India won’t cut Thailand adrift: Ambassador
Indian Ambassador to Thailand Harsh Vardhan Shringla speaks to Nation Multimedia Group chairman Suthichai Yoon about the deepening ties between the two nations, Indian politics and how India reacted to the recent Thai military coup. Excerpts: Suthichai: Ambassador Shringla, how has India changed since you got a new prime minister?…
India, ASEAN likely to sign FTA later this month
India and the 10-nation ASEAN are likely to sign the long-delayed free trade agreement in services and investments later this month when their economic and trade ministers meet here. Foreign Ministers of all ASEAN countries as well External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj have hoped that the pact will be finally…
Whether you’re a Salman Khan fan or not, you just cannot afford to miss ‘Kick’
Woo hoo, now that’s what we call a comeback, Salman Khan unleashed the second flick of the year and he blows away your wits. Sajid Nadiadwala, who is marking his directorial debut with Kick, roped in Salman Khan intentionally because his spark is incomparable and he already sensed what he…
Taj Bengal Kolkata hosts Thailand Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Kolkata’s Taj Bengal on Tuesday hosted Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand at the hotel. The hotel had laid out a red carpet welcome for Princess of Thailand and she was personally welcomed by the General Manager, K Mohanchandran. Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was on a day’s visit, accompanied by a…
Spied – 2016 Toyota Fortuner continues testing in Thailand
The next gen SUV adopts a new ladder frame chassis which is expected to make it lighter than the current model. Toyota didn’t switch to monocoque construction because the Fortuner’s rugged character is appreciated by customers and the platform will also underpin the next gen Hilux pickup. Expect a new…
Commerce minister (Thailand) asks operators to freeze prices
The Commerce Ministry has asked producers of consumer goods to hold prices at their current level for six months, to help Thais cope with the overall cost of living. Santichai Sarathawalpat, the deputy director general of the Internal Trade Department announced that the department would soon issue a notice to…
Thai businessmen eye investment in Myanmar
Kasikorn Bank Public Company Limited has revealed that many Thai businessmen have expressed interest in investing in Myanmar. The bank’s Managing Director, Theetanant Srihong, noted that the majority of these business operators are looking at forming joint ventures with the country’s private sector, effectively bypassing the nation’s legal complications…
“Thai-Indian Fun Fair” to boost friendship in the Thai-Indian community
“Thai-Indian Fun Fair” to boost friendship in the Thai-Indian community this Sunday. Held in collaboration with the Embassy of India, the fair will transform the football field of Srinakharinwirot University on Sukhumvit Soi 23 into a socio-cultural platform where 3,000 members of the Thai-Indian community are expected to gather for…
Remarks by Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla During Reception on Board INS Sujata at Phuketon 23 April 2014 His Excellency Maitri Inthosut, Governor of Phuket Rear Admiral Prayooth Putian, Chief of Staff, 3rd Naval Area Command and all officers of the Royal Thai Navy Commander Happy Mohan and officers of the…
IMF predicts a bleak outlook for the Thai economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted that the Thai economy this year would grow by only 2.5 percent, the lowest in the ASEAN region. According to the IMF, the economies of emerging markets would expand only by 4.9 percent, which is 0.2 percent lower than their earlier projection in…