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Chiang Mai Marriott Redefines Global MICE Standards
Published on 23/12/2025
» Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel, the prestigious five-star landmark under Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) and managed by Marriott Hotels®, today announced a transformative milestone for Northern Thailand’s tourism and business landscape with the official launch of the “Plaii Ballroom” and the “Plaii Hybrid Meetings & Entertainment Complex.” This state-of-the-art facility represents a bold leap forward in integrating cutting-edge technology with luxury hospitality. By positioning itself as the most technologically advanced MICE destination in the region, Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel is strategically reinforcing Chiang Mai’s reputation as a top-tier global hub for business travellers and event planners, particularly from the high-growth markets of East Asia and Southeast Asia.
Indians angered by tariffs call for boycott of US goods
Reuters, Published on 11/08/2025
» NEW DELHI - From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs.
Crypto exchange Kraken debuts Krak, an all-in-one global money app
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken on Thursday launched a peer-to-peer payments app that enables users to send and receive funds - in both cryptocurrency and fiat currency - across more than a hundred countries.
Asian currencies surge on weaker dollar, oil falls
Bloomberg, Published on 05/05/2025
» Asian currencies advanced amid broad weakness in the dollar and US assets as investors awaited further progress on trade deals. Crude oil slumped 3.6% after OPEC+ agreed to a further surge in output.
AIT Hosts Inaugural Business Incubation Conclave to Drive Innovation
Published on 18/12/2024
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) hosted the inaugural Industry-Academia International Business Incubation Conclave (IAIBIC 2024) on November 28, 2024. Themed “Inspire ~ Ideate ~ Incubate,” the event aimed to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and policy-making, fostering innovation, collaboration, and business incubation. It served as a platform to inspire startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators to establish ventures at AIT’s Science and Technology Park with support from leading stakeholders.
Vanity licence plate choices expanded
Post reporters, Published on 05/07/2024
» Drivers looking for distinctive vanity licence plates now have more choices, with the official approval of a new series of prefixes that include the likes of “thawee suk” (multiplied happiness) and “khai jieo” (omelette).
Residential demand slows greatly in Chiang Mai
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/03/2024
» Residential demand in Chiang Mai began slowing in the second half of 2023 and has continued through the first two months of this year, largely attributed to shrinking purchasing power caused by the economic slowdown and higher interest rates.
The case for 'regenerative' business
Business, Published on 25/10/2023
» Almost half (48%) of the executives in Asia-Pacific say their current business transformations aren't working, according to a new study by the global consultancy Kearney.
Call for measures to boost Chiang Mai housing sector
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/09/2023
» The Chiang Mai housing market is expected to recover next year, but the government should implement measures to enhance home purchasing power, according to local developers.
Thailand advances in offshoring index
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/08/2023
» Thailand has moved up one spot in the latest Global Services Location Index (GSLI) conducted by management consultancy Kearney, thanks to the country's financial attractiveness, business environment and potential to become an innovation hub.