The Indian Council for Cultural Relations offering scholarships to Thai students
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations of the Government of India is offering scholarships for the academic year 2014-15 to Thai students desirous of pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. studies in various courses in Indian universities, excluding Medicine and Dentistry. Interested students may approach the Embassy of India, Bangkok at…
Nelson Mandela, Anti-Apartheid Icon, Mourned World Over
In nearly seven decades spent fighting for freedom and equality, Nelson Mandela inspired and challenged the world to stand up for others. As word of Mandela’s death spread, current and former presidents, athletes and entertainers, and people around the world spoke out about the life and legacy of the former…
India to host the Under-17 Football World Cup in 2017
It was a historical moment for Indian sports as FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Thursday announced that India will be hosting the Under-17 Football World Cup in 2017. The other countries that were in the contention to host the competition were South Africa, Uzbekistan and Republic of Ireland. As per…
Happy Father’s Day Thailand!
Father’s Day in Thailand Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Father’s Day in Thailand has a special significance. Celebrated on December 5, Father’s day in Thailand is used…
PM on rebuilding confidence on nation’s economy
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed all agencies related to the nation’s economy to quickly formulate a strategy to rebuild investors’ and tourists’ confidence for 2014. Mr. Teerat Ratanasewe, Spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that international analysts are still confident on Thailand’s economic stability and have yet to…
BTS sky train begins servicing 2 additional stations on Silom Line
Bangkok City Hall is extending the BTS Skytrain service on Silom Line to cover Wutthakat and Bang Wa stations today. Bangkok governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra said on Wednesday that testings at the new stations proved successful, and the stations were ready to accommodate commuters. Until January 5, passengers commuting by…
Demonstrators successfully take over Government House
Anti-government demonstrators have successfully entered Government House after two days of clashes with security forces. Police have removed their barriers near Chamai Maruchet Bridge and scaled back their forces, allowing protesters to enter the Government House premises. Demonstrators have marched into the premise and listened to speeches given by their…
Metropolitan Police Bureau allows demonstrators to enter its headquarters
Bangkok Metropolitan police Chief Kamronwit Thoopkrachang says police will no longer use tear gas against demonstrators, but will instead welcome them inside the Metropolitan Police Bureau headquarters on Sri Ayutthaya road. According to Pol Lt Gen Khamronvit, he has not been removed as the commander in charge of forces dealing…
Inflation rate rises less than 1% in November
The inflation rate rose less than 1 percent in November, while the average inflation rate in the first 11 months represented a 2.24 percent increase. Deputy Permanent Secretary for Commerce Urawee Ngowroongrueng has revealed that the inflation rate in the month of November stood at 104.86, 0.08 percent increase month-on-month,…
Army Chief warns citizens to stay indoors during nighttime
Army Chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has warned the public to stay indoors during the nighttime as current protests might have tendency to become violent. Army deputy spokesman Col. Winthai Suvaree reported Gen. Prayuth’s concerns on the protests becoming more violent as officials have already resorted to using teargas to suppress…