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NAMA Buffet Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary With Special Deals
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NAMA Buffet Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary With Special Deals

NAMA Japanese and Seafood Buffet on the 24th floor of CentralWorld celebrates its two-year anniversary with special promotions including complimentary ice cream and discounted unlimited beverage packages through August 31.

Mitsubishi Electric L4 Grande Four-Door Refrigerator
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Mitsubishi Electric L4 Grande Four-Door Refrigerator

Mitsubishi Electric launches the L4 Grande four-door refrigerator in two sizes, featuring a bottom-freezer design that keeps frequently-used items at eye level and comes with a 10-year compressor warranty.

Trang Batik Producer Uses AI to Boost Global Orders
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Trang Batik Producer Uses AI to Boost Global Orders

A Trang batik artisan is using AI to visualize designs as finished garments, boosting customer orders and transforming hand-painted patterns into contemporary luxury fashion while preserving southern Thai heritage.

Anchan Emerald Luxury Development Launches In Phuket
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Anchan Emerald Luxury Development Launches In Phuket

Anchan Villas has launched Anchan Emerald, a 1.4-billion-baht luxury residential development spanning over 40,000 square meters in Phuket's exclusive Pru Champa area.

Songkhla Tourism Surges to 3 Million Visitors, 20 Billion Baht
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Songkhla Tourism Surges to 3 Million Visitors, 20 Billion Baht

Songkhla Province attracted over 3 million visitors in the first half of 2025, generating more than 20 billion baht in tourism revenue as the government promotes cultural attractions and grassroots economic development across the southern r

Thailand Open Cycling Stage 3 Revs Up In Chainat
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Thailand Open Cycling Stage 3 Revs Up In Chainat

Stage 3 of Thailand's cycling championships takes place in Chainat on August 15-16, 2025, featuring challenging mountain bike and road courses through two national parks that will test riders' endurance across flat and uphill terrain.

Chiang Mai Named World's Third-Best City in 2026
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Chiang Mai Named World's Third-Best City in 2026

Chiang Mai ranked third in Travel + Leisure's 2026 World's Best Cities awards, based on over 207,000 reader votes, cementing the northern Thai city's status as a top global destination for culture, cuisine and nature tourism.

Phayao's Hidden Gem: Stewed Chicken Noodles Recipe
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Phayao's Hidden Gem: Stewed Chicken Noodles Recipe

A beloved Phayao noodle shop specializes in stewed chicken made from over 30 kilograms of fresh meat daily, simmered for hours in a proprietary broth that balances aromatic flavors without harsh aftertaste. Owner Je Pong-Patita credits the

Legendary Betong Breakfast Shop Opens Bangkok Branch
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Legendary Betong Breakfast Shop Opens Bangkok Branch

Beloved Betong breakfast institution Thai See Hee has opened a Bangkok branch in Buddhamon Sai 2, bringing 85-year-old recipes and authentic dim sum from southern Thailand directly to the capital.

Disney's Moana Live-Action Film Launches with Thai Voice Star
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Disney's Moana Live-Action Film Launches with Thai Voice Star

Disney's live-action Moana arrives with Thai actress Yaya voicing the titular character, bringing the island navigator's story to Thai audiences as Dwayne Johnson returns as the shape-shifting Maui.

Japan Extends Visa-Free Travel for Thai Tourists
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Japan Extends Visa-Free Travel for Thai Tourists

Japan has extended its visa-free travel scheme for Thai passport holders through June 2027, allowing stays of up to 15 days without a visa.

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TAT Launches Wellness Campaign To Attract Middle East Travelers

Thailand's Tourism Authority launched a wellness campaign in the UAE targeting Middle East travelers, combining a "Healing is the New Luxury" media event in Dubai with a flydubai roadshow across Dubai and Abu Dhabi to promote Thailand's hos