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Film & entertainment · 10 Sept 2024
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…
Film & entertainment · 5 Sept 2024
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…
Royal news · 2 Sept 2024
Lekha Shankar The ‘13 Th 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…
Travel & tourism · 31 Aug 2024
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…
Sports · 30 Aug 2024
Be sure to catch the Amazing Muay Thai Experience 2024 in Nakhon Ratchasima and Lop Buri, the ‘Um Phra Dam Nam Festival’ in Phetchabun, and a variety of music and art events, including the OUTPUT…
Sports · 28 Aug 2024
Bangkok, August 26, 2024 – This past weekend, JITO Thailand hosted the Box Cricket Tournament 2024, featuring both men’s and women’s competitions. Held at Sathupradit Soi 14, this event was proudly sponsored by Allied Gems…
Festivals & culture · 28 Aug 2024
Bangkok, August 27, 2024 - The India-Thai Chamber of Commerce (ITCC) celebrated its historic 80th anniversary at a grand event held at the Marriott Marquis Sukhumvit, Bangkok. This momentous occasion was graced by the presence…
India & Thailand · 26 Aug 2024
The Kolkata-Bangkok Highway, also known as the Trilateral Highway, is an ambitious project designed to enhance connectivity between India, Myanmar, and Thailand. Stretching from Kolkata in India to Bangkok in Thailand, it will pass through…
Festivals & culture · 22 Aug 2024
“Swami Satyananda gave yoga a new life, a new birth. He revived yoga – otherwise it would have been lost. Therefore, Swamiji Satyananda is the Patanjali of today.” – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, Paramacharya, Bihar School…
Politics & government · 19 Aug 2024
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed her commitment to the Digital Wallet Project during a Pheu Thai Party headquarters meeting. Addressing rumors that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra had ordered the project's cancellation, Paetongtarn dismissed such…
Politics & government · 16 Aug 2024
The Hindu community in Thailand organized a peaceful protest today in front of the Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok, advocating for the safety and rights of Hindus in Bangladesh. The demonstration saw the participation of over…
Festivals & culture · 15 Aug 2024
On the occasion of India's Independence Day in 2024, Ambassador Nagesh Singh proudly hoisted the National Flag at a ceremony held at the Embassy, attended by more than 500 members of the Indian community and…
Business & money · 9 Aug 2024
A recent Financial Times article delved into Thailand's eagerly awaited digital wallet stipend initiative for eligible citizens, suggesting it offers a preview of cashless economies to come. Digital Wallet Program: A Glimpse into the Future…
Festivals & culture · 9 Aug 2024
BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Thai Bharat Cultural Lodge (TBCL) proudly hosted a significant event on the 3rd and 4th of August 2024, welcoming a distinguished thirty-member delegation from the Rashtriya Sainik Sanstha of the Indian…
Sports · 9 Aug 2024
Thailand now ranks 31st at the Paris Olympics, with a total of 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals. This achievement underscores the nation's prowess in various sports on the global stage. (Panipak Wongpattanakit…
Business & money · 9 Aug 2024
The Bangkok Metropolitan Council is urging the Ministry of Transport to implement a 20-baht fare cap for all electric railway systems within the next year to encourage the use of public transport and lower air…
Sports · 5 Aug 2024
Bangkok, August 5, 2024 – The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Association Thailand organized "Checkmate 2," an exciting chess tournament that brought together chess enthusiasts from various communities. The event took place on August 4, 2024,…
Travel & tourism · 16 Jul 2024
Visa exemption extended to 60 days for nationals of 93 countries/territories, visa on arrival now available for 31 countries/territories, while newly-launched digital nomad visa offers stays up to 180 days. Bangkok, 16 July 2024 –…
Royal news · 5 Jul 2024
Navara Jewelry proudly introduces its founder, Tina Khanijou, an elegant and versatile entrepreneur who recently added the prestigious title of Mrs. India Worldwide 2023 to her impressive list of accomplishments. Last year, Tina made India…
Bangkok & Thailand · 4 Jul 2024
Introducing the Latest Collection At shoprmcgems.com , we're thrilled to unveil the newest additions to the Pink Zircon collection. Whether you're drawn to the classic elegance of Oval, the timeless beauty of Round, or the…
Royal news · 4 Jul 2024
This month sees cultural performances to commemorate the 6th Cycle Birthday Celebration of HM King Rama X, and Buddhist festivals to mark the Asanha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa Day, as well as many other…
Travel & tourism · 2 Jul 2024
Thai Airways International has announced the start of daily flights connecting Bangkok with Milan, Italy, and Oslo, Norway. The expansion is in response to the growing demand for connections between Thailand, the Asia-Pacific region, and…
Film & entertainment · 2 Jul 2024
2024 Contemporary World Film Series Featuring the Second Film of the Year ‘Lionheart’ from Nigeria Directed by Genevieve Nnaji Duration: 1 Hour 35 Minutes Date: Saturday, 27 July 2024 Time: 4:00 PM Supported by the…
Film & entertainment · 28 Jun 2024
Lalisa's new video amassed over 5 million views within three hours of its YouTube release. This music video, filmed extensively in Bangkok's Yaowarat district, has become a major talking point in Thailand. It showcases the…
