Bill Gates’ Foundation Gives Its Largest Gift Ever To Combat Ebola Crisis
The fight against Ebola has found a deep-pocketed ally in Bill Gates. The billionaire philanthropist’s foundation has pledged $50 million to fight the viral outbreak in West Africa, according to a statement by the organization. The Associated Press noted the donation is the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s largest ever…
Thai PM visits flood-hit districts in Sukhothai
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha visited flood-hit areas in Sukhothai and promised to speed up assistance for flood victims nationwide. The premier led cabinet members including Deputy Defense Minister General Udomdej Sitabutr to Kongkrailat District in Sukhothai to monitor the flood situation. The visit came after he delivered his speech on…
Free Wi-Fi on BMTA buses starting 1 Oct
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will offer free Wi-Fi on the air-conditioned Euro II buses from 1 October 2014 onward. The free Internet is part of the BMTA’s project to improve public buses for better service. Acting BMTA Director Naret Bunpiem said the authority was improving its bus service…
Vivek Oberoi Donates Blood
MUMBAI: Actor Vivek Oberoi Saturday donated blood as part of a mega donation drive here. “Felt good being the first one 2 give blood this morning for our world record attempt,” Vivek posted on Twitter. The actor often associates himself with philanthropic causes. This blood donation drive is organised across…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singer Lata Mangeshkar Write Letter to ABTYP Helmed by Vivek Oberoi
Akhil Bhartiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad is going all the way to promote its Mega Blood Donation Drive in India. The Mega Blood Donation Drive is scheduled to be held on September 6th, 2014 in all over India. The cause which primarily encourages youth to come forward to donate blood has…
India’s top spenders head to Thailand
Tourism Authority of Thailand says India’s high-end tourist market has great potential for Thailand especially hosting weddings. TAT New Delhi Office director, Runjuan Tongrut, told the Association of Thai Travel Agents members at their monthly meeting. last Thursday, that India’s top-end market is growing fast, but local tour operators need…
The next time you take the Ice Bucket Challenge in India, watch this video to understand the struggles of those who walk miles to fetch water
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, apart from raising money for a severe form of motor neuron disease, has also snowballed into a viral social trend with people dousing themselves with ice cold water on and nominating friends to the dare. Thousands of people have taken the challenge across the world…
Shri Ganesha Festival & Mega Blood Donation Drive Bangkok
The Hindu god reigns supreme this weekend in a festival that also features a Guinness record attempt Bangkok’s Indian community and its Thai and expatriate friends will attempt to set a Guinness world record this weekend for the most blood donations collected in eight hours. The record attempt will be…
Thailand Red Cross calls for more blood donation
The Thai Red Cross Society is urging the public to donate blood in an annual campaign that will be launched throughout the month of September. Dr. Sroi-saang Pikulsod, director of the blood donation centre at the Thai Red Cross Society, said that the campaign “Pun Lohit Hai Nong” (sharing blood…
Indian PM and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe witness the signing of the Varanasi-Kyoto Partner city affiliation MoU
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today witnessed the signing of the Varanasi-Kyoto Partner City affiliation MoU between the Governments of India and Japan at the State Guest House Kyoto. The agreement was signed by Smt. Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa, Ambassador of India in Japan, and Mr. Daisaku Kadokawa, the Mayor…