Host Country Agreement between UN ESCAP and GoI
Signing of Host Country Agreement on March 13, 2012 between UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (UN-ESCAP) and Government of India to set up ESCAP Sub- Regional Office for South and South West Asia (SRO- SSWA) in New Delhi. The Agreement was signed in Bangkok by Mr. Anil…
Interesting facts about the Origin of ‘Songkran’ – The Water Festival of Thailand (April 13-15)
Derived from the Sanskrit language, the word ‘Songkran’ means “to pass or to move into”. In this context, the meaning implies to the passing and the moving of the sun, the moon and the other planets into one of the zodiacal orbits. And the Grand Songkran Festival which falls in…
Google launches street view of Thailand
Google and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have jointly launched online tours to top destinations of Thailand. The project offers street view or 360-degree street-level imagery of three best-known provinces of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. Tourists and internet surfers can now see how these must-come cities are like…
H.E. Mr. Anil Wadhwa Opens Resourceful and Unique 5th India Education Fair in Thailand
Bangkok–21 Mar–Penner-Madison & Company Recently, His Excellency Mr. Anil Wadhwa, the Ambassador of India in Thailand presided over the opening ceremony of The Great India Education Fair 2012, organized AFAIRS Exhibitions and Media Pvt. Ltd. at Queen Sirikit Convention Centre. The fair took place for the 5th consecutive year in…
“Red Bull” drink billionaire Chaleo Yoovidhya dies in Thailand
(Reuters) – Chaleo Yoovidhya, who rose from poverty to become one of the world’s richest men thanks to astute marketing of the “Red Bull” energy drink, has died in his native Thailand. Local media said he had died of natural causes in hospital in Bangkok on Saturday. His age was…
Newest, Grande Centre Point Hotel & Residence Sukhumvit – Terminal 21
Thailand-based hotel and serviced residence group, Centre Point, has opened newest property in Bangkok. Grande Centre Point Hotel & Residence Sukhumvit – Terminal 21 is located at the brand new Terminal 21 Shopping mall, next to Sukhumvit Road Asok BTS skytrain station and Sukhumvit MRT subway station. Sukhumvit,Bangkok is known…
Thailand has been awarded the highest award: The World Best Country 2011 and The World Best Wedding Destination 2011 from Travel & Leisure Magazine (India & South Asia )
Ms Runjuan Tongrut, Director of TAT New Delhi Office has reported that Thailand has been awarded The World Best Country 2011 andThe World Best Wedding Destination 2011 from Travel & Leisure Magazine (India & South Asia ) which is one of the world leading travel magazine. The country has been…
Better job scope for Indian pros in Asean countries
Come next financial year, and India and Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) are set to facilitate an easier and more regular movement of professionals between them. New Delhi and the 10-country trading bloc are poised to ratify by next month-end a much-awaited pact on trade in services and investment…
Salman recommends Aamir to ‘Bodyguard’ director
Super Star Salman Khan is known for promoting his family and friends. Buzz is that Salman Khan is keen that Siddique (director of Bodyguard) Should cast Aamir Khan in his next Hindi film after his successful Bollywood debut. According to the sources after Bodyguard became super big hit last year,…
Industry Minister: Indians keen on investing in Thailand
The Ministry of Industry has indicated that a large number of investors have shown interest in investing in Thailand. Industry Minister M.R. Phongsawat Svastiwat has disclosed that while accompanying Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on her official visit to India, he was approached by many Indian investors for information regarding possible…