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EM DISTRICT Celebrates Thai Craftsmanship and Culture
Published on 31/07/2025
» Thailand’s rich cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship—hallmarks of the nation’s soft power on the global stage—are once again in the spotlight as EM DISTRICT (comprising EMPORIUM, EMQUARTIER, and EMSPHERE) collaborates with the Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture; the SUPPORT Foundation under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother; and the Tourism Authority of Thailand to present “EM DISTRICT Sense of Thai 2025.”
Brand value
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/06/2025
» The private sector, particularly shopping malls, has taken significant steps to host various art events and establish open art spaces.
Boutique, Marriott Launch JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Published on 29/05/2025
» Boutique Corporation Public Company Limited (BC) has taken a major step into the luxury hotel market by signing a development and management agreement with Marriott International to launch the new JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 24. Located in a prime area of Phrom Phong district , this flagship 5-star development is one of BC’s largest projects to date, standing out in terms of scale, investment, and international service standards.
UHG to sink B1.5bn into hotel expansion
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/05/2025
» Commercial property developer UHG plans to invest 1.5 billion baht to expand its hotel portfolio in fringe areas of Bangkok and convert office space on Lat Phrao Soi 4 into hotel rooms, capitalising on tourism and escaping the oversupplied office market.
City Realty – The Legacy and Vision of Thailand’s Low-key Pioneering Property Developer
Published on 29/04/2025
» A rare insight into City Realty, one of Thailand’s ground-breaking property developers led by the Sophonpanich family—renowned in the financial sector as founders of Bangkok Bank, Thailand's largest bank by total assets, and majority shareholders of the company.
Ikea to open first store in Chiang Mai next week
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/02/2025
» Ikea, a Swedish home furnishing brand, is set to launch a new store in Chiang Mai on Feb 27, marking its fifth location in the country.
Transport tops clean air tasks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/11/2024
» This week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched a walking-cycling promotion to tackle the city's notorious traffic congestion. Quite an ambition.
Walk-cycle lanes to reduce congestion
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/11/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation (TWCIF) plan to develop a walking and cycling lane in four traffic-crowded areas of the capital, with a feasibility study wrapping up next month.
Foreign demand spurs luxury condo launches
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/10/2024
» At least four new condo projects in the luxury and super-luxury segments are set to launch in inner-city Bangkok locations between next month and mid-2025, driven by a limited supply this year and strong demand from foreign buyers.
Flood warning for Greater Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/10/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department is warning people along waterways in the lower Chao Phraya River basin, including those in Greater Bangkok, of possible flooding due to deluges from the North, heavy rains and high seas later this month.