Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, has distinguished itself as the least affordable city in the world for renters, as per the Housing Affordability Review 2025. The report, compiled by Germany’s DWS, indicates that the average middle-class family in Bangkok…
Miniso, a Chinese lifestyle brand, has made a significant stride in its global expansion strategy with the opening of its first Miniso Land store in Thailand. The new retail spot is situated in the bustling Siam Square shopping district of Bangkok, covering…
Central Pattana, a division of Thailand’s Central Group that specializes in property development, plans to infuse a staggering 21 billion baht (US$640 million) into the creation of an expansive new shopping and lifestyle hub in northern Bangkok. The Central…
The renowned Siam Paragon, positioned at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, solidified its reputation as the leading destination for luxury watches following the enormous success of Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025. Founders, proprietors, and top-tier…
Thailand is on the brink of a transformative shift in its energy landscape, projected to save an impressive $1.8 billion in power generation costs from 2026 to 2037. This could be achieved by exceeding the current targets of its revised Power Development Plan…
Siam Paragon, a well-known retail destination situated in Bangkok, Thailand, is set to launch three new world-class attractions later this year. The initiative, which represents an investment exceeding THB 1.25 billion (approximately US$39 million) and a…
Amid a rapidly evolving logistics landscape, Thailand’s Greater Bangkok market is poised for significant changes in warehouse rental dynamics. According to a recent report from JLL, the prime grade warehouse rental rate is expected to experience a slight…
Thailand’s rice exports have plunged 30% year-on-year, reaching just US$3.94 billion in August, marking a grim milestone as the country endures a 10th consecutive month of decline. According to the Ministry of Commerce’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office,…
Naraya, a renowned brand specializing in fabric bags, has established a new flagship store in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown, specifically at the busy crossroads of Yaowarat Road and Phadung Dao Road. Store Highlights The store boasts an extensive…
Thailand will introduce a 45% tax on imported vintage cars in fiscal year 2026, a strategic move projected to boost government revenue by an additional THB1-2 billion (US$31.4-62.9 million) annually. The regulations accompanying this tax will restrict these…
According to a recent report from Knight Frank, Bangkok is entering the second half of 2025 amidst a complex mix of challenges and opportunities in its tourism and hospitality sector. The initial half of the year witnessed a noticeable dip in hotel occupancy,…
In a bold move that underscores the dynamic landscape of Asian retail, luxury fashion powerhouse Dior has announced plans to open a stunning new boutique in Bangkok’s prestigious Iconsiam shopping complex. Set to launch in early 2024, the new store will not…
Bangkok’s hotel market is seeing a shift as it navigates the complexities of 2025. According to a report from Knight Frank, average occupancy rates dipped to 75.1% in the first half of the year, marking a 3.7 percentage point decrease from the same period in…
The Thai government is weighing a tax on physical gold trading as a strategy to temper the surging value of the baht, a move that could have significant repercussions for the country’s export and tourism sectors. Discussions are ongoing between the Bank of…
Bangkok’s condominium market continued to feel the squeeze in the second quarter of 2025, with only two new projects launching and a mere 405 units introduced. This staggering figure marks the lowest level of new launches in 15 years, as reported by Knight…
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand is stepping up its game in the race towards Thailand 4.0 by announcing a groundbreaking allocation of free spectrum aimed at factories and enterprises. This initiative is set to…
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