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Global prayer for peace echoes across Bhutan
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 11/11/2025
» Buddhist devotees from near and far have gathered in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, for the Global Peace Prayer Festival, from Nov 4-19.
Ambassador denies Russian hashish smuggler arrived from Bhutan
Online Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» Bhutanese ambassador to Bangkok Kinzang Dorji has denied that a Russian suspected of smuggling hashish to the full moon party island of Koh Phangan obtained it in Bhutan.
PM paves way for royal visit to Bhutan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met the Bhutanese Ambassador to Thailand on Friday to discuss preparations for the upcoming state visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen to Bhutan.
Tale of two cultures
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/11/2024
» When Bhutanese premier luxury fashion brand Chuni Dorji Prive and award-winning sustainable Thai jewellery brand Sarran joined forces, their cross-cultural collaboration produced a truly extraordinary and exquisite collection. Supported by Bhutan's Department of Tourism through the Global Environment Facility's Ecotourism initiative, the collection was inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Asia and bridges traditional and innovative craftsmanship.
Bhutan making tourism easier to spur economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/11/2024
» For a country that has long prioritised a balanced lifestyle and good governance over economic gain, Bhutan is doing something it has never done before: embrace more independent, cost-conscious travellers in an urgent bid to revive its faltering economy.
Thai-made armoured vehicles, guns for Bhutan
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Defence Ministry handed over Thai-made armoured tactical vehicles (ATV) and firearms to Bhutan's National Police Agency.
A glimpse of Bhutanese heritage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/08/2023
» Created by Bhutanese twin brothers Twinz -- Tashi Dendup and Ugyen Samdrup -- the art exhibition "Bliss" will help Thais learn more about Bhutan and Bhutanese culture. "Bliss" presents a collection of paintings inspired by Vajrayana Buddhism, psychedelics, shamanism, and both tangible and intangible aspects of Bhutanese culture.
Bhutan cutting steep tourist fee by half
Reuters, Published on 26/08/2023
» KATHMANDU: The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is preparing to halve the $200 daily fee it charges tourists in an effort to boost a sector still struggling to recover a year after the end of Covid-19 restrictions.
No longer a forbidden kingdom
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 28/10/2022
» Pristine nature has long been a key feature of the Kingdom of Bhutan since it began welcoming guests in 1974.
Bhutan welcomes first tourists in 2 years
Published on 23/09/2022
» KATHMANDU: Twenty-three foreign visitors landed in Bhutan on Friday, the first to arrive as the Himalayan kingdom reopened its borders after more than two years following the Covid-19 pandemic, with officials looking to tourism to help revive the local economy.