brands including Amari, OZO, Shama, and Oriental Residence, aims to become the best medium-sized hospitality…
The Thailand Rowing Association, in partnership with EGAT and other allies, will host the Thailand International Dragon Boat Festival 2026 on December 5-6 in Rayong. Athletes from 11 countries including Canada, Russia, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines,…
Flooding across Thailand has inflicted significant damage on the industrial sector, with preliminary losses estimated at 18.21 billion baht affecting over 4,600 businesses in 59 provinces. Chonburi province bears the brunt of this economic hit, recording approximately 17.9…
On October 9, 2026, Professor Dr. Surin Kamfai, Deputy Director of the National Council on Science and Technology Policy (NARIT) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHEST), presided over a brainstorming meeting regarding draft proposals for…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) strengthened its collaboration with CNN by serving as a supporting partner for the inaugural Asia edition of CNN Global Perspectives. Held on 14 October 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, the event coincided with the International Monetary…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tripadvisor have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate under the 'Transform Together' initiative. This partnership aims to position Thailand as Asia's No.1 High-Value & Meaningful Destination by 2027. The agreement allows both…
The Director General of Thailand's Tourism Authority (TAT) assessed that hosting the IMF and World Bank meetings was a success, earning international praise for event readiness and soft power displays. Government and private sector collaboration offered unique experiences like…
Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand dropped from approximately 11.1 million in 2019 to around 4.47 million in 2025, a decline of roughly 34%, with Malaysia now leading the market. Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group, highlights that while Chinese travelers remain the world's top…
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence in Thailand's third-quarter economic growth, citing rising exports and favorable credit ratings. However, tourism arrivals dropped 3.88% to 23,452,895 from January to October, while headline inflation rose 2.53% in August…