Bangkok swings to N-E beats
By LEKHA SHANKARThe second edition of the Northeast India Festival has been the best representation of our Look East policy The second edition of the Northeast India Festival in Bangkok rose several notches higher in terms of grandeur and scale than the previous festival held in 2019. For starters, it…
Celebration of 75 years of India’s Independence
75 years of India’s Independence was celebrated at the Embassy of India, Bangkok, on 15 August 2022 with usual fervour. The National Flag was hoisted by the Ambassador of India to Thailand, H.E. Ms. Suchitra Durai, followed by singing of the National Anthem of India. Ambassador addressed the Indian community…
Thailand to Host 67th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry
To promote Thailand’s gems and jewelry industry, the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) will organize the 67th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair in September. Thailand’s Gems and Jewelry Fair is an event that brings together entrepreneurs and individuals in the…
Aeroflot to Resume Moscow-Phuket Flights in October
Russia’s national airline Aeroflot is set to resume daily direct flights from Moscow to Phuket beginning on October 30, 2022. The airline’s Moscow-Phuket service was suspended in March following the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which triggered European Union sanctions against Russia, including aviation sanctions. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)…
‘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, 17 June, 2022 – Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the removal of…
IIFA magic leaves Yas Island, Abu Dhabi audience spellbound
#IIFA2022 BROUGHT THE BEST OF INDIAN CINEMA WITH A STAR-STUDDED MEGA CELEBRATION FOR ITS 22ND EDITION AT YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI ● Vicky Kaushal wins Best Actor in A Leading Role (Male) for Sardar Udham ● Kriti Sanon Wins Best Actor in A Leading Role (Female) for Mimi ● Vishnuvaradhan wins the Best Direction…
‘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 genocide inflicted on the Hindus, in Kashmir? “ Lekha Shankar So, what’s the big deal…
How KK died: Singer performed for an hour, fell sick at hotel
Singer KK died on Tuesday in Kolkata after performing for a huge crowd in Nazrul Mancha. The singer was 53 years old. Well-known Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died in Kolkata on Tuesday night, officials said. He was 53. KK was feeling unwell after reaching his hotel,…
Thailand Open: Indian star PV Sindhu reaches semi-finals with win over No. 1 ranked Akane Yamaguchi
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the women`s singles semi-finals of the Thailand Open 2022 by knocking out world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, here on Friday. Sindhu, a former world champion, defeated the world No 1 Japanese shuttler 21-15, 20-22, 21-13 in the quarterfinals of the BWF Super…
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 maiden Thomas Cup trophy on Sunday with a dominant 3-0 win over 14-time champions Indonesia in the final…