www.MOT.go.th and hotline 1356 to provide traffic updates during PDRC’s action
Transport Minister Chatchart Sittphan has announced that the Ministry of Transport will be providing updates on the transportation situation in Bangkok through the website www.mot.go.th and the hotline 1356, during the period the PDRC’s attempt to paralyze Bangkok. Mr. Chatchart also expressed his belief that transportation in Bangkok will not…
THAI: Passengers recommended to leave for airport early on 13 Jan
Due to the anti-government protesters’ plan to occupy Bangkok on January 13, 2014, traffic in Bangkok might be closed in some areas. Passengers flying with THAI on that day have been advised to leave for Suvarnabhumi Airport at least 4 hours prior to their flight. THAI still operates as normal….
TAT inks MoU with Zoological Park Organization
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Zoological Park Organization. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), led by TAT Governor Thawatchai Arunyik, inked an MoU with the Zoological Park Organization under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King to launch a…
Mumbai cops issue notice for billiards great Michael Ferreira in Rs 425-cr QNet scam
When this interview was done, last month, Rajvardhan Sinha, (who is usually known by his first name only) Additional Commissioner of Police, Economic Offences Wing (EOW) was confident that former world billiards champion Michael Ferreira, summoned with reference to the QNet scam (see below: What is QNet) would make an appearance…
Bangkok Countdown 2014 CentralWorld & Asiatique
Countdown 2014 @ CentralWorld – Held in front of the mall, one of the most recognized countdown spots in Bangkok returns with live concerts by popular artists. Dec 31, 6pm. CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-635-1111. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. Asiatique Festival Countdown 2014 – (Asiatique – the Riverfront and Community Mall(night bazaar)…
Enhancing India’s Engagement with Thailand and South East Asia
A Talk by Ambassador Anil Wadhwa at the National Defence College (NDC) of Thailand on “Enhancing India’s Engagement with Thailand and South East Asia: Two Decades of India’s Look East Policy and the Way Forward” (18 December 2013) INTRODUCTION 1 SawasDeeKhrab andGood Morning. At the outset, I wish to thank…
India still on track to cross one million visitor arrivals to Thailand
Indian arrivals to Thailand are set to cross the one million mark again this year, thanks to a continued flow of tourists in December, news reports about the political demonstrations notwithstanding. “Despite what travellers may have recently read or heard in some of the international media, they can be confident…
PM announces Thailand Reform Council to be set up by the new government
Prime Minister and Defense Minister made an announcement on TV pool that the government has to organize an election in accordance with the Constitution under democratic system. However, the new government will only serve a 2-year term. Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Yingluck Shinawattra, stated at that the government is…
Thai PM hopeful for solution to political deadlock
The Prime Minister has expressed hopes that Thailand will soon be able to find solutions to the current political turmoil, while urging people who are joining December 22 rally to strictly adhere to the law and respect the rights of others. Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has called…
UN secretary-general calls on all sides in Thailand to refrain from violence
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, at his year-end press conference, stressed the need for everybody involved to quickly act to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria, and also called on all sides in Thailand to refrain from violence. Mr. Ban said 2013 was the year in which the Syrian conflict…