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Thailand wins 2027 Global Summit of Women hosting rights
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Thailand has been selected to host the 2027 Global Summit of Women in Bangkok, bringing more than 1,000 delegates from over 60 countries to one of the world’s leading forums on women’s leadership and economic empowerment.
Thailand tourism feels pressure from global uncertainty
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Tourism operators in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai, are seeing shorter booking windows and softer demand as geopolitical tensions, economic worries and rising travel costs shape visitor behavior in 2026. The shift is raising pressure on…
Kavi Global pushes AI sovereignty agenda at UN Bangkok summit
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Kavi Global helped lead a United Nations conference session in Bangkok focused on using AI to strengthen economic sovereignty across the Global South.
Boutiques Singapore expands to Bangkok with first regional edition
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Boutiques Singapore will stage its first regional fair, Boutiques Asia: The Bangkok Edition 2026, from July 24 to 26 at ICONSIAM in Bangkok.
Thailand’s wellness economy boosts demand for longevity clinics
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Thailand’s wellness economy reached $42.7 billion in 2024, according to the Global Wellness Institute, reinforcing the country’s rise as a regional hub for preventive healthcare, wellness tourism and longevity medicine.
R3 Life Wellness Center partners with MiDO4 to target luxury medical tourists in Bangkok
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R3 Life Wellness Center has teamed with MiDO4 Medical Services to package regenerative medicine, preventive care and concierge support for international patients in Bangkok.
AIT and six Thai groups launch AI workforce partnership
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The Asian Institute of Technology has signed an MoU with six Thai professional organizations to build an AI-ready workforce and expand professional training in Thailand.
U Pattaya earns inaugural Green Globe certification
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U Pattaya in southern Thailand has received its first Green Globe certification as the five-star beachfront resort expands waste reduction, staff training and community programs.
Chulalongkorn University president elected to lead Asian Universities Alliance
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Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat of Chulalongkorn University has been elected president of the Asian Universities Alliance for 2027–2029, making him the first Thai university leader to head the regional group.
Hom names new chef team, launches fermentation-led tasting menu in Phuket
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Hom at InterContinental Phuket Resort has appointed Chef de Cuisine Marcelo Baruch and R&D Chef Guillem Aran and unveiled a new tasting menu, Tribhumikatha, in Phuket, Thailand.
Five Chinese office chair makers highlighted for export-ready ergonomic seating
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A new roundup spotlights five Chinese office chair manufacturers as global demand for ergonomic seating grows.
hom adds two chefs and launches a fermentation-led tasting menu in Phuket
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InterContinental Phuket Resort’s hom has named Chef Marcelo Baruch as chef de cuisine and Chef Guillem Aran as R&D chef as it debuts Tribhumikatha, a new tasting menu built around fermentation and the idea of “The Three Worlds.” The move is meant…
Food Journal Magazine spotlights the trends reshaping Los Angeles dining
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Food Journal Magazine says independent, neighborhood-first reporting is helping diners find the city’s best restaurants as culinary talent spreads beyond the Westside.
Dullboy to open Maison Perrier lounge at Tales of the Cocktail 2026
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Jersey City cocktail bar Dullboy will kick off Maison Perrier’s Beyond the Bar Lounge on July 20 at Tales of the Cocktail 2026 in New Orleans.
ÀNI Private Resorts to open flagship Shoal Bay retreat in January 2027
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ÀNI Private Resorts will open ÀNI Shoal Bay in Anguilla in January 2027, adding a 15-suite, exclusive-use beachfront estate to its private-resort portfolio.
Rakuten Viki launches Filipino-Korean reality series Kumusta in Seoul
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Rakuten Viki has launched Kumusta, a new Korean-Filipino reality series set in Seoul that spotlights Filipino food, hospitality and culture for viewers across Southeast Asia. The show pairs Ji Chang-wook with Filipino stars and Michelin-starred…
Master Vee expands Isan Phin education through digital channels and handmade instruments
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Veerasak Phosing, known as V-Music and Master Vee, is using online lessons, social media and handcrafted Phin instruments to bring Northeast Thailand’s traditional music to students and audiences in Thailand and abroad.
InterContinental Phuket ranks No. 4 in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Southeast Asia
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InterContinental Phuket Resort was named No. 4 among Thailand’s Best Beach + Island Resorts in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Southeast Asia 2026, marking its fourth straight year in the rankings.
InterContinental Phuket ranks No. 4 in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Southeast Asia
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InterContinental Phuket Resort placed No. 4 among Thailand’s Best Beach + Island Resorts in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Southeast Asia 2026, marking its fourth straight year on the list.
Freestyle Digital Media releases music documentary 'Jewel’s Catch One'
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Freestyle Digital Media released the documentary feature Jewel’s Catch One on North American digital HD, cable and satellite platforms starting June 16, 2026. The film chronicles the legacy of Catch One, America’s oldest Black-owned disco, and its…
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