Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed new Foreign Secretary, to take charge on January 29
A career diplomat, Shringla has held a variety of positions in New Delhi and abroad in the course of a diplomatic career spanning 35 years Indian ambassador to the United States Harsh Vardhan Shringla has been appointed as Foreign Secretary, the government said on Monday. According to a Department of…
How to use credit cards when travelling (and in Thailand)
This post is an excerpt of a longer article. Credit cards have become such a simple and integral part of shopping and life generally that it is now entirely possible to go for months and perhaps even years without touching a banknote. You can pay your bills, buy your groceries,…
Thais are Getting Thriftier Says Poll
Thais are spending less than usual, according to a recent poll by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University. The poll asked 1,174 people about their spending habits, of which around 70% stated they’ve cut back on leisure spend, around 40% said they are cooking at home more, around 23% plan their budgets,…
Thailand’s Digital Economy to Explode by 2025
Thailand’s digital economy is projected to explode by 2025, according to a 2016 study conducted by Google and Temasek, a Singaporean investment firm. The study outlines some reasons why the digital economies of Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries could be sitting on a huge powder keg. Thailand’s bricks and…
Yuvraj Singh celebrates birthday with Sachin Tendulkar, Ajit Agarkar and Harbhajan Singh in Thailand
Known to be one of the biggest match-winners for India, Yuvraj Singh turns 38 years old today (12 December). Known to be one of the biggest match-winners for India, Yuvraj Singh turns 38 years old today (12 December). View this post on Instagram @yuvisofficial Special day with special friends !…
RCB Film Club’s Closing Film of 2019- ‘ Beautiful Boxer’, Thailand- Saturday 14 December,4:00 pm
RCB FILM CLUB CLOSING FILM OF 2019! ‘BEAUTIFUL BOXER’, THAILAND (Thai, with English sub-titles) 1 Hr 58 mins Directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham SATURDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2019, 4:00 PM Venue: RCB Forum (2nd Floor, River City Bangkok) FREE SCREENING! Trailer: RCB Film Club is proud to present the internationally acclaimed Thai…
Sleep internship in India: This Bengaluru-based startup is offering Rs 1 lakh to sleep for 9 hours
A Bengaluru-based startup is offering an incredible Rs 1 lakh for interns to sleep for 9 hours for 100 days! Wakefit Innovations Pvt. Ltd. has come up with a “sleep internship” in order to monitor people’s sleeping patterns. The company website even says that the dress code for the job…
TAT launches Amazing Thailand Grand Sale Passport Privileges to boost spending by foreign tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale Passport Privileges project to stimulate travel spending by foreign tourists from now to January 31 next year. The TAT Governor, Yuthasak Supasorn, said the project aims to increase spending by foreign visitors, especially tourists from China, Russia…
Sourav Ganguly Will Always be the Hero of Indian Cricket Folklore
Sourav Ganguly has always liked the spotlight and has never shied away from any responsibility coming his way. He took up India’s captaincy first as a stop-gap in 1999, in Toronto, for a short series against West Indies. Then, when Sachin Tendulkar stepped down, Ganguly was the chosen one. It…
Thai-Laos Border Hit By 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake, Tremors Were Felt In Bangkok
BANGKOK — A strong earthquake shook a border area between northern Thailand and Laos on Thursday morning, swaying Bangkok high-rises. BANGKOK: A shallow 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Laos near the Thai border early Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damage after the quake…