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Thailand Elite Visa Launches New Family Promotions
Published on 01/08/2025
» Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. announced a series of limited-time updates to its Thai Elite Visa program, introducing more accessible pricing options for families and current members while confirming the official end of the Bronze Membership package this December.
Central Pattana in tie-up with Fazaa Card
Business, Published on 25/07/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a leading real estate developer and the operator of Central shopping centres nationwide, has announced a major collaboration with Fazaa Card, the largest national CRM programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to offer privileges to wealthy Emiratis.
Central Pattana Partners UAE to Attract Elite Tourists
Published on 24/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 24, 2025 – Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s No.1 real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centres nationwide, is reaffirming its successful strategy to become a ‘Global Elite Destination’ by targeting high-end customers from the Middle East. The company has announced a major collaboration with Fazaa Card, the largest national CRM programme of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—a premium membership card established by the UAE’s Ministry of Interior, with over 1.5 million members. Central Pattana is the first and only shopping centre developer in Asia to form an ecosystem-level partnership at a UAE national-level entity. Special privileges are being offered at centralwOrld, Central Village, and Central Phuket—three leading shopping destinations located in top tourist cities. Central Pattana aims to further stimulate the economy and tourism through this initiative and plans to expand the partnership nationwide in the future.
Wellness tourism in spotlight at forum
News, Published on 12/07/2025
» As global stress levels escalate, industries worldwide are being compelled to adapt, and none more urgently than the health and wellness sector.
Chinese man offering VVIP tours arrested in Bangkok
News, Online Reporters, Published on 11/06/2025
» A Chinese man has been arrested for working illegally as a tour guide, operating a VVIP programme for Chinese customers on Rattanakosin island in Bangkok.
The Mall Group Partners with Harrods for World-Class Privileges
Published on 30/05/2025
» The Mall Group is expanding its successful Global Privilege campaign with the announcement of a strategic partnership with Harrods, the iconic United Kingdom department store and one of the world’s most prestigious retail destinations, operating since 1905. This collaboration offers exclusive privileges for M Card members and Bangkok Bank M VISA cardholders.
Vietnam’s tourism growth leads Asean
Published on 25/03/2025
» Thailand may be fully in the spotlight where Southeast Asian tourism is concerned. Its starring role in Season 3 of the hit TV show “The White Lotus” has supercharged vacationers’ already high interest.
Central Launches Elite Shopping Program for Thailand Expats
Published on 08/11/2024
» Central Department Store Group, under Central Retail, has partnered with The 1—Thailand’s largest digital lifestyle and loyalty platform with over 21 million members—to launch The 1 EXPAT, a membership program that redefines the shopping experience for expatriates in Thailand. Integrated within The 1 APP, The 1 EXPAT is designed to provide expats with not only tailored shopping privileges but also access to a vibrant community and unique O2O (online-to-offline) experiences crafted specifically for their lifestyle.
Explainer: Thailand's new visas
News, Dave Kendall, Published on 05/08/2024
» Thailand's major overhaul of visas and entry rules has stirred up strong reactions -- mostly joy and excitement, but also confusion and even some resentment.
The pigeon menace
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/06/2024
» Re: "Travellers urged to monitor for symptoms of bird flu", (BP, June 15).