The Thailand Advisor (Page 4)

Padel’s Next Gold Rush: The Booming Business of Thailand’s Hottest Sport

Padel isn’t just Thailand’s newest fitness obsession — it’s the next investment frontier. Behind the social buzz lies a sharp business story: high-margin courts, low overheads, and a market still wide open for first movers.

By David Chen

/ 28 Oct 2025

Padel’s Next Gold Rush: The Booming Business of Thailand’s Hottest Sport

Smart Living in the City of Angles: How Thailand’s New Elite Are Quietly Redefining Luxury

Thailand’s urban professionals are embracing invisible tech — from AI concierges to wellness wearables — shaping a new era of intelligent living.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 27 Oct 2025

Modern Bangkok condo interior with AI assistant hologram and skyline view in daylight

Thailand’s New Bet: Wooing Digital Nomads and Second-Home Buyers

Tourism slumps and growth stalls. Thailand is now courting digital nomads, retirees and investors with new visas, property deals and relaxed rules. Can this bold pivot work?

By Nicha Vora

/ 27 Oct 2025

a young professional sits on a rooftop terrace in Chiang Mai at sunset

Thailand’s 2025 Reset: New Visas, Investment Rules and a Tourism Comeback

Thailand’s economy grew just 2.5% in 2024, and forecasts for 2025 hover around 1.8–2.2%. Exports and cash handouts gave last year a surprise bump, but

By David Chen

/ 26 Oct 2025

Bangkok skyline at dusk with skyscrapers glowing along the river.

Bangkok’s Indian Business Boom: Hospitality & Retail Entrepreneurs Flock to the Big Mango

Indian entrepreneurs are flocking to Bangkok, transforming the hospitality, F&B, and retail landscape. Lured by record Indian tourist arrivals, visa-free travel, and affordable commercial spaces, India’s boutique hotels and restaurant brands are planting flags in Thailand’s capital

By Nicha Vora

/ 25 Oct 2025

Modern Indian restaurant in Bangkok filled with diners of various backgrounds, featuring Indian art and Bangkok city views in the background.

Thailand’s 2025 Hotel Boom: Six Cities, Six Icons Reframe the Post-Pandemic Luxury Map

Thailand’s luxury hotel scene is surging back in 2025, led by six remarkable new properties across Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Hua Hin, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai. From urban sanctuaries to beachfront retreats, these icons are redefining post-pandemic hospitality with style, substance, and local soul.

By Nicha Vora

/ 25 Oct 2025

Thailand’s Tourism Rebound Hits Wall – First Post-Covid Dip Looms

Thailand’s post-pandemic tourism boom is suddenly stalling. For the first time since the country reopened, arrivals are set to fall year-on-year – a warning sign that missing Chinese travelers and economic headwinds are undercutting the “Land of Smiles” recovery.

By Nicha Vora

/ 25 Oct 2025

Nearly empty courtyard of Bangkok’s Grand Palace at dusk, with only a small handful of tourists and a tour guide, under golden temple roofs and a darkening sky.

Statement on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, mother of His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn, passed away peacefully in Bangkok at age 93. A beloved symbol of grace, service, and devotion, she leaves a lasting legacy as the nation’s mother and guiding light. A Royal Farewell.

By Nicha Vora

/ 25 Oct 2025

Queen Sirikit married the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950

Thailand Lifts Afternoon Alcohol Ban, Eyes 4AM Last Call

After 53 years, Thailand has scrapped its afternoon alcohol ban and is pushing to extend bar hours from 2 AM to 4 AM nationwide. Officials say the reforms will boost tourism and revenue — but critics warn of public health risks and shifting social norms.

By Nicha Vora

/ 25 Oct 2025

Bangkok nightlife scene in the early morning hours with neon signs and late-night crowd.

Koh Samui Bridge Nears Approval: Transforming Tourism, Transport & Investment

Thailand’s 37 km, 55 B baht Koh Samui Bridge nears Cabinet approval—promising cheaper access, boosted tourism, and a Khanom land rush. Discover how this mega-project could transform Samui’s property market, short-stay rentals, and regional investment.

By David Chen

/ 25 Oct 2025

Future bridge connection mainland with Koh Samui

Thailand’s 3-Airport High-Speed Rail: Collapse or Reset?

Thailand’s flagship high-speed rail link connecting three airports is wobbling. If it falls, Bangkok’s mobility plans, Eastern Economic Corridor investments, and airport expansion strategies could be rewritten overnight.

By Nicha Vora

/ 24 Oct 2025

Unfinished high-speed rail tracks at dusk near Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, with planes taking off in the background.

Thailand’s Cannabis U-Turn: From Weed Wonderland to Medical Only

Thailand’s bold cannabis experiment is over. Just three years after legalizing weed, the kingdom is banning recreational use amid youth misuse and public outcry. All sales now require a doctor’s prescription—leaving a $1B industry and thousands of weed tourists in limbo.

By Nicha Vora

/ 24 Oct 2025