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Thailand, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan to India to undergo mandatory RTPCR tests before departure

Travel & tourism · 29 Dec 2022

Thailand, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan to India to undergo mandatory RTPCR tests before departure

COVID19 Update International passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India to undergo mandatory RTPCR tests before departure and upload report on Air Suvidha portal from 1st January 2023…

"Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” concludes 2022 with 1.5 trillion Baht tourism revenue

Travel & tourism · 29 Dec 2022

"Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” concludes 2022 with 1.5 trillion Baht tourism revenue

Events are taking place all across the kingdom - from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket, to Pattaya, Sukhothai, Songkhla, Krabi and many other places. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting “Amazing Thailand Countdown…

Bangkok Makes CNN’s Top 10 List for Best Places to Celebrate New Year

COVID-19 · 27 Dec 2022

Bangkok Makes CNN’s Top 10 List for Best Places to Celebrate New Year

CNN has ranked Bangkok as one of the top 10 locations to celebrate New Year’s Eve this year, as the city’s resurgence after the pandemic places it among the world’s most popular destinations. The other…

Government Introduces Combo Pass for EV Bus and Boat Services

Business & money · 25 Dec 2022

Government Introduces Combo Pass for EV Bus and Boat Services

The Ministry of Transport has introduced one-fare electric cards to help Bangkok commuters save money by using electric buses and boats. The one-fare electronic card, known as the Hop Card, was introduced on Thursday (Dec…

Best spots to see festive lights and decorations in Bangkok 2022

Festivals & culture · 17 Dec 2022

Best spots to see festive lights and decorations in Bangkok 2022

See Bangkok all lit up to bid farewell to 2022 and welcome 2023 The breeze has turned cool and the mood has taken on a congenial warmth, and that means Christmas is upon us. This…

Well-wishers Invited to Sign Well-Wishing Books for Princess Bajrakitiyabha

Royal news · 16 Dec 2022

Well-wishers Invited to Sign Well-Wishing Books for Princess Bajrakitiyabha

The Thai Red Cross Society is inviting people to sign well-wishing books for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, well-wishers can sign…

Phuket Takes In Highest Amount of Tourism Income During First 10 Months of 2022

Travel & tourism · 16 Dec 2022

Phuket Takes In Highest Amount of Tourism Income During First 10 Months of 2022

Measures to stimulate tourism have resulted in Thailand becoming the destination of choice for foreign tourists. The return of revenue from tourism has allowed relevant businesses to recover and income to be dissipated nationwide. Phuket…

Republic of Korea Agrees to Raise Thai Worker Quota 600%

Politics & government · 5 Dec 2022

Republic of Korea Agrees to Raise Thai Worker Quota 600%

The Thai prime minister has welcomed a recent move by the Ministry of Labor to secure 15,000 work positions in the Republic of Korea (ROK) for qualified Thai workers. He said this presents an opportunity…

Thailand Aims for 80% of Pre-Pandemic Tourism Revenue in 2023

COVID-19 · 4 Dec 2022

Thailand Aims for 80% of Pre-Pandemic Tourism Revenue in 2023

At the 22nd World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented the country’s plan to achieve 10 million international visitor arrivals by 2022. As…

Government to Resolve Issues Involving Thai Restaurant Workers in Malaysia

Food & nightlife · 4 Dec 2022

Government to Resolve Issues Involving Thai Restaurant Workers in Malaysia

The government is pursuing avenues to address workers’ issues for those seeking employment at Tom Yam Kung restaurant businesses in Malaysia. These efforts include transforming the southern provinces into a global metropolis of halal food…

Major Expansions Set for Bangkok’s International Airports

COVID-19 · 3 Dec 2022

Major Expansions Set for Bangkok’s International Airports

The Ministry of Transport has confirmed the expansion of Bangkok’s international airports to handle the increasing number of passengers after the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, Airports of Thailand Plc is planning…

India working closely with Quad for stable Indo-Pacific

India & Thailand · 23 Nov 2022

India working closely with Quad for stable Indo-Pacific

Harsh V. Shringla Chief Coordinator for India’s G20 Presidency Harsh V. Shringla asserted on Monday that the country is “working closely” with its Quad partners for peace, democracy and stability in the IndoPacific region. He…

EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF ARGENTINE FILM, IN BANGKOK

Film & entertainment · 14 Nov 2022

EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF ARGENTINE FILM, IN BANGKOK

EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF ARGENTINE FILM, IN BANGKOK! ‘ SIN HIJOS’ (‘NO KIDS’), ARGENTINA Directed by Ariel Winograd 1Hr 30Mins FRIDAY, 25 NOVEMBER At SIAM PARAGON Program : 5th Floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Center Registration: 6:15…

3rd International Thai Silk Fashion Week from December 7-11 at Siam Paragon, Bangkok

Royal news · 11 Nov 2022

3rd International Thai Silk Fashion Week from December 7-11 at Siam Paragon, Bangkok

