Thailand

Mani Ratnam on a recce for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Ponniyin Selvan

Mani Ratnam and stunt choreographer Sham Kaushal are in Thailand to hunt the locations for the shooting of the upcoming movie Ponniyin Selvan.

Nov 14, 2019

Thailand terror attack: 15 killed in southern Muslim-majority region, worst attack in years

A decade-old separatist insurgency in predominantly Buddhist Thailand's largely ethnic Malay-Muslim provinces of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat has killed nearly 7,000 people since 2004.

Nov 6, 2019

Asia trade pact doesn't reflect India's interests, decided not to join: PM Modi

The RCEP is backed by China and also brings in the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

Nov 5, 2019

Talks on Asian trade deal 'conclusive', says Thai minister

The prospects of reaching agreement on the 16-nation RCEP, which is backed by China, were thrown into doubt by last-minute demands from India ahead of meetings in Bangkok.

Nov 4, 2019

Come to India for investment and easy business, PM Modi invites Thai entrepreneurs

The PM asserted that India had stopped working in a routine, bureaucratic manner.

Nov 3, 2019

Why is the Thai government turning to Indians for tourism?

Tourism contributes to around 18 per cent of GDP in Thailand and with the dramatic dip in Chinese tourists, the country is scrambling to keep the revenue coming in.

Oct 21, 2019

Will Sitharaman's tax tweak snare capital fleeing China over US trade war?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's sweeping reforms slashing corporate tax rates to bring them at par with most South Asian and Southeast Asian nations are expected to trap investments headed even to low-tax destinations like Bangladesh and Vietnam.

Sep 21, 2019

From visa waiver to direct flights, here's why Indians dominate Thailand tourism

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports said that a record 180,000 Indian tourists visited Thailand in June 2019.

Jul 8, 2019

FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019: Preview, Schedule, Predictions and TV listings

The eighth edition of FIFA Women's World Cup is taking place at France with 24 teams contesting for the coveted trophy.

Jun 7, 2019

Thailand King Vajiralongkorn marries body guard days before coronation

A former flight attendant for Thai Airways, Suthida was appointed as the deputy commander of King Vajiralongkorn's bodyguard unit back in 2014.

May 2, 2019

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Vistara gets green signal to fly on international routes

Vistara has sought permission to fly between Delhi and Colombo seven days a week.

Mar 13, 2019

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India rice export rates rise on higher local prices; Thai-Vietnam output seen surging

Rice export prices in India rose this week due to a rally in local rates, while Thai and Vietnam prices are expected to drop in the coming weeks with fresh supplies hitting the market.

Jan 10, 2019

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New year brings fresh hopes for bulls in Asian currencies

With the trade talk outcome still uncertain, failure could quickly reignite pressure on the yuan with some still expecting it to breach the key 7-per-dollar mark on dimming growth outlook.

Jan 10, 2019

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India rice rates slip; tough Chinese rules dent Vietnam exports

Rice export prices fell a the second consecutive week in India on a weakening rupee and slow demand, while strict inspections from top consumer China muted exports from Vietnam.

Dec 6, 2018

Thailand: 42-year-old Indian tourist killed in shootout between two rival gangs

According to eyewitnesses, around 20 men armed with pistols, knives, and sticks ran from the club into the street, he said, adding that three men also opened fire.

Oct 8, 2018

GOT7's BamBam reveals key difference between him and Ong Bak; why he almost got named 'Whiskey'

NCT's Lucas explains why he frequented the restroom during his schooldays on JTBC's 'Knowing Bros.'

Aug 19, 2018

Rescued Thai boys to shave heads and be ordained as novices in Buddhist ceremony

One of the boys will not join the ceremony as he is a Christian. The steps involved in the Buddhist ceremony are intended to be a "spiritual cleansing" for the group,

Jul 24, 2018

Thailand suspends salvage effort in tourist boat disaster that killed 46

Thailand suspended efforts on Thursday to salvage a boat that capsized and sank off the island of Phuket last week. The Phoenix had 101 people onboard, 42 of whom were rescued.

Jul 12, 2018

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Thailand cave rescue: Elon Musk team working on escape pod design

The Tesla founder tweeted on Saturday that teams at SpaceX and The Boring Company are working on solutions to help rescue the boys trapped in Tham Luang cave.

Jul 7, 2018

Thailand cave rescue: Officials rule out immediate evacuation attempts

Officials rule out immediate evacuation attempt despite concerns over low oxygen levels and weather conditions. Plans to evacuate have been fianlised, only date is yet to be fixed.