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IconSiam Opens Health-Focused Destination at River Park
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IconSiam Opens Health-Focused Destination at River Park

IconSiam transforms its riverside parks into a wellness destination featuring fitness classes, yoga sessions, and dance events designed to encourage year-round health and community engagement along the Chao Phraya River.

Chinese Film 'Dear You' Premieres in Bangkok
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Chinese Film 'Dear You' Premieres in Bangkok

Chinese film 'Dear You: A Letter of Love to Mother' premiered in Bangkok on July 21, celebrating family bonds between Thailand and China, with the emotional story of overseas Chinese letters already captivating over 41 million viewers acros

Swensen's Ultra Smooth Ice Cream Sells Out in 3 Hours
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Swensen's Ultra Smooth Ice Cream Sells Out in 3 Hours

Swensen's Ultra Smooth ice cream sold out within three hours of its July 22 launch, with just 100 cups offered across five locations at the promotional price of 89 baht.

Pattaya Unveils World's First Giant CRYBABY Beachfront Art Installation
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Pattaya Unveils World's First Giant CRYBABY Beachfront Art Installation

Pattaya opened the world's first beachfront art toy destination featuring giant CRYBABY installations over 8 meters tall, alongside POP MART's flagship store offering collectible figures and merchandise through August 2026.

Thai Ice Cream Brand Dream Cones Wins Over London Festival Crowds
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Thai Ice Cream Brand Dream Cones Wins Over London Festival Crowds

Thai ice cream brand Dream Cones wowed crowds at London's Thai Festival with artisan three-dimensional ice cream bars inspired by Thai culture, priced at £5 each and selling out among visitors impressed by authentic flavors and beautiful de

Eastern Economic Corridor Showcase Opens at ICONSIAM
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Eastern Economic Corridor Showcase Opens at ICONSIAM

Over 25 businesses from Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor showcase accommodations, dining, and regional products at ICONSIAM August 1–2, with free entry and rewards for shoppers.

Nameless Camp: Hillside Dream Transformed Into Nature Retreat
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Nameless Camp: Hillside Dream Transformed Into Nature Retreat

Sam and Um transformed a hillside orchard in Chiang Mai into Nameless Camp, a nature retreat featuring glamping domes and eight mountain-view rooms where guests pick fresh vegetables and experience authentic cool-weather escapes year-round.

Color of the East Golf Paradise 2026 Tees Off at St. Andrews Rayong
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Color of the East Golf Paradise 2026 Tees Off at St. Andrews Rayong

Professional golfer Peerapat Huangjing won the second Color of the East Golf Paradise 2026 tournament at St. Andrews in Rayong, shooting a gross 76 as the Tourism Authority of Thailand promotes sports tourism across the Eastern region.

Central Department Stores Launch Shop & Win Campaign for Tourists
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Central Department Stores Launch Shop & Win Campaign for Tourists

Central Department Stores launches a SHOP & WIN campaign through August 2026 at Bangkok's Central Chitlom and Central World, offering foreign tourists shopping rewards, exclusive merchandise, and lifestyle perks including hotel delivery and

Japanese Woman Falls in Love with Thai Fried Rice
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Japanese Woman Falls in Love with Thai Fried Rice

A Japanese woman living in Thailand for three months has fallen in love with Thai fried rice, praising its perfectly separated grains and customizable flavors, while discovering that Thai cuisine's intense spice levels and ingredient differ

Mazda 6e EV Impresses With Smooth Ride, Tight Handling
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Mazda 6e EV Impresses With Smooth Ride, Tight Handling

Mazda has begun delivering its first fully electric vehicle, the 6e, to over 4,000 Thai customers, with test drives confirming its smooth ride, responsive handling, and up to 654 km driving range on a single charge.

Swedish Diplomat's Thai Ice Cream Review Wins Over Internet
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Swedish Diplomat's Thai Ice Cream Review Wins Over Internet

A Swedish diplomat's enthusiastic review of Thai coconut ice cream sparked viral social media delight, with Thai users playfully challenging him to hunt down the authentic street-vendor version next.