Thailand is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and thriving economy, making it one of Southeast Asia’s top destinations for both travel and investment. In recent years, the country has become an increasingly popular spot for luxury real estate, attracting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) from around the world. From stunning
A Spiritual and Culinary Journey Coming in October 2024 As October approaches, Thailand prepares for one of its most vibrant and culturally rich celebrations—the Vegetarian Festival, also known as the Tesagan Gin Je or the Nine Emperor Gods Festival. This unique event is not just a celebration of food but
A Guide for Buyers As Thailand’s real estate market evolves, a growing number of developers are recognizing the importance of pet-friendly living spaces. With an increasing number of residents prioritizing their furry companions, pet-friendly condominiums are becoming a popular choice for buyers. This guide explores the benefits of pet-friendly developments,
Thai condo market slows down amid withdrawal of Chinese and Russian investments Condominium sales in Bangkok are slowing down due to a decline in foreign buyers, particularly from China and Russia. The Thai condominium market is experiencing a significant slowdown due to the withdrawal of Chinese and Russian capital. Key
U.S.-China tensions to boost demand for office and industrial real estate in Southeast Asia The ongoing U.S.-China tensions have led to a strategic reassessment of supply chains and investment locations. With the imposition of tariffs and trade barriers, multinational corporations are looking beyond traditional powerhouses to establish their operations. Southeast
Lufthansa close to getting go-ahead for Italy’s ITA Airways deal. Lufthansa wants the move to strengthen its position in Europe’s fast-growing aviation market. It has assured the EU that the takeover will not have adverse effects on fair competition on long-haul routes. Lufthansa says it is close to getting the
Bangkok, 20 June 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Jeollanum-do have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly promote Thailand’s Songkran Festival and Jeollanam-do’s Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival to a global recognition. In the presence of H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of Korea, the MOU
While President Biden enjoys wide support in the tech sector, Trump is starting to make some inroads. SAN FRANCISCO—Jacob Helberg didn’t start out as a big fan of former President Donald Trump. In his 2021 book, “The Wires of War,” Mr. Helberg detailed his concerns about the former president, during
Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community receives Ambassador of Sweden to ASEAN.Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community, H.E. Satvinder Singh, received a courtesy call from the Ambassador of Sweden to ASEAN, H.E. Daniel Blockert. They discussed potential ways to further strengthen trade and investment relations between ASEAN and Sweden, including
Wimbledon: Game set and match as prize money reaches record. Wimbledon’s total prize money fund will this year reach a record £50 million (€59 million) pounds, All England Club officials have revealed. The singles champions of 2024 will each earn £2.7 million (€3.2 million) and even a first-round competitor can
Inflation rise in Spain: housing costs, transport and fuel price rises are the main drivers. However, the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages dropped in May 2024. Spain’s year-on-year inflation report for May was released on Thursday morning, coming in at 3.6%, which was in line with market expectations, according
Bangkok to Beijing by train: Thailand expands rail network for epic train trip. Train travel between Bangkok and Beijing is inching closer as Thailand prepares to expand its rail network. The Southeast Asian nation will run a trial service between Bangkok and Laos’ capital of Vientiane between July 13 and
Issues with Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have ‘brought King Charles and William closer’, with royal sources saying any sense of ‘rivalry’ between the monarch and future heir are now behind them King Charles III and Prince William are closer than ever amid friction with other members of the royal family, sources have claimed.
The liberal party of Prime Minister Alexander De Croo OpenVLD lost dramatically in Belgium’s regional, national and EU elections on Sunday. The right-wing New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) emerged as the biggest winner of elections in Belgium on Sunday, with the extreme-right pro-separatist Vlaams Belang in second place. The country voted
Britney Spears has shared the entire contents of a “cursed” videotape that features in horror movie, The Ring. The 2002 supernatural horror stars Naomi Watts as a journalist named Rachel Keller, who discovers a creepy videotape that kills the viewer seven days after watching it. On the recording are strange and scary images which come to
Khao Lak, Phang-Nga, 5 June 2024 – The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024 officially opened today at the JW Marriott Khao Lak, Phang-Nga and will run until Friday, 7 June. Mr. Sermsak Pongpanit, Minister of Tourism and Sports, presided over the opening ceremony. Joing him at the event were Miss. Niracha Banditchat,
Starting this year, Thailand’s Revenue Department has revised its approach to taxing foreign income received by tax residents. Paul Ashburn of HLB Thailand summarises the changes Historically, if a person was a tax resident of Thailand and they received income from offshore, they could avoid paying Thai tax on such
Thailand ranked among the 10 best countries for expats. Annual survey reveals Thailand is growing in popularity with expats. Thailand has been ranked among the top 10 places for expats to live, according to the annual Expat Insider Survey carried out by InterNations. The latest rankings see Thailand move up
The Ford Foundation is committing $50 million in a new program designed to support 240 social justice leaders around the world over the next 10 years. The inaugural class of 24 fellows of the Global Fellowship program, launched Monday, includes social justice leaders from the United States, Brazil, Africa, and
When will Coronavirus Travel Restrictions be Lifted? Each country’s approach to travel is changing on a case-by-case basis. Generally, domestic and international travel bans are being lifted once the number of coronavirus cases have plateaued or begin to decline. Below, we list the countries that are now planning to ease
In this episode of New Build Stories, BOAT chats with Gian Marco Campanino, art director of The Italian Sea Group, and interior designer Mark Berryman on the 65 metre Admiral superyacht Life Saga The owner of Life Saga “doesn’t go indoors unless the weather is diabolical,” says the yacht’s captain. So the creation of the boat was focused
As 2020 unfolds, every business mind is boggled by one question “Where to Invest?”. As an investor, you should care a lot about economical and political stability when choosing where to invest your money in. The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused great worry for many investors. And they are right
Home values, where overbuilding has caused a yearslong price slump, were already down 30% from their last peak in 2014 The pandemic and the resulting postponement of Dubai’s long-awaited World Expo, which was supposed to commence in October, ensures the city’s yearslong price slump will persist for at least another
When last we checked in with Kanye West, the mercurial hip-hop superstar-turned-footwear magnate, I was tiptoeing through a parking lot crop circle composed of hundreds of pairs of his Yeezy sneakers. “I’m not a numbers guy,” he explained ten months ago. “To ask me to somehow translate this to numbers