Enhancing India’s Engagement with Thailand and South East Asia
A Talk by Ambassador Anil Wadhwa at the National Defence College (NDC) of Thailand on “Enhancing India’s Engagement with Thailand and South East Asia: Two Decades of India’s Look East Policy and the Way Forward” (18 December 2013) INTRODUCTION 1 SawasDeeKhrab andGood Morning. At the outset, I wish to thank…
Businesses see ASEAN economic integration more as an opportunity than a threat
The majority of businesses perceived ASEAN economic integration to present more of an opportunity rather than a threat. In addition, investor interest in the ASEAN region remains strong and more businesses are seeing ASEAN as one region in making their investment decisions. These are some of the key findings from…
Bigg Boss 7: Did FM listeners put Gauahar Khan and Tanishaa Mukherji in an awkward position?
For the first time in the history of Bigg Boss, viewers will get to talk to their favourite contestants while they are still inside the house! Undoubtedly the biggest event on Indian television, the Bigg Boss Grand Finale, over the years, has become a force to reckon with. Audiences are…
How did Lauren Gottlieb spend her Christmas?
Actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb recently celebrated Christmas with the children of Smile Foundation, a national level development organisation, and she said it was the best way to celebrate the festival. Apart from cutting a Christmas cake with the children, the actor from Scottsdale, Arizona, US, also gave away gifts to them…
Cold spell lingers in Thailand’s northern parts
The mercury continues to drop in Thailand’s upper parts, wreaking havoc on residents struggling to cope with the cold weather. The northeastern province of Nong Khai has been declared a disaster zone as the mercury in many districts has dropped below 15 degree for more than three consecutive days. Local…
Bilingual ASEAN storybooks granted to BMA
Praphansarn Publishing Company and the Bangkok Bank have jointly donated bilingual storybooks on ASEAN to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in a project to prepare Thai youths for the opening of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Governor of Bangkok M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra today accepted the books on behalf of the…
Astro Remedy-Donate Blood and get prevented from an Accident
By Soniaa Bakshi There are certain remedies to minimize the impact of accidents. Appeasing the concerned star, worshipping and donations do have some impact. Is there any correlation between accidents and blood donation? If you go by astrological study in this field, one may conclude that definitely those who are…
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…
DIT monitoring prices of consumer products
The Department of Internal Trade is closely monitoring prices of consumer goods in the market ahead of and during New Year Festival. The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has ordered its officials to randomly and regularly inspect prices of products and services throughout the nation in order to prevent consumers…
Authorities speed up help in 22 winter-hit provinces
Thailand has triumphed in the 27th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) held in Myanmar as it topped the medal tally with 107 gold medals. As host, Myanmar concluded the 27th SEA Games with a grand closing ceremony. Thailand topped the medal table with 107 gold, 94 silver and 81 bronze…