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Contest reveals Thai-Indian links
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 03/05/2016
» Even though Thailand and India have shared cultural similarities for centuries, people still need to get to know each other, including by visiting the other country, the winner of the Namaste Thailand online contest said on a recent visit.
Russia promotes transport ties
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 25/03/2017
» Russia is eager to expand its cooperation with Thailand in transportation and aviation, according to Russia's top envoy to the country.
PM mulls 'Operation Mekong' ban
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 28/09/2016
» A Hong Kong-Chinese action film re-enacting the murder of 13 Chinese sailors on the Mekong River in 2011 by a notorious Myanmar drug kingpin will be banned from being screened in Thailand if it is found to "damage" the country, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Tuesday.
Harsh calls for joint plan on drug woes
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 25/12/2014
» The Indian ambassador to Thailand has vowed to use his country's "Act East" policy to boost ties with the kingdom on tourism, trade and investment, but is warning that drugs trading and transnational crime problems are challenges that both nations must address.
Still Songkran-crazy
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 16/04/2016
» There was no let-up in the action on the last day of Songkran on Friday, and across the country water was still being thrown about with abandon as Thais and visitors tried to forget the worries of drought days ahead.
Hoi An wants Thai experts
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 12/02/2017
» As Vietnam plans to turn tourism into a key economic sector this year, the Unesco World Heritage-listed town of Hoi An needs more Thai investors and experts in hotel management to help provincial authorities develop its tourism sector, the town's deputy governor said.
Thailand and India prepare to mark a milestone
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 14/11/2016
» As India and Thailand prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year, the Indian ambassador to Thailand has urged the two countries to expand economic cooperation after years of stagnation.
Migrants to welcome Suu Kyi
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 22/06/2016
» SAMUT SAKHON - Thousands of Myanmar migrant workers are eagerly awaiting the visit of their democratic icon and national hero Aung San Suu Kyi in the coastal fishery centre of Samut Sakhon on Thursday.
India breathes new life into Buddhist circuit
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 31/10/2016
» India is scaling up its efforts through heavy investments in connectivity to attract Buddhist pilgrims from across South and Southeast Asia, according to Union Tourism Secretary Vinod Zutshi.
Transgenders happy to come out from the shadows
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 16/04/2017
» For centuries in the Land of Smiles, men with an outwardly feminine appearance felt offended when they were called "katoey" or "toot" (transvestite). But as time goes by, more gays and transpeople have come out in the public spotlight than ever before.