Passengers flying into India now have to declare over Rs. 10,000 in new immigration form
Passengers flying into India will have to declare Indian currency exceeding Rs. 10,000 being brought by them, according to new customs rules which will be implemented from next month. Besides, they will also be asked to declare the number of baggage, including hand baggage, while entering into the country, say…
Thai woman to travel space
A Thai woman is expected become the first Thai national ever to fly in space after having been selected by the Space Expedition Corporation during an invitational visit to the USA. Ms. Pirada Techawijit will have the rare chance to make history for Thailand. She is one of twenty-three winners…
Microsoft names India-born Satya Nadella as CEO, Bill Gates steps aside as Chairman
Redmond, Washington: Microsoft has named Satya Nadella, an executive in charge of the company’s small, but growing business of delivering software and services over the Internet its new CEO. Company founder Bill Gates is also leaving the chairman role for a new role as technology adviser. Nadella, who is 46,…
ECT insisted that after closing ballot boxes vote counting must be done at the polling stations but the results will not be officially announced
Mr. Puchong Nuttarawong, Secretary-General of the ECT has announced that after the closing of ballot boxes at 15.00, the Committee of the Polling Station must count votes at the polling station to total the number of voters, valid ballots, voided ballots and the result of voting, post the results in…
TJA and FCCT call for non journalists to refrain from using similar armbands as the press
Statements were released by the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) and the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) yesterday, concerning the safety of journalists and reporters as the armbands and headbands given to them are similar to those of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) guards. The President of the TJA,…
UNCT releases statement calling all sides to refrain from violence
The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Thailand has released a statement on January 31, expressing their concerns over Thailand’s current political situation. The UNCT is calling on all interested parties to denounce all forms of violence. The UNCT in Thailand has raised concerns over the growing number of violent…
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…