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‘Thailand Pass’ registration scheme to be lifted from 1 July 2022

COVID-19 · 17 Jun 2022

‘Thailand Pass’ registration scheme to be lifted from 1 July 2022

At the point of entry into Thailand, travellers will only need to show proof of either a certificate of vaccination or a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel. Bangkok,…

Companies Urged to Closely Monitor Crypto Market Volatility

Business & money · 16 Jun 2022

Companies Urged to Closely Monitor Crypto Market Volatility

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned companies that invest in digital assets and cryptocurrencies to have a risk management system in place to mitigate the impact of market volatility. The SEC has issued…

ADI TO LAUNCH FREE TRAINING IN IT RECRUITMENT

Bangkok & Thailand · 15 Jun 2022

ADI TO LAUNCH FREE TRAINING IN IT RECRUITMENT

An invitation to start a new career in a rapidly growing industry, regardless of educational background or previous professional experience ADI, a regional provider of IT outsourcing, recruitment and consulting services with over 700 consultants…

Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2022 highlights ‘Amazing New Chapters’ in Thai tourism

Travel & tourism · 9 Jun 2022

Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2022 highlights ‘Amazing New Chapters’ in Thai tourism

As the premier showcase of Thai tourism, the event once again brings together decision-makers at the same location with the goal of promoting Thailand and actualise business values. Thailand’s leading B2B travel industry show, the…

'KASHMIR FILES' Indian film has first International screening in Bangkok

Film & entertainment · 8 Jun 2022

'KASHMIR FILES' Indian film has first International screening in Bangkok

The much- talked- about Indian film, screened recently in Bangkok, talks of the Kashmir Hindu Genocide, for the first time. “Everyone knows of the genocide inflicted on the Jews, but how many know of the…

Thailand’s entry requirements from 1 June 2022

COVID-19 · 31 May 2022

Thailand’s entry requirements from 1 June 2022

Further easing of measures for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers from around the world. The following rules will be in effect from 1 June, 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers from…

Thai Delegates to Attend 75th World Health Assembly

Film & entertainment · 22 May 2022

Thai Delegates to Attend 75th World Health Assembly

Delegates from Thailand will take part in public health discussions and the election of the World Health director-general at the 75th World Health Assembly in Switzerland. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul, Deputy Prime…

Thomas Cup: India's route to historic gold medal

India & Thailand · 16 May 2022

Thomas Cup: India's route to historic gold medal

India won their first-ever Thomas Cup trophy by beating Indonesia on Sunday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rajesh Kumar (RAJ) (@marketing.by.raj) India created history when the men's badminton team clinched its…

India script Thomas Cup history, beat Denmark 3-2 in thriller to reach maiden final

Sports · 14 May 2022

India script Thomas Cup history, beat Denmark 3-2 in thriller to reach maiden final

Thomas Cup 2022: Kidambi Srikanth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty and HS Prannoy delivered wins as India stunned Denmark to reach their first-ever final in the prestigious team tournament in Bangkok on May 13. India reached their…

Indian Men's Badminton Team Scripts History, Defeats Malaysia In Thomas Cup Quarter-Finals To Assure First-Ever Medal

India & Thailand · 13 May 2022

Indian Men's Badminton Team Scripts History, Defeats Malaysia In Thomas Cup Quarter-Finals To Assure First-Ever Medal

This the fourth time India have entered the semi-finals of Thomas Cup after1952,1955,1979, but there were no medals available on the earlier occasions. The Indian men's badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia…

“Meaningful Travel Campaign” helps preserve 35,000 big trees in Thailand

Travel & tourism · 7 May 2022

“Meaningful Travel Campaign” helps preserve 35,000 big trees in Thailand

Launched in February 2022 by TAT, Socialgiver, and the Big Trees Project, the campaign has seen strong support from Nordic and Baltic tourists. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that three…

Thai Govt Approves Establishment of Four SEZs

Business & money · 7 May 2022

Thai Govt Approves Establishment of Four SEZs

The Special Economic Zone Policy Committee has approved four new special economic corridors, modeled after the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in an effort to stimulate the economy and decentralize income. Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of…

Thailand lifts RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 May 2022

COVID-19 · 26 Apr 2022

Thailand lifts RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 May 2022

Travellers will be allowed to enter the kingdom without the pre-arrival nor arrival tests. Bangkok, 22 April, 2022 – Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the lifting of the RT-PCR testing requirement…

BREAKING: Thailand removes all hurdles, opens fully for foreign arrivals from May 1

COVID-19 · 22 Apr 2022

BREAKING: Thailand removes all hurdles, opens fully for foreign arrivals from May 1

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday ended the Test & Go and Thailand Pass system and opened the country fully for foreign arrivals, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said. Speaking to reporters after…

Vaccine hand over to Thailand under QUAD vaccine partnership

COVID-19 · 21 Apr 2022

Vaccine hand over to Thailand under QUAD vaccine partnership

Under the Quad’s flagship Vaccine Partnership, a consignment of 200,000 doses of Made in India, Covovax vaccines was presented to H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Public Health of Thailand…

Tourism Authority Expects Lively Songkran This year

Festivals & culture · 7 Apr 2022

Tourism Authority Expects Lively Songkran This year

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has said it expects a lively Songkran atmosphere this year compared to 2021. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said his agency projected that 3.34 million Thais will take domestic trips…

Official Update! TEST & GO rules from 1 April 2022

Travel & tourism · 4 Apr 2022

Official Update! TEST & GO rules from 1 April 2022

Travellers will be allowed to enter the kingdom without the need to show proof of a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of travel. This information has been updated on 31 March, 2022. The following…

Indian actor turns Buddhist monk in Bangkok

Film & entertainment · 1 Apr 2022

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…

'PANGA’ WINS EVERYONE’S HEARTS, IN BANGKOK

Film & entertainment · 31 Mar 2022

'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 75 th Anniversary of India-Thailand Diplomatic Relations, and to celebrate the 75th…

Association of Bihar (AOB) - an integral part of the Indian Community in Thailand

India & Thailand · 28 Mar 2022

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…

Celebration of 16th Foundation Day by JITO Thailand

COVID-19 · 22 Mar 2022

Celebration of 16th Foundation Day by JITO Thailand

JITO Thailand is back in full force post Covid-19 and is here to set some new standards to be followed! 1. Health Checkup Camp was organized for all Jains Living in Thailand on Saturday, 19th…

Logo Unveiling Ceremony on the occasion of 75 Years of India-Thailand Diplomatic Relations

Festivals & culture · 22 Mar 2022

Logo Unveiling Ceremony on the occasion of 75 Years of India-Thailand Diplomatic Relations

As part of celebrations of the 75 th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Thailand, a logo design contest was co-organised by the Embassy of India and the Ministry of Foreign…

Thailand to lift pretravel testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 April 2022

COVID-19 · 18 Mar 2022

Thailand to lift pretravel testing requirement for international arrivals from 1 April 2022

Bangkok, 18 March, 2022 – Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the lifting of the pretravel testing requirement for international arrivals beginning 1 April, 2022, as the kingdom prepares a four-phase plan…

Special screening of Indian film #Panga

Film & entertainment · 14 Mar 2022

Special screening of Indian film #Panga

Embassy of India, Bangkok organised a special screening of Indian Film ‘Panga’ as part of celebration of 75th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Thailand and 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence (Azadi…