At the end of 2024, Bangkok Province, led by Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, welcomed Mr. Kim Young Hwan, Governor of Chungcheongbuk Province, Republic of Korea, and his delegation to discuss between the two provinces, seeing the importance of the development plan, cooperation to create business opportunities, and extending the culture, tourism, and trade […]
Thailand’s data centre services market is projected to grow by 8% this year to 12.7 billion baht, driven by rising demand for greater processing power to support companies’ adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and enlarged data storage. The finance, wholesale and retail, and healthcare sectors are taking the lead in data centre service demand, according
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Bangkok has once again made an international culinary splash, having been ranked the 2025 second-best food city in the world by Time Out, the world’s influential lifestyle, travel, and experiences magazine. This placement is a remarkable jump from 6th the previous year, behind only New Orleans, United States. This second-place ranking in Time Out’s list
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Don Mueang international airport expects about 700,000 passengers to pass through its portals during the Songkran holiday, up10% on last year. Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) president Kerati Kijmanawat said on Wednesday that Don Mueng airport was ready to handle the influx. Don Mueang airport director Wichit Kaewsaitiam said the peak period for workers returning
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In 2025, Bangkok will continuously be the most important area for investing in Thailand, driving the economy and accounting for 46.6% of the country’s GDP. With important factors such as: The expected influx of around 40 million tourists due to the continued recovery in Thailand’s tourism sector will drive up demand for accommodations and dining
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Over the past year, Thailand has been very successful in developing soft power to the point of being ranked 40th in the world and 3rd in ASEAN in the Global Soft Power Index 2024 by Brand Finance, and U.S. News & World Report ranked Thailand as having the 8th best cultural heritage in the world.
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Bangkok, the vibrant capital of Thailand, has firmly established itself as a global destination for health and wellness tourism. The city’s impressive medical infrastructure, boasting state-of-the-art hospitals, specialized clinics, and diverse healthcare services, attracts a steady stream of international visitors seeking quality medical care. According to The Global Wellness Economy Monitor (2022), which analyzed data
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Promising Business Trends for Investment in Thailand 2025 (Ranking) For foreign investors, Thailand remains an attractive destination, particularly with the emerging business trends of 2025. This year marks an exciting period for the business landscape in Bangkok and other major cities, driven by novel trends and rapidly evolving consumer behavior. Coupled with a positive economic performance, investment
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The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) announced the establishment of more than 50 Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds from over 20 member companies on May 2, with expectations for new liquidity of more than 20 billion baht flowing to the Thai stock market. The association anticipates roughly half of the maturing long-term equity
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Thailand’s exports rose for an eighth consecutive month in February and more than expected, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, although uncertainty over US trade policy is clouding the outlook for the remainder of the year. Exports, a key driver of Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, jumped 14.0% in February from a year earlier, above a
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