Asian of the Year 2014: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been named The Straits Times “Asian of the Year 2014” for being a “development-focused” leader who also fashioned an impressive victory for his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the year’s national elections. Under his leadership, the paper also saw India picking up the growth baton…
‘The Father of the Nation’ turns 87!
Father’s Day celebration in Thailand on December 5, 2014! In Thailand, Father’s Day is celebrated along with the birthday of it’s ‘Father of the Nation’, on every December 5. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, as he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty has reigned since…
‘National Father’s Day Thailand’ – December 5, 2014
The King’s birthday on December 5 is also National Father’s day in Thailand. His full name – Bhumibol Adulyadej – means ‘The Strength of the Land: Incomparable Power’. To the Thais however, he is fondly known as “the Father of the Nation,” or Pho Luhang. His birthday is also celebrated…