Indian Republic Day 2014 celebrations in Bangkok
The Republic Day of India was celebrated on 26th January 2014 in Bangkok with enthusiasm and fervour. His Excellency Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who assumed the post of Ambassador of India to Thailand earlier this week, unfurled the national flag at the Embassy premises. The National Anthem and patriotic songs…
Republic Day of India
Press Release Republic Day of India On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the Republic Day of India, the Flag Hoisting Ceremony will be held at 0900 hrs at Embassy of India, 46, Soi 23, (Prasarnmitr), Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok on Sunday, 26 January 2014. All members of…
Notice regarding demonstrations in Bangkok
Embassy of India Bangkok Notice regarding demonstrations in Bangkok Anti-government demonstrations have continued to take place in parts of Bangkok since early November 2013. Protesters have blockaded certain locations in Bangkok starting from 13 January 2014. These include some government buildings and major intersections in popular tourist areas such as…
Thai government imposes state of emergency in Bangkok
The Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has declared the state of emergency in Bangkok and nearby provinces for 60 days in a bid to control the ongoing political protest situation. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Surapong Tovichakchaikul revealed that CAPO has assessed the…
Minister of Public Health reports 28 injuries from Victory Monument bombing
At least 28 people have been injured in the bombing at Victory Monument, says the Minister of Public Health. According to Public Health Minister, Dr. Pradit Sinthawanarong, at least 28 people were injured this morning in a bomb attack on the People’s Democratic Reform Committee rally at Victory Monument. The…
AP reports on Thai political situation
Associated Press (AP), which has been closely monitoring the political situation in Thailand, has repored that the Thai Premier could not order a crackdown on the protesters for fear of triggering a coup. The New York-based multinational non-profit news agency Associated Press (AP) of late reported that Prime Minister Yingluck…
Phuket speeds up its airport expansion to be ready for Songkran
(NNT) — Phuket International Airport’s new Terminal X is nearly finished except for interior decoration. It is expected to be in service after February 15.Once fully completed, it will be able to welcome close to 40,000 passengers a day. According to Phuket Governor, Maitree Inthusut, Phuket International Airport has seen…
U.S. citizens urged to enroll online for latest updates of political tension in Thailand
The U.S. embassy in Bangkok has released an emergency message to inform its citizens residing in or traveling to Thailand of the latest political situation in Bangkok. The statement was released on the U.S. embassy in Bangkok’s website on January 17, providing information on various violence incidents that have taken…
Thai tourists are better prepared for overseas trips and generous in spending spree
Affluent Thai people have been wiser in taking their trips abroad by planning ahead of their journey and taking along electronic devices or new communication tools, according to the Visa Global Travel Intention Survey 2013. The survey shows that 60 percent of high-income travelers use such devices as smartphones and…
Tourists adjust their travel plans to Thailand
Tourists have reportedly made adjustments to their travel plans to Thailand to cope with the ongoing protests in Bangkok. After the PDRC’s big rally to immobilize Bangkok, 7 main intersections were blocked off which rendered many roads becoming inaccessible. Tourists, therefore, were forced to find detours and change their original…