Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla visited Thammasat University
Visit of Ambassador to Thammasat University เอกอัครราชทูตเยือนมหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์ Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla visited Thammasat University and Pridi Banomyong International College on 3 June, 2014. He was accompanied by Counsellor Mr. Asish Padhi. He was shown around the Campus. He met with Dr. Somkit Lertpaithoon ,Rector of Thammasat University, Ms Nitinant Wisaweisuan…
[Top Tourist Attractions in Bangkok] : Wat Pho
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram or “Wat Pho” was built in the 16th century and regarded as the royal temple of the reign of King Rama I, the temple is located very close to Grand Palace. It’s commonly known for 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha, the biggest Reclining Buddha in Bangkok and Thai…
Narendra Modi holds bilateral meetings with leaders of SAARC nations and Mauritius
On his first day in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders of SAARC nations and Mauritius and held bilateral meetings with them. Shri Modi met Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai, President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay,…
Schools in Bangkok reopen after 3-day closure
Schools in the capital have now reopened after a 3-day closure following the military seizure of power on Thursday. The atmosphere around Bangkok was reportedly bustling this morning as schools resume classes today. At Surasakmontree School on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, students were seen being dropped off by their parents…
Group of people shows love of army
A group of people has presented on-duty soldiers roses in a gesture of support for the army’s role. A group of people calling themselves “Love Army” yesterday gathered at the Democracy Monument to show their support for the military, handing over flowers and food to soldiers as a token of…
Notice regarding demonstrations in Bangkok
NOTICE Pursuant to the Army’s take over of governance in Thailand with effect from 1630 hrs on 22nd May 2014, a nationwide curfew has been imposed from 10 p.m till 5 a.m. and the martial law announced on 20th May 2014 continues to be in position. Public transport, including from/to…
BREAKING: Thailand’s army takes over in military coup
Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha declared on TV pool that the armed forces and police have formed the National Peacekeeping Committee to seize power. Prayuth announced that power seizure was necessary to protect the life of the people.Thailand will take care of foreigners and continue relations with foreign countries, he…
10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned for Children Under the Age of 12
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Society of Pediatrics state infants aged 0-2 years should not have any exposure to technology, 3-5 years be restricted to one hour per day, and 6-18 years restricted to 2 hours per day (AAP 2001/13, CPS 2010). Children and youth use 4-5…
Election Results 2014: Armed with Massive Victory, Narendra Modi Meets His Mother
New Delhi: The India map wears saffron this morning as Narendra Modi, a former RSS pracharak, leads the BJP to the strongest showing by a political party since 1984. That year, the Congress had swept the general elections in a strong sympathy wave after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi….
A Group Of Transgenders At A Traffic Signal Did Something Amazing You Must Never Forget
How do you make a mundane yet important message sticky? How do you remind reckless drivers of the basic safety instructions they had forgotten? By jazzing things up a bit. That’s exactly where The Seatbelt Crew steps in: a group of transgenders, dressed as air crew members broadcasting the important…