Indian actor turns Buddhist monk in Bangkok
By Lekha Shankar Indian actor Gagan Malik, who gained international fame when he played Gautama Buddha in a 2014 film shot in Sri Lanka titled Sri Siddhartha Gautama, made waves when he donned Buddhist robes to undertake a two-week-long monkhood at the famed Wat That Thong temple in Bangkok. Gagan Malik…
‘PANGA’ WINS EVERYONE’S HEARTS, IN BANGKOK
A Special screening of the Indian Film Panga, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, was held at Lido Connect recently, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of India-Thailand Diplomatic Relations, and to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav). The feed-back from the large and diverse audience who…
Association of Bihar (AOB) – an integral part of the Indian Community in Thailand
Association of Bihar (AoB) is a young and budding organization that has achieved impeccable accolades from every corner for being an integral part of the community in Thailand. AoB has been recognized for highlighting the great culture of Bihar, a big proving of India with a population of 120 million….
Authorities Promote Chinese New Year Safety Guidelines in Bangkok’s Chinatown
The Chinese New Year period starts today (30 Jan) amid ongoing COVID-19 transmissions and outbreaks. This year, Thais of Chinese descent will be able to observe Lunar New Year rites and visit shrines as usual, but these activities must comply with COVID-19 prevention measures. Officials from the Department of Health…
Thai Prime Minister Praises “Blackpink’s” Lisa for Promoting Thai Culture
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has praised Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, a member of South Korean band “Blackpink”, for featuring the Phanom Rung Stone Castle and Thai craftsmanship in the music video for her solo album “Lalisa”. Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Gen Prayut expressed his readiness to promote the country’s…
PM leads ceremony honoring the Queen Mother on her birthday anniversary
On the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother and National Mothers Day August 12, 2021, the Prime Minister has presided over a presentation of flowers and a ceremony in honor of Her Majesty. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and his spouse Naraporn Chan-o-cha…