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TAT Outlines Plan to Raise Major Revenue in 2023

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has released its 2023 strategic direction, launching its “Visit Thailand Year 2023” campaign to attract more tourists and boost the country’s revenue to up to 2.38 trillion baht. Despite global uncertainties, TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn is confident that this campaign will help stimulate the tourism industry. The campaign, which […]

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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is a flagship event of the Government of India and provides an important platform to engage and connect with the overseas Indian Diaspora.

Celebration of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2023

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is a flagship event of the Government of India and provides an important platform to engage and connect with the overseas Indian Diaspora. PBD is celebrated on 9th January every year since 2003. On 9 January 1915 Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, returned to India from South Africa and led India’s […]

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Thailand maintains ‘fully-reopen’ entry rules

Thailand maintains ‘fully-reopen’ entry rules

Only visitors coming from or going to countries which require a RT-PCR test need to have COVID-19 insurance. Bangkok, 9 January, 2023 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to clarify that Thailand continues to welcome all international tourists under the fully-reopen-to-tourism policy that was introduced on 1 October, 2022. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister […]

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Indian cuisine among the best in the world, 5th in global ranking

India ranks 5th in world’s cuisines list for 2022; Shahi Paneer among top-50 best ‘traditional’ dishes globally

Indian cuisine has ranked 5th in TasteAtlas’ World’s Best Cuisine Awards 2022, receiving 4.54 out of five-star ratings. The Bulgaria-based food website rated “garam masala, ghee, malai, butter garlic naan, keema and 460 more” the best-rated food in India. Italian cuisine topped the list of the world’s best cuisines, followed by Greek cuisine (2nd), Spanish […]

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