The Prime Minister’s Office, together with the Association of Thai Culture and Promotions, will co-host the 3rd International Thai Silk Fashion Week in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. For the last…

Commerce Ministry engaged with Lax-C wholesale-retail store in US to import Thai products

Politics & government · 5 Nov 2022

Commerce Ministry engaged with Lax-C wholesale-retail store in US to import Thai products

The commerce ministry has engaged with the Lax-C wholesale-retail store in the United States to persuade it to import more Thai products. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit and his delegation recently entered…

Thailand Unaffected by Chinese Rocket Debris

Bangkok & Thailand · 5 Nov 2022

Thailand Unaffected by Chinese Rocket Debris

Falling debris from China’s Long March 5B-Y4 rocket has flown past Thailand as the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) assured that the chance of any debris entering Thai territory or affecting the kingdom’s…

Rajesh Kumar- The dazzling new world of modern commercial photography

Festivals & culture · 5 Nov 2022

Rajesh Kumar- The dazzling new world of modern commercial photography

Modern photography is so much a part of today’s very visual culture. This is a highly innovative, competitive field in which talent matters, a lot. You’re competing with experts in any field, from commercial to…

SASHAKT BHARAT: THE GLORIOUS STORY OF INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT

Festivals & culture · 2 Nov 2022

SASHAKT BHARAT: THE GLORIOUS STORY OF INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT

India@75 - Harsh Vardhan Shringla This year is special for India as we are celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav ; commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence. The Mahotsav is being celebrated as a…

Chatth Puja enthusiastically performed by the Bihar Diaspora in Thailand

Festivals & culture · 1 Nov 2022

Chatth Puja enthusiastically performed by the Bihar Diaspora in Thailand

Chatth Pooja was performed by the Bihar diaspora in Bangkok, Thailand. with great enthusiasm traditionally and in maximum purity with the scarce resources available abroad. Chatth Puja was performed by the Bihar diaspora in Bangkok,…

Diwali in Bangkok a draw for politicians

Festivals & culture · 31 Oct 2022

Diwali in Bangkok a draw for politicians

Lekha Shankar - Governor Chadchart Sittipunt intends to make it an annual event in ‘Little India’ Deepavali was a mega-event in Bangkok this year, with three days of high celebrations on the streets of Pahurat…

Bangkok Deepavali 2022 – A triumph of Thai and Indian cultures

Festivals & culture · 29 Oct 2022

Bangkok Deepavali 2022 – A triumph of Thai and Indian cultures

The festival of Deepavali has become famous worldwide. It’s a classic ancient cultural festival, and this year’s Bangkok Deepavali is a great example of Deepavali’s truly dazzling glory. This was a true community event, and…

The Truth About Sourcing Gems For High-End And Retail Jewelry Design

Film & entertainment · 29 Oct 2022

The Truth About Sourcing Gems For High-End And Retail Jewelry Design

If you’re a jeweler and you look at top of the line retail jewelry designs, you don’t see what other people see. You see a series of business issues. One of the biggest issues is…

Deepavali Bangkok 21 – 23 OCT 2022

Festivals & culture · 21 Oct 2022

Deepavali Bangkok 21 – 23 OCT 2022

Deepavali celebration will be held in Bangkok on 21-23 October 2022, from 11 AM to 10 PM, in the area of Phahurat - Khlong Ong Ang - Saphan Lek. https://indothaitrade.com/event/deepavali-bangkok-21-23-oct-2022/ "Deepavali" or “Diwali,” known as…

นายสุนิว โคธารี รำลึก 80 ปีการเยือนไทยของท่านสุบาห์ช จันดระ โบส

Bangkok & Thailand · 19 Oct 2022

นายสุนิว โคธารี รำลึก 80 ปีการเยือนไทยของท่านสุบาห์ช จันดระ โบส

นายสุนิว โคธารีได้กล่าวต้อนรับเจ้าหน้าที่จากสถานเอกอัครราชทูตอินเดีย ผู้แทนขององค์กร Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Yojna Bharat สมาชิกในครอบครัวของกองทัพแห่งชาติอินเดียในประเทศไทย (Azad Hind Fauj) คณะผู้แทนจากสถาบันต่างๆ ของอินเดีย และแขกทุกท่านที่มาร่วมงานวันรำลึกครบรอบ 80 ปีของการเยือนประเทศไทยครั้งแรกของท่านสุบาห์ช จันดระ โบสซึ่งถูกจัดขึ้นในวันที่ 16 ตุลาคม 2565 โดยได้กล่าวต้อนรับแขกทุกท่านอย่างอบอุ่นภายใต้ชื่องาน "Retrospection of Legacy of INA & Netaji in Thailand" การปราศรัยกล่าวถึงความยิ่งใหญ่ของท่านสุบาห์ช จันดระ โบส…