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• September 25, 2024

Contemporary World Film Series-‘Tambour Battant’, Switzerland-Sat 12 Oct, 4:00 pm

2024 CONTEMPORARY WORLD FILM SERIESFOURTH FILM OF THE YEAR‘TAMBOUR BATTANT’ (‘ROLL THE DRUM’), SWITZERLANDDirected by François-Christophe Marzal1 Hr 30 MinsSATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 2024, 4:00 PMSupported by the Embassy of Switzerland and the Swiss Cultural FundTrailer: https://vimeo.com/821294391 This is a multi-layered social comedy that amalgamates many subjects- music, competition, love, family, and even politics, immigration, and […]

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• September 24, 2024

Chiang Mai Waterfalls Closed Due to Flash Floods

Heavy overnight rainfall has caused flash floods, leading to the temporary closure of Mae Sa and Tat Mok waterfalls in Chiang Mai’s Mae Rim district. Doi Suthep-Pui National Park announced the closure to ensure public safety, with the waterfalls remaining off-limits until conditions improve. In Chiang Dao district, the Wang Hai weir collapsed, causing severe […]

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• September 24, 2024

Airlines Halt Middle East Flights as Regional Tensions Rise

Amid growing tensions in the Middle East, several international airlines have suspended or rerouted flights to avoid the affected airspace. This precautionary action has impacted flights to countries like Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan, with some carriers extending cancellations into 2025. Airlines such as Air France, Lufthansa, and KLM have canceled flights to cities including Tel […]

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• September 20, 2024

Air India Express to Reintroduce Pune-Bangkok Flights in Winter 2024

The direct flight service between Pune and Bangkok, which was operational before the pandemic, is set to make a comeback as Air India Express finalizes plans for a winter 2024 launch. This service was halted during the initial phase of COVID-19 when international flights were suspended. Route Finalization Underway for Pune-Bangkok Direct Connection Air India […]

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• September 17, 2024

VHP Thailand Celebrates Ganesh Utsav with Festive Spirit and Community

Bangkok, Thailand – 16.9.2024 – The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Thailand proudly celebrated Ganesh Utsav, a vibrant festival honoring Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. The festivities took place from September 14–15, 2024, at the Nimibutr Arena, Bangkok. In a first, a parallel celebration was also held in Pattaya, Chonburi, organized […]

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• September 11, 2024

17th  Ganesha Utsav by Vishwa Hindu Parishad Thailand : Celebrating Tradition, Unity and Prosperity for All

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Thailand is delighted to announce the 17th  Annual Ganesha Utsav, a grand celebration of Lord Ganesha’s birthday.   Ganesha is the God of Wisdom and Prosperity. This year’s festivities will be held from Saturday, 14th September 2024 to Sunday, 15th September 2024 at the Nimibutr Stadium, adjacent to MBK Center, Bangkok, with a vibrant […]

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• September 10, 2024

A CULTURAL ROLLERCOASTER AHEAD, IN CITY FROM ART, TO CINEMA, TO KHON DRAMA

Lekha Shankar It looks like a cultural rollercoaster is ahead for Bangkok, as the year slowly comes to an end. Apart from the International Festival of Dance and Music, in September and October, (https://www.bangkokfestivals.com) , the mega Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) has just announced its dates – from 24 October, for three full months, until […]

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• September 5, 2024

Bankok’s International Festival of Dance & Music, 7 Sept-20 Oct

Bangkok’s biggest and best-known international cultural festival opens in the city, this weekend By Lekha Shankar Bangkok’s biggest cultural extravaganza, the yearly International Festival of Dance & Music, opens this weekend, and for the next two months, the city will see a grand range of musical and dance shows from around the world View this post on […]

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• September 2, 2024

‘13th Celebration of Thai Silk Road to The World 2024’, a grand success

Lekha Shankar The ‘13Th Celebration of Thai Silk Road to The World 2024’, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall, was  a grand success. This year, it boasted of 93 participating countries, to celebrate the 93rd birthday of the Thai Queen Mother, whose Support Foundation has been responsible for internationalizing Thai silk. So, there were Ambassadors, […]

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• August 31, 2024

Bangkok to Extend 20-Baht Flat Fare on All Train Routes

Caretaker Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has revealed plans to extend the 20-baht flat fare policy to all commuter train routes by September 2025. Originally introduced on the Red Line suburban train and the MRT Purple Line in October 2023, the policy has resulted in a 26% rise in passenger numbers as of June 2024. Suriya […]

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