Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has turned away the cruise ship MS Westerdam and prohibited it from docking in the Laem Chabang port. Why? The Holland-US MS Westerdam cruise ship carrying 1,455 guests and 802 crew members has been turned away by four countries which are Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Guam over fears of […]
2nd North East India Festival at Central World, Bangkok from 21-23 February 2020 Bangkok: February 4, 2020: The 2nd North East India Festival will be held at Central World, Bangkok from 21-23 February 2020. The festival will be aimed at promoting trade, tourism, cultural exchange and people-to-people contacts between the North Eastern region of India […]
DeeMoney was named the ‘Most Promising New Fintech Start-up – Thailand 2019’ by the International Finance Awards. DeeMoney is one of the leading Thai FinTech companies to handle digital cross-border money transfers and is now internationally recognised for its specialisation amongst established names in the industry. “We are honoured to be recognised by International Finance […]
Seven additional secretaries empowered to look at long-term solutions Suhasini Haidar The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has undertaken a major overhaul of departments and reporting structure that will effectively empower seven different Additional Secretaries and re-organise their tasks along themes like culture, trade and development, and consolidated geographical divisions for better coordination. According […]
The 71-year-old patient tested negative for the virus 48 hours after Thai doctors administered the combination, doctor Kriengsak Attipornwanich said during the ministry’s daily press briefing. A Chinese woman infected with the new coronavirus showed a dramatic improvement after she was treated with a cocktail of anti-virals used to treat flu and HIV, Thailand’s health […]
During an interview, Priyanka Chopra explained how she avoided a wardrobe malfunction at Grammys 2020. That the neckline of Priyanka Chopra’s Grammys 2020 outfit plunged beneath her navel triggered a serious discussion on the internet after she made an appearance at the awards show in the Ralph & Russo gown on January 26. But make […]
“United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Gita Sabharwal of India as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Thailand, with the host government’s approval,” the UN said in a press release on Wednesday. United Nations: The United Nations has appointed Indian official Gita Sabharwal as the Resident Coordinator in Thailand. The UN Resident Coordinator is the […]
January 29, 2020 It is both an honour as well as a humbling experience for me to take charge as Foreign Secretary of India. I am conscious I am stepping into the shoes of many distinguished seniors and stalwarts who have occupied this office in the past. I am proud to serve in the MEA, […]
Senior Indian diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla will take charge as the new Foreign Secretary on Wednesday, 29 January, succeeding Vijay Gokhale, according to PTI. Shringla, a 1984 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), is considered an expert on India’s neighbourhood. Senior Indian diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla will take charge as the new […]
The 71st Republic Day function was held at the Embassy of India, Bangkok on the morning of 26 January 2020. Ambassador Suchitra Durai unfurled the tricolour and read out Rashtrapatiji’s speech. Around 900 Indian nationals, PIOs and friends of India participated. During the celebrations, Ambassador Suchitra Durai and Ambassador (Retd) R. Swaminathan also honoured six […]
