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Event organisers still buoyant
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/01/2026
» Despite Vietnam's massive investment in new venue infrastructure, event organisers in Thailand remain confident the country can still compete for event and festival tourism, banking on a variety of venues and its ability to attract both high-spending attendees and repeat visitors.
Thailand seeks concert hub status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/08/2025
» Even though the government recently faced a backlash over a potential €50 million (1.88 billion baht) investment to bring Tomorrowland, the global electronic dance music event, to Thailand for five years, the private sector and venue owners still support the plan to establish the country as an entertainment hub because of its fiscal impact.
Amata moves onward with projects driven by 'Eternal Dreams'
Business, Published on 24/01/2025
» SET-listed industrial developer Amata Corporation has marked its 50th anniversary by continuing to develop new eco-friendly industrial parks in Thailand, Vietnam and Laos under the "Eternal Dreams" concept.
Abacus keen on regional growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/01/2025
» Abacus Digital, a fintech firm under SCB X, is exploring regional business expansion and preparing for a listing on the local stock exchange as part of its next growth phase.
Production firms eye streaming platforms
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/09/2024
» Thai production companies view streaming platforms as a new slice of the pie as traditional TV ad spending declines.
Knowing how to draw a crowd
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/08/2024
» Among international entertainment events in Thailand, fan meetings are some of the most successful, consistently drawing a considerable volume of attendees and attracting organisers to create more events to tap the burgeoning market.
RX Wellness investing US$20m to transform Colorado castle
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2023
» RX Wellness, a subsidiary of SET-listed developer M.K. Real Estate Development Plc, will invest US$20 million to renovate the historic 121-year-old Redstone Castle in Colorado as its fourth wellness centre, and is eyeing Tuscany as its next destination.
Asia falls in love with Thai Boys Love
Business, KomsanTortermvasana, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/05/2022
» Buoyed by the openness of the LGBT community, Thailand's "Boys Love" (BL) movies and series have been well received in the local market and are considered promising export products that can draw lucrative revenue streams and foster business opportunities in other areas, including tourism.
The sweet smell of success
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2022
» Though Thailand faces gloomy economic prospects with a surge in inflation, higher energy prices and persistent Covid outbreaks, a performance by Thai rapper Danupha "Milli" Khanatheerakul at the Coachella Festival in California that was capped by her eating khao nieo mamuang (mango sticky rice) on stage went viral on social media, reigniting buzz over the influence of soft power.
Hard truths about soft power
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2021
» The vibe of Thai-born singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of South Korea's superstar K-pop group Blackpink, has rekindled Thailand's soft power ambitions via the creative economy.