India to hit record in 2013/14 basmati rice exports
Indian traders are set to export a record 4 million tonnes of basmati rice in the year to March on higher demand for the premium grade from the Middle East, bringing total sales to about 10 million for a third straight year, sources said. More supplies from India, which toppled…
Egg farms in Nan experiencing lower production because of morning fog
Chicken egg farms in Nan province have experienced lowered production output due to reduced daylight hours caused by morning fog. According to egg farm owners in Mueang district of Nan, the thick fog in the mornings has blocked out the sunlight, which is an important stimulating factor in making the…
SET and Brokers’ Association of Thailand not worried about Bangkok’s shutdown
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Brokers’ Association of Thailand are reportedly not worried over the planned shutdown of Bangkok – stating that they have business continuity planning (BCP). Director of the Association of Thai Securities Companies Pattera Dilokrungthirapop stated that online trading will still be able to…
Air India-Star Alliance deal expected to boost international traffic via India
National carrier Air India’s entry into Star Alliance will help boost the number of international transit passengers the country handles, a top executive of the global airlines grouping has said. Experts say that Air India’s direct flights to some US cities will provide a convenient option for West-bound passengers of…
India still on track to cross one million visitor arrivals to Thailand
Indian arrivals to Thailand are set to cross the one million mark again this year, thanks to a continued flow of tourists in December, news reports about the political demonstrations notwithstanding. “Despite what travellers may have recently read or heard in some of the international media, they can be confident…
Asia Pacific to account for 50% of global PV demand in 2014
Thailand will join China, Japan, Australia and India as the major solar markets in the Asian-Pacific region next year, according to a new report by NPD Solarbuzz. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will dominate solar PV demand in 2014, accounting for approximately 50% of all new demand next year, according to…
Pattaya welcoming wedding parties from India
Thailand was awarded “The World’s Best Wedding Destination” by Travel and Leisure India magazine in 2011 and 2012 and by Hospitality India magazine in 2012 and 2013. The Thai beach resort city of Pattaya has been selected as the wedding venue for at least four Indian couples between this month…
Thailand expected to produce 300,000 tons of shrimp next year
The Thai Shrimp Association forecasts that Thailand will produce around 300,000 tons of shrimp next year, adding that cases of EMS shrimp disease are expected to decline. The Thai Shrimp Association revealed that shrimp production this year had seen a drop of 11 percent globally due to the outbreak of…
Hotels in Khao Yai almost fully booked for New Year
One of Thailand’s top winter destinations, Khao Yai, has nearly been booked up for this New Year holiday. With its wonderful weather and scenery, Khao Yai is the most popular destination during winter. People can enjoy the beautiful nature, mountains, waterfalls, and many Italian-style shopping complex and hotels. The resorts…
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations offering scholarships to Thai students
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations of the Government of India is offering scholarships for the academic year 2014-15 to Thai students desirous of pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. studies in various courses in Indian universities, excluding Medicine and Dentistry. Interested students may approach the Embassy of India, Bangkok at…