Thailand

Thailand's Mr Bean plays jails for laughs

With the signature red tie, brown blazer, briefcase and teddy bear, a Thai computer technician has become a national sensation through his uncanny Mr Bean impersonations that are tickling a country that loves slapstick comedy.

Feb 14, 2018, 09:30 AM IST

Thailand expects 300,000 tourists from China during Lunar New Year

Thailand`s tourism body expects 300,000 visitors from China during the Lunar New Year holidays, a nearly 18 percent rise from a year ago. 

Feb 05, 2018, 16:54 PM IST

In a first, Bangkok-like floating market comes up in Kolkata

A floating market has on Wednesday been opened in the City of Joy with nearly 114 boats and 228 sellers.

Jan 27, 2018, 12:03 PM IST

India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit: In Pics

India established a dialogue partnership with ASEAN on January 28, 1992.

Jan 25, 2018, 16:57 PM IST

Two busy days of India's ASEAN outreach. Here is the full schedule

The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit is meant to mark 25 years of the ASEAN-India dialogue.

Jan 24, 2018, 23:46 PM IST

Young Indian golfer Viraj Madappa claims Asian Tour card

Young Indian golfer Viraj Madappa on Sunday finished tied 29th at the 2018 Asian Tour Qualifying Schools Final Stage to earn his maiden Asian Tour card in only his second season as a professional.

Jan 14, 2018, 21:42 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj discusses ways to strengthen ties with Indonesian leaders

Sushma Swaraj will visit Singapore and there she will inaugurate the Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) of ASEAN countries on January 7.

Jan 05, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj, Thai Foreign Affairs minister discuss bilateral issues

Sushma Swaraj on Thursday held a meeting with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Jan 04, 2018, 23:32 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj to embark on five-day, three nation-visit

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj, will undertake her first visit of the year 2018 to three South East Asian countries - Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore - from 4-8 January.

Jan 02, 2018, 19:09 PM IST

Golfer Shiv Kapur two strokes behind leader Prom Meesawat in Royal Cup

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur fell two shots behind Prom Meesawat of Thailand, while Gaganjeet Bhullar got a share of the third spot after the third and penultimate round of the $500,000 Royal Cup here on Saturday.

Dec 30, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan starts 'Thugs of Hindostan' in Thailand—Pic proof

The film is scheduled to hit the screens around Diwali next year.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:54 PM IST

Floods in southern Thailand kill five

Heavy floods swept into southern Thailand this week killing five people, authorities said on Thursday as photos of waterlogged and damaged roads spread on social media.

Nov 30, 2017, 16:12 PM IST

Two American tourists fined in Thailand for 'butt selfie' at temple

Thai authorities have fined two American tourists for public indecency for posing for a "butt selfie" in front of a famous Buddhist temple, police said on Wednesday.

Nov 29, 2017, 17:46 PM IST

Thai police arrest 16 protesting against coal-fired power plant

A section of Thai activists is protesting against coal-fired power plant in Songkhla.

Nov 28, 2017, 14:03 PM IST

13 Myanmar passengers killed after van collided with truck in Thailand: Police

The van was travelling from the border town of Mae Sot, a common entry point for Myanmar migrant workers, to Bangkok.

Nov 24, 2017, 11:04 AM IST

Pope Francis' Asia tour stirs fond memories for Thai-based cousin

The Pope has been outspoken about his sympathy for the Muslim Rohingya -- a stance that could trigger protests in mainly Buddhist Myanmar where the minority is vilified.

Nov 23, 2017, 08:20 AM IST

Despite having world's third-largest 'pink market', gay Chinese flock to Thailand for acceptance

Bathed in a pink spotlight, the caberet singer at Phuket's ZAG bar lip-syncs the top notes of a popular Mandarin love song, delighting the crowd of gay Chinese tourists who have escaped judgement at home for sexual freedom in Thailand. 

Nov 10, 2017, 09:38 AM IST

Sea of black in Bangkok as thousands flock to late king's funeral

Thailand bade a final goodbye to its beloved late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday in a ceremony steeped in ancient rituals, processions and Buddhist rites that drew hundreds of thousands of mourners.

Oct 26, 2017, 23:52 PM IST

Thailand rehearses lavish $90 million funeral for late king

Drums and a band played as officials in black tops and ancient costumes rehearsed on Saturday for the funeral procession of Thailand`s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose cremation next week is expected to be attended by a quarter of a million mourners.

Oct 21, 2017, 10:34 AM IST

Hundreds of US marines leave Australia after troop rotation

Three hundred U.S. Marines flew out of Australia on Sunday as their troop rotation came to an end, the first of a 1,250-strong force to leave the Pacific nation after being stationed for six months in the country`s far north.

Oct 15, 2017, 11:29 AM IST