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For the kind of films, I make, it is fundamental for the artists and crew to feel as one family. That’s why we were nervous about Irrfan, says Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.

I selected Irrfan Khan because of his eyes: Mostofa Sarwar Farooki

Irrfan had hundreds of questions, which made me very happy about his involvement as an actor

30 Jul 2021 9:56 AM

For the tourist who plans a two-week holiday in Phuket, he needs to do two more Covid tests during his stay, on Day 6 and Day 12.

Thailand’s best known tourist destination opens to tourists

The Phuket ‘Sandbox Model’ could set a precedent, after province inoculates 70 per cent of its community

02 Jul 2021 5:56 PM

Big bed, laptop, yoga mat — all part of the quarantine experience.

High-street Bangkok: Nearby, yet so far

After the long flight from India, came the quarantine in Bangkok. There was no room service, no stepping out of hotel room for 14 days

24 Jun 2021 5:54 PM

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

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 city’s name

17 Mar 2021 8:44 AM

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, food and cosmetics

05 Mar 2021 4:32 PM

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

03 Mar 2021 2:19 AM

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 Covid 19 crisis

28 Feb 2021 4:02 AM

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

Well-known Thai artist Lampun Kansanoh's 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 even before it opened

07 Jan 2021 8:51 PM

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

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

14 Oct 2020 6:44 PM

‘Unsung Heroes’ of Thailand’s victory over COVID-19: Lessons for India’s Asha workers

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

26 Aug 2020 5:22 PM

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 destinations.

13 Feb 2020 5:35 AM

“Simply amazing!” was the way the chief organiser of the event, Edward Kiti, described the Indian designer’s 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 many ways.

23 Dec 2019 4:53 AM

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

Indian writers take part in small but vibrant literature festival in Bangkok

The festival was held in the old and grand Nelson Hays Library, an iconic British institution housing as many as 20,000 books!

05 Dec 2019 1:15 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangkok amid pomp and ceremony. (Photo: MEA)

Modi takes part in two diverse and dynamic events for Bangkok’s NRIs

Many top businessmen and heads of Indian organisations attended the public event, and the Prime Minister posed for pictures with them.

05 Nov 2019 1:21 AM

Glimpses of the artistes to perform at the Bangkok fest

Bangkok’s best-known cultural fiesta has big names and a range of acts

Uberoi is also proud of bringing China’s “National Treasure”, the multiple award-winning singer Li Yugang to the festival.

09 Sep 2019 6:08 AM

Multimedia art to Jataka opera, a splurge of world premieres

The Dasjati or Ten Great Lives are an iconic part of the Buddhist scriptures, and each one tells the colourful life of a previous life of the Buddha.

10 Jun 2019 3:18 AM

Winners at the awards night at the festival. (Photo: Lekha Shankar)

Asean spirit is the cornerstone of this small, meaningful filmfest

There were filmmakers from the 10 Asean countries, who discussed everything from budgets to marketing to co-productions.

29 May 2019 12:50 AM

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