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PM Modi calls on Thailand King and Queen, discusses ways to strengthen bilateral ties
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at Dusit Palace in Bangkok on Friday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two sides exchanged views on the two countries' shared cultural heritage and discussed ways to strengthen multifaceted ties.
PM Modi meets Bhutanese counterpart in Thailand, discusses bilateral cooperation across various sectors
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated India's commitment to cooperate with Bhutan in various sectors during his meeting with the Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok.
How PM Modi revitalised BIMSTEC and helped make it vibrant forum
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and policies are revitalising the BIMSTEC, reflecting India's leadership and influence on the group's direction and commitment to its Neighbourhood First and Act East policies while aligning with its broader Indo-Pacific vision.
BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi reaffirms commitment to regional cooperation
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other BIMSTEC leaders, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation across various sectors as he attended the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on Friday.
PM Modi to reinforce India's role in strengthening regional cooperation: BIMSTEC Secy Gen
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, Thailand, where he's expected to make significant announcements reinforcing India's role in strengthening regional cooperation.
PM Modi, Bangladesh's Yunus attend BIMSTEC dinner in Bangkok
Dhaka, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, sat side by side during the official dinner hosted by the Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for the visiting Heads of States and Head of Governments on Thursday attending the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok.
PM Modi meets former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, calls him great friend of India
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Thursday during his visit to Thailand. PM Modi described him as "a great friend of India" and discussed areas of potential cooperation between India and Thailand.
PM Modi thanks Indian diaspora in Thailand, calls Thai Ramayana 'enriching experience'
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed gratitude to the Indian diaspora in Thailand for their "warm welcome" and described watching Ramakien, the Thai adaptation of the Ramayana, as an "enriching experience."
SAO building collapse: Thailand intensifies probe against Chinese firm
Bangkok, April 2: The Thailand government has intensified its investigation into other construction projects associated with the Chinese contractor of the State Audit Office's (SAO) under-construction building, which collapsed in Bangkok during the devastating earthquake, local media reported.
Bangkok set for 6th BIMSTEC Summit as preparations intensify
Bangkok, April 2: The 25th Meeting of Senior Officials of BIMSTEC took place in Bangkok, marking a key step in preparations for the upcoming 6th BIMSTEC Summit. India's Secretary (East) P Kumaran participated in the discussions, which focused on cooperation across various sectors and finalising the agenda for the BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Meeting on April 3, followed by the main Summit on April 4.
Bangladesh Delegation attends 25th BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting in Bangkok
Dhaka, April 2: The 25th Session of the BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) commenced today in Bangkok, Thailand, ahead of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit scheduled for April 4, 2025. A five-member delegation from Bangladesh, led by Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md. Jashim Uddin, participated in the meeting, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday.
6th BIMSTEC Summit to convene in Bangkok on April 4, focusing on trade, security, regional cooperation
Dhaka, March 31: The 6th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is set to take place on April 4 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme "Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC," a release from the BIMSTEC Secretariat stated.
Thailand detains 4 Chinese for removing docs from collapsed building site
Bangkok, March 31: Thai authorities have detained four Chinese nationals for unlawfully entering the site of a collapsed high-rise under construction in Bangkok following the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar.
Thailand earthquake: Death toll rises to 17; 32 injured, 77 missing
Bangkok, March 30: Thailand on Sunday confirmed that the death toll has reached 17 and 32 injured, with 77 people missing after a powerful earthquake hit the neighbouring Myanmar, sending strong tremors across Thailand.
Thailand: Search, rescue operations continue in Bangkok as 30-storey building collapses after Myanmar earthquake
Bangkok, March 30: Search and rescue operations continue outside JJ Mall Chatuchak in Thailand's Bangkok on Sunday following the collapse of a 30-storey under-construction building triggered by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday.
Thailand deploys robotic mules to assist rescue teams in Bangkok
Bangkok, March 29: Thai rescue teams used robotic mules on Saturday in front of JJ Mall Chatuchak, Thailand, where an under-construction building collapsed after an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Sagaing, Myanmar, yesterday.
Indian tourists return to Delhi from Bangkok after earthquake; recount harrowing experiences
New Delhi, March 29: Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which was felt across Myanmar, Thailand, China, and Vietnam, Indian tourists in Bangkok returned safely to New Delhi Airport on Saturday and recounted the difficulty they faced in trying to return home.
Emergency situation: Indian passengers arrive at Kolkata airport from Bangkok after Thailand's deadly earthquake
Kolkata, March 29: Myanmar was jolted with a deadly earthquake of 7.2 magnitude on Friday. The tremors were also felt in Thailand. The tremors caused structural damage and panic.
Earthquake leaves 10 dead, 101 missing in Bangkok
Bangkok, March 29: Ten people were dead, 16 were injured, and 101 others remained missing in the capital, Bangkok, Thai authorities said on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar, sending strong tremors across Thailand.
Another earthquake hits Myanmar amid rescue efforts; over 150 dead, hundreds injured
Naypyidaw (Myanmar), March 29: Another earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter Scale, hit Myanmar late on Friday, the National Center for Seismology reported. This comes hours after a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake rattled much of Southeast Asia.
PM Modi says India stands ready to offer assistance after 7.7 quake hits Myanmar, tremors felt in Thailand
New Delhi, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concern over the earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand and expressed readiness to offer all possible assistance.
BIMSTEC leaders to adapt declaration and Vision 2030 at Bangkok Summit, says Secretary General
Dhaka, March 21: BIMSTEC leaders are set to adopt a declaration and BIMSTEC Vision 2030 at the upcoming Summit to be held in the first week of April in Bangkok, the organization's Secretary General said on Friday.
Bangladesh approaches India for PM Modi-Yunus talks at BIMSTEC Bangkok Summit
Dhaka, March 20: Bangladesh has approached India to arrange a meeting between its Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangkok in the first week of April.
Assam's Viraj Sarawgi clinches silver at Bangkok Rapid Chess Championship
Bangkok, Feb 10: Assam's rising chess talent, Viraj Sarawgi, a Grade 5 student at Royal Global School, Guwahati, delivered a stellar performance at the Bangkok Rapid Chess Championship, held on Sunday at Kings College, Bang Phong Phang, Bangkok. Competing in the Under-12 category, Viraj secured the silver medal with an impressive 5.5 points out of 6 rounds, making a mark in the competitive international field.
Three Indian pro boxers ready for the Super Fighter Series
Bengaluru, January 28: Three Indian professional boxing stars are set to compete in the Super Fighter Series, an international professional boxing event scheduled for February 7 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Gajendra Verma's 'Jeene Do' pays homage to timeless music of the 80s
Mumbai, Jan 27: Singer and composer Gajendra Verma’s latest music video, “Jeene Do,” draws inspiration from the timeless music of the 80s.
Shruti Haasan's impromptu performance with local band in Bangkok leaves fans wanting more
Chennai, Jan 24: Actress-singer Shruti Haasan, who's currently in Bangkok shooting for the Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie', recently surprised everyone with an unplanned performance.
Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage
Bangkok, January 23: Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot in Thailand on Thursday, as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage equality, according to a report by CNN.
Ananya Panday flies to Bangkok for a short stay
Mumbai, Jan 16: Ananya Panday recently flew off to Bangkok, Thailand. Updating the netizens, the 'CTRL' actress took to the stories section of her IG handle and shared a picture of the city's beautiful skyline.