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Myanmar records 468 aftershocks since March 28 quake
Bangkok, April 12: A total of 468 aftershocks have been recorded in Myanmar and surrounding areas as of Saturday, following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the nation on March 28.
PM Modi, Thailand PM Shinawatra agree to strengthen existing mechanisms of defence cooperation
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, agreed to strengthen the existing mechanisms of defence cooperation and promote further collaboration between the defence sectors of the two nations.
Strategic partners India and Thailand set to chart future-oriented, mutually-beneficial path
Bangkok, April 4: Elevating existing bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, India and Thailand will work on strengthening the existing mechanisms of defence cooperation, as well as to promote further collaboration between the defence sectors of the two countries, with particular emphasis on defence technology, defence industry, research, training, exchanges, exercises and capacity building including by establishing appropriate mechanisms.
PM Modi, Thailand counterpart discuss ways to strengthen defence, security partnership
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra held bilateral talks on Thursday and discussed ways to further strengthen political exchanges, defence and security partnership and strategic engagement between the two countries.
PM Modi attends BIMSTEC dinner in Bangkok
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the BIMSTEC dinner in Bangkok on Thursday evening. He was received ahead of the dinner by Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
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.
Thailand PM Shinawatra gifts PM Modi 'World Tipitaka' holy scriptures
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a State visit to Thailand was gifted the holy scripture of 'World Tipitaka,' by his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday.
We believe in development-ism, not expansionism, says PM Modi as India, Thailand elevate ties to strategic partnership
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held delegation-level talks with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok and said that the two leaders decided to elevate India-Thailand ties to level of strategic partnership.
India, Thailand elevate bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership, several MoUs exchanged during PM Modi's visit
Bangkok, April 3: Adding new vigour to the bilateral friendship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a productive meeting with his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra here on Thursday and the two leaders discussed various areas of bilateral cooperation.
PM Modi welcomed with ceremonial Guard of Honour in Thailand
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial Guard of Honour in Bangkok after his arrival in Thailand on Thursday for the 6th BIMSTEC Summit.
PM Modi meets Thai counterpart as India and Thailand set to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra began bilateral discussions in Bangkok on Thursday afternoon during which they are expected to not only review bilateral cooperation but also chart the way for future partnership between the countries.
PM Modi watches Thai Ramayan, Garba performance in Bangkok
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday witnessed 'Ramakien', the Thai version of the Ramayan, after arriving in Bangkok, symbolising the deep cultural ties between India and Thailand.
PM Modi welcomed by Thai Dy PM at airport
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he looked forward to participating in the upcoming official engagements at the BIMSTEC Leaders' Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.
PM Modi departs for Thailand to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit
New Delhi, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday morning to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, which will be held on Friday.
PM Modi emplanes for Thailand; to attend BIMSTEC summit
New Delhi, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Thailand on a state visit to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, with his visit also set to bolster bilateral relations between New Delhi and Bangkok.
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.
PM Modi to visit Thailand for sixth BIMSTEC Summit
New Delhi, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Thailand, beginning Thursday, for the sixth BIMSTEC Summit, during which he will meet his counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra and hold bilateral ties.
Thailand PM expresses 'heartfelt appreciation' for global support after earthquake
Bangkok, March 31: Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to world leaders who extended condolences and support following the recent earthquake in 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.
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.
694 people feared killed in quake, says Myanmar military leader as rescue operations continue
Naypyidaw (Myanmar), March 29: As rescuers continued their search and relief efforts on Saturday, a day after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and another quake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit late on Friday night, a Myanmar military leader was quoted by media reports as saying that at least 694 people have been killed in the temblors, even as a US agency warned that the toll could exceed 10,000.
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.
Thailand and India to elevate relationship to 'Strategic Partnership' during PM Modi's visit
Bangkok, March 28: Thailand on Friday stated that the country's relations with India will be elevated to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to Bangkok, next week.
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.
Thai PM highlights cultural bond with China in Lunar New Year greetings
Bangkok, Jan 19: Ahead of the Spring Festival, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed Lunar New Year greetings, highlighting a cultural bond between Thailand and China that she believes would lead to greater ties between the two countries.