Andrew Wood
Thailand Tourism: Still the Beating Heart of the Nation’s Economy
Despite global headwinds, Thailand’s tourism industry remains the cornerstone of the nation’s economy, contributing about 12 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) whilst employing over 4.4 million people. While some reports highlight short-term dips in arrivals, the broader truth is that Thailand’s tourism continues to adapt, evolve, and reaffirm…
The End of an Era: Thailand Mourns the Passing of Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother
Thailand awoke this morning to the deeply saddening news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother who died peacefully on the evening of Friday, 24th October. The beloved consort of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX), Queen Sirikit was 93 years old. Her…
The 84th Skål International World Congress Heads to Magnificent Cusco, Peru 25–30 September 2025
Photo: The 84th SKÅL INTERNATIONAL WORLD CONGRESS will take place in Cusco, Peru 25-30 September, 2025 CUSCO, PERU – Skål International proudly invites Skålleagues from across the globe to attend the 84th Skål International World Congress, set in the breathtaking city of Cusco, Peru, from 25 to 30 September 2025.…
Savour the occasion: Superb Sunday brunch at Le Meridien Bangkok Surawong
There are few pleasures more civilised than a well-spent Sunday — a leisurely morning that folds gently into an afternoon of good company and even better food. In Bangkok, a city not exactly short of grand hotel brunches, one venue has quietly redefined what that experience can be. Tucked…
Hua Hin – Thailand’s Coastal Gem and the Future Blueprint for Tourism?
Photo: Thai tourism’s future blue print? We explore how Hua Hin might be used as a model for tourism recovery and innovation across the country Tucked along the Gulf of Thailand, just a few hours from Bangkok, Hua Hin remains one of the kingdom’s most alluring coastal towns—a sanctuary where…