A rare site at Central Pattaya’s prime intersection is being reimagined as a green-led mixed-use destination built around one of the city’s last remaining Yang trees — a native species that has stood at the heart of Pattaya for decades

Global hospitality giant Accor is ramping up its franchise model in Thailand and across the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to capitalise on the burgeoning tourism industry, particularly in China and India, while adapting to changing consumer preferences.