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The writer, during one of her flights. (Image by arrangement)

Lekha Shankar | Bangkok so near, yet so far

The normal four-hour flight took as long as 35 plus hours

25 May 2021 2:54 PM IST

Our first stop, was a unique Thai temple designed like a European church, Wat Nivet Thampravat, with stained glass windows, candle stands, stucco work, even metal soldier-figures. (Photo by arrangement)

Lekha Shankar | Ayutthaya: An old city, new insights

A day-trip to Ayutthaya is a first on most tourists' trip to Thailand, especially to Indians who are attracted by the...

17 March 2021 8:44 AM IST

A major objective is to promote cannabis and hemp as a major industry for Thailand, bringing huge medical and economic benefits to both Thai producers and consumers.

Lekha Shankar | Thailand's 2nd annual cannabis expo begins today

This year, the expo covers the use of ganja (cannabis) and ganchong (hemp) in various industries, including textiles,...

5 March 2021 4:32 PM IST

Mano Laohavanich DC Image

This Bangkok doctor has a unique vision

Mano is also serving as the president of the Palliative Care Thailand Foundation, where he trained over 1,000 volunteers

3 March 2021 2:19 AM IST

Pinderpal Singh Madan, of the Sri Guru Singh Sabha, distributes packets of food (Photo: By arrangement)

Lekha Shankar | Thailand's Indians give back

The Thai-Indian community came out in full strength, to make a mega-contribution to their adopted homeland, during the...

28 Feb 2021 4:02 AM IST

Praveenar Singh was first runner-up at the Ms Universe contest in Bangkok

Thai-Sikh girl wins Bangkok award, dreams of Bollywood

India has produced so many beauty queens, they are confident, smart, successful adds Praveenar Singh

23 Feb 2021 4:43 PM IST

Well-known Thai artist Lampun Kansanohs caricature of the Thai PM at the Biennale.

Lekha Shankar | Life follows art, at Bangkok Biennale

It is not a coincidence that 25 international artists of the Biennale took a stand supporting the political protesters...

7 Jan 2021 8:51 PM IST

Bangkok Art Biennale

Anish Kapoor, other Indians, join artists from 35 nations at Bangkok...

The Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) began on October 12, 2020, and it will continue till January 31, 2021.

14 Oct 2020 6:44 PM IST

Dr Matee Chanjaruporn

Unsung Heroes' of Thailand's victory over COVID-19: Lessons for...

An exclusive interview with the doctor who founded Thailand's little-known but all-powerful brigade of Village Health...

26 Aug 2020 5:22 PM IST

Director of Mongolian film, The Steed, and director-general of Mongolian tourism Bayasgalan Saranjav at the forum.

A holistic, one-day forum on tourism, sustainability, cinema

The first half of the forum featured top tourism professionals, who spoke about the importance of films, to promote...

13 Feb 2020 5:35 AM IST

Simply amazing! was the way the chief organiser of the event, Edward Kiti, described the Indian designers collection.

Nagaland designer is the toast of Thai Fashion Week

Atsu Sekhose said he enjoyed the fashion extravaganza. As for Thai silk, he felt that it was similar to Indian silk in...

23 Dec 2019 4:53 AM IST

The royal barge procession sails down the Chaophaya. (Photo: Lekha Shankar)

200-year-old march of barges to grace Thai capital tomorrow

The last time the royal barge procession was held, was in 2006 for the late Thai King Rama IX's 60th birthday.

11 Dec 2019 2:50 AM IST