The Thai government is set to respond to the property industry’s call for extended perks for buyers

Finland is set to build a retirement home for its people in Phuket

The martial art of Muay Thai is set to raise its profile in 2010, propelled by a government initiative and gathering interest from international regulators

Thailand’s capital of fun is preparing its challenge for the world speed-dating title

Thailand’s second New Year celebration – Chinese New Year – falls on Valentine’s Day and tourism bosses hope it will revive China’s affection for the Land of Smiles

A gathering at Hua Hin aims to restore wild tiger populations by the next Year of the Tiger in 2022

The influential property consultant CB Richard Ellis says foreigners are once again snapped up Thai real estate, with 2010 also bringing a surge in launches

The rise in retirement-age Europeans, North Americans and Japanese could transform Thailand’s property sector

Property prices in Thailand’s capital are on track for a good year as buyers shift from neighbouring markets while new supply dwindles

Thailand army bosses are planning a ‘grand ritual ceremony’ to prevent an invasion of evil spirits from an old prison

Apart from Kate Moss – who flew in late for her year-end holiday in Phuket after a rough morning-after cost her £20,000 in missed flights – Thailand’s worst New Year hangover will be shared by …

Tonight Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams will be among the revellers ushering in New Year at Thailand’s version of The Hamptons

Pantone is seeking to evoke ‘a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting’ with its colour for the New Year

Hollywood is once again turning to Thailand for an exotic backdrop – although this time it’s the bars not the beaches