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ASEAN Business

Hong Kong’s Swire Hotels to launch branded residence in Bangkok under Upper House branding as part of global expansion

A massive sinkhole next to a hospital in Bangkok swallowed cars and power poles, forcing nearby residents to evacuate although no casualties were immediately reported.
International

Massive Bangkok sinkhole swallows cars, prompts evacuation

The gunman initially killed three security guards, and then a fourth with whom he had a personal quarrel before
International

Gunman kills five in Bangkok market before shooting himself

Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the cabinet and prime minister had approved the proposal and the rail service was expected to begin operations later this year, state news agency Bernama reported on Sunday.
ASEAN Business

Malaysia plans cargo rail link to Bangkok to boost trade

On Apr 25, Ascott announced the launch of three new branded properties in the region – the Ascott Ortigas Manila, Ascott Shenton Way in Singapore (above) and the first Ascott property in the Chinese city of Wenzhou in Zhejiang province.
ASEAN Business

Ascott looks to stay agile amid uncertainty as it continues to grow footprint in Asia

Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives, ahead of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 3, 2025. Ministry of Foreign Affairs via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
International

Myanmar's junta chief arrives for Bangkok summit as quake toll surpasses 3,000

FILE PHOTO: Condominium buildings are seen in Bangkok, Thailand, September 25, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
Property

Bangkok’s condo oversupply problem may worsen over quake fears

Chef Tam opened Baan Tepa in 2020.
Food & Drink
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

How Asia’s best female chef navigated an industry that favours seniority and men

Buildings shrouded in smog in Bangkok. By Thursday morning, the Thai capital was the sixth most polluted major city in the world, according to IQAi.
International

Nearly 200 Bangkok schools close over air pollution

Stem-cell treatments, a particularly contentious and highly regulated field, are becoming increasingly popular in Thailand as patients seek treatment for diseases like Alzheimer's and anti-ageing remedies.
Asia Health HavenASEAN Business
ASIA HEALTH HAVEN

Just what the doctor ordered: Thailand pivots from Middle East medical magnet to longevity sanctuary

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