India and the New World Order By Harsh Vardhan Shringla
As the Covid-19 virus ebbs and wanes, post-pandemic realities are beginning to emerge. They underlie a growing set of understandings and arrangements that form the basis of an emerging world order. PM Narendra Modi with British PM Boris Johnson and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the Glasgow Summit in…
FTI produces strategies in support of industries and businesses
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has laid down 6 strategies to support industries and businesses, with a focus being placed on surviving and thriving on opportunities created by the shift toward digital technology. FTI chairman Supant Mongkolsuthree inaugurated the GS1 Thailand Annual Meeting 2021, which was held under the…
Tourism mood heightens as cooler weather brings visitors to upper Thailand
Temperatures in upper Thailand have started to cool down, with morning fog now forming in many areas of Nong Khai and Lampang provinces. As bothersome as fog might be to motorists, it also brings an influx of tourists who are eager to experience the sea of fog on mountaintops. Temperatures…
Blockchain Thailand Genesis 2021 to be Held This Month
Blockchain technology is one of the hot topics in business, and the Thai Digital Asset Association is organizing a seminar this month to spread knowledge about blockchain technology and digital assets among people in the public and private sectors. Thai Digital Asset Association President Suppakrit Bunsat said creating understanding about…
PM calls for country transformation after reopening
Thailand’s Prime Minister has invited all sectors to take part in a country transformation, following the country’s reopening to international visitors, with the new chapter of tourism being one of the main focuses. Following Thailand’s reopening to international tourists, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged all sectors to collaborate…
Bangkok to lift alcohol ban on November 1
The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has resolved to lift the ban on alcoholic beverage consumption in restaurants that have been certified with the SHA+ Standards; entertainment venues, pubs, bars, karaoke, and massage parlors excluded. On October 30, 2021, the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee made known its resolution to amend orders…
Thailand open to 17 more countries Nov 1
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces updated list of countries and territories where individuals are permitted to enter Thailand under the Royal Thai Government’s plan to reopen the country. (as of 30 October 2021) รายชื่อประเทศ/พื้นที่ต้นทางที่ได้รับอนุญาตให้เดินทางเข้าไทย (เพิ่มเติม) ตามแผนการเปิดประเทศของรัฐบาลกระทรวงการต่างประเทศประกาศรายชื่อประเทศและพื้นที่เพิ่มเติมที่ได้รับอนุญาตให้เดินทางเข้าประเทศไทยตามแผนการเปิดประเทศของรัฐบาล สถานะ ณ วันที่ ๓๐ ตุลาคม ๒๕๖๔
India extends ban on scheduled international flights till 30 November
The DGCA earlier extended the ban till October 31 last month. Similar to the previous order, the DGCA will not restrict international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA. India extended the ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights until November 30, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)…
Tourism Ministry hints at Thailand-Malaysia islands travel bubble
Authorities in Thailand and Malaysia are working on a plan to open a maritime travel bubble between Langkawi and Lipe islands in the Andaman Sea. There will not be quarantine requirements for ferry passengers traveling between the two places. During his visit to the southern region, Minister of Tourism and…
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Retail launches first store of Texas-based 7-Eleven
The first ever store belonging to one of the world’s largest convenience store chains, 7-Eleven saw huge rush on its opening day. The store opened in a Mumbai Suburb on Saturday. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail Ventures have struck a deal with the Texas-based convenience store chain to take 7-Eleven pan-India…