Kazakhstan beats Thailand in race for Asian seat on Security Council
Kazakhstan beat Thailand in the second round of hotly-contested elections to become the first former Soviet Asian country to win a seat on the Security Council Tuesday after a deadlock in the initial balloting for the Asian slot.
Jun 28, 2016, 23:42 PM IST
Myanmar`s Suu Kyi visits troubled diaspora in Thailand
Seeking to escape poverty at home, some one million registered Myanmar migrant workers form the backbone of Thailand`s manual workforce.
Jun 23, 2016, 11:55 AM IST
Thai junta leader, opposition call on UN as tension rises
Under the proposed charter, a junta-appointed Senate with seats reserved for military commanders would check the powers of elected lawmakers for a five-year transitional period.
Jun 20, 2016, 15:56 PM IST
Thai PM offers prayers at Bodh Gaya
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha on Saturday visited Bodh Gaya and prayed at the Mahabodhi temple, Buddhists` holiest shrine, officials said.
Jun 18, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
India to give double entry e-visa to Thai nationals, increase defence cooperation
India and Thailand on Friday agreed to deepen their security engagement and defence partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a double entry e-visa for Thai nationals to facilitate their visit to the Buddhist circuit.
Jun 17, 2016, 21:09 PM IST
India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, maritime
The announcement was mde after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive talks with his visiting Thai counterpart General Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Jun 17, 2016, 18:06 PM IST
A 'monster' lizard knocked at the door of this Thai man's house – Watch to know what happened next
What would you do if a 'monster' knocks on your door? Probably run!
Jun 17, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to host Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha today; discussion on South China Sea likely
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is expected to deliver a speech at the business event hosted by FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM today.
Jun 17, 2016, 07:39 AM IST
Thousands gather at Thai temple as police try to arrest abbot
Thousands of supporters of a wealthy and controversial Thai Buddhist sect gathered at the temple`s space-age headquarters Thursday as police made an attempt to arrest the movement`s elderly abbot on fraud charges.
Jun 16, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
Ailing Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej marks 70 years since accession to throne
The 88-year-old king is the world`s longest serving monarch and is seen as a unifying force in a nation bitterly divided along political lines.
Jun 09, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
Thailand becomes first Asian country to eliminate mother-child HIV transmission!
Thailand has turned around its epidemic and transformed the lives of thousands of women and children affected by HIV.
Jun 08, 2016, 15:37 PM IST
Bangkok brothel raid reveals underage sex workers, cop racket
90 percent of the 121 women found working in the brothel at the time of the raid were Myanmar nationals.
Jun 08, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
Vacation diaries: Dancing diva Lauren Gottlieb dazzles in two-piece
Lauren Gottlieb sets herself free during a recent vacation.
Jun 07, 2016, 09:06 AM IST
India's 'black economy' exceeds Thailand and Argentina's GDP: Study
Pegging India's 'black economy' at over Rs 30 lakh crore or about 20 percent of total GDP, a new study says it has been contracting gradually over the years but still remains bigger than the overall economic size of countries like Thailand and Argentina.
Jun 05, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Thai man whose penis was bitten by 10-foot long python in toilet recovering
A Thai man who fought off a three-metre (10-foot) python that bit his penis while he was squatting on the toilet is recovering, hospital staff said Saturday.
May 28, 2016, 13:35 PM IST
India, Thailand, Myanmar to be connected with a 1400-km road
India, Thailand and Myanmar are working on a 1,400-kilometre long highway that will link India with Southeast Asia by land for the first time in decades, giving a boost to trade and cultural exchanges between the three countries.
May 23, 2016, 16:36 PM IST
Ayutthaya: Once a diplomatic hub in the Siamese kingdom, now a Thailand heritage site
Founded in 1350, Ayutthaya was the second capital of the Siamese kingdom.
May 23, 2016, 15:00 PM IST
Thailand dormitory fire kills 17 schoolgirls
The fire broke out at the boarding-house of Pithakkiart Witthaya School in Wiengpapao district at 11 pm on Sunday.
May 23, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
17 girls dead in fire at school dormitory in Thailand
At least 17 girls died in the night after a fire swept through a school dormitory in northern Thailand, officials said Monday, adding several others were either missing or injured.
May 23, 2016, 06:46 AM IST
This is why tourists won't be allowed in Thailand's Koh Tachai island!
Almost all marine national parks are closed from mid-May to mid-October, for monsoon season, but Tachai island will remain closed indifenitely
May 17, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
