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Thailand has long drawn people in with its climate, affordability, cuisine, and easygoing lifestyle. What is changing now is not the appeal, but the growing number of visitors choosing to stay longer and put down roots. PATTAYA. Thailand – Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and a lifestyle that feels lighter than the one they left behind. What is different now is not the attraction itself, but who is staying and for how long. In 2025, Thailand recorded just over 30 million foreign arrivals, generating an…
Some Thai, one of the 25 recipients of the 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand award, is expanding. From its cozy neighborhood outpost in Quezon City, Some Thai is set to open at The Podium Mall in Mandaluyong City on December 10.Helmed by Chef Jorge Mendez, Some Thai is not only bringing its crowd-favorite dishes to the new branch, it will also offer The Podium-exclusive plates like the Gaitod, Dry Tom Yum Noodles, and Steamed Sea Bass.The Gaitod is Some Thai’s take on Thai fried chicken. Crisp and juicy, it is topped with fried shallots, garlic chips, and cilantro, and served with a…
Less than 100 days after he was elected premier, Anutin dissolved parliament earlier this month when his minority government faced the threat of a no-confidence vote.Speaking to party members and supporters on Wednesday, Anutin said he and his Bhumjaithai party were ready to return to power, describing the February 8 election as “the most consequential poll” for the conservative political outfit since its formation in 2008.“Today we are sure and ready to enter the election race to serve Thailand and its people,” Anutin said.“This is the first time the Thai people have high expectations from the Bhumjaithai Party.”If re-elected, Anutin…
BANGKOK – A half-empty Rajamangala National Stadium set the scene for the closing ceremony on Dec 20, when Thailand bade farewell to the SEA Games with an understated but fitting end to the biennial sporting event held in Bangkok and Chonburi. And unlike the opening ceremony – which was devoid of pyrotechnics – this time the night ended with colourful fireworks lighting up the sky. With thousands of empty seats visible in the 51,000-seater venue – the 90-minute ceremony, like the opening show on Dec 9 at the same venue, kicked off with a tribute to Thailand’s late Queen Mother…
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to re-engage in talks to achieve a sustainable cease-fire along their disputed borders, the Thai foreign minister confirmed Monday. A cease-fire agreement in October was rushed to ensure it could be witnessed by U.S. President Donald Trump and lacked sufficient details to ensure the deal to end the armed conflict would hold, top diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Monday after an ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. While Cambodia has publicly said it is ready for an unconditional cease-fire, Bangkok never received any direct proposal and Thailand believed such statements were aimed at increasing…
TAT reinforces Thailand’s global leadership in holistic luxury tourism through wellness, culture, and meaningful travel experiences. Bangkok, Thailand–(Newsfile Corp. – December 22, 2025) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to introduce “Healing Journey Thailand,” an upcoming global campaign under the Experience Thailand: Celebrity & Lifestyle Stories platform. The initiative is designed to further strengthen Thailand’s positioning as a premier destination for healing, balance, and high-value travel experiences. 01-01 To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7958/278817_figure01en.jpg Built around the core concept of “Unforgettable Experience” and the message “Healing is the New Luxury,” the campaign will…
BANGKOK — The Bank of Thailand cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on Wednesday to help bolster economic growth, marking the first easing by the central bank since August.
Breadcrumb Trail LinksCultureBooksLifeEating & DrinkingMake Pailin Chongchitnant’s salad rolls with spicy garlicky dip, old-school pad gaprao and minimalist pad thaiPublished Mar 24, 2023 • Last updated Mar 24, 2023 • 15 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Clockwise from top left: old-school pad gaprao, salad rolls with spicy garlicky dip, and minimalist pad thai from Sabai. PHOTOS BY JANIS NICOLAYArticle contentReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.Our cookbook of the week…
By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, Dec 19 (Bernama) — From border tensions and political transition to natural disasters and a fragile economy, Thailand’s 2025 unfolded as a succession of crises that tested governance, institutional resilience and crisis-management capacity. The year opened with cautious optimism over governance and economic reforms, but this was abruptly jolted on March 28 when a powerful earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, with tremors felt as far as Bangkok. The quake triggered the collapse of a construction site at the new headquarters of the State Audit Office in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district near Bang Sue Grand Station, claiming more than 90…
BANGKOK, Dec 21 — Thailand nabbed a record-breaking number of gold medals as the South-east Asian Games closed in Bangkok yesterday, but the two-week event was overshadowed by a deadly border conflict with Cambodia.Colourful dances, fireworks and pop performances stunned crowds at the closing ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium yesterday evening, with athletes representing 10 countries parading with their national flags.Notably absent were the Cambodian athletes, who fully withdrew from the 33rd SEA Games the day after its opening on December 9, citing security fears due to an ongoing border conflict with Thailand.The host country took a record 233 gold…