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Scuffle onboard plane from Bangkok to Kolkata, video on social media

A few passengers onboard a Thai Smile Airways plane from Bangkok to Kolkata were reportedly involved in a scuffle earlier this week. A video clip of the scuffle inside the aircraft was shared widely on social media on Wednesday. In the clip, a man could be seen being slapped multiple times by a few co-passengers. According to a passenger who was in the plane, the incident happened on December 26 just before the plane was taxiing to the runway for takeoff. He was travelling to Kolkata along with his mother. The passenger, who hails from Kolkata, told PTI about the incident on condition of anonymity. He said that he was worried about his mother who was sitting near the seat where the incident happened. Later, other passengers and air hostess pacified the individuals involved in the scuffle, he added. According to the passenger, the reason for the scuffle was not clear. The plane landed at Kolkata early on Tuesday morning. It could not be immediately ascertained whether the incident

Scuffle onboard plane from Bangkok to Kolkata, video on social media
Updated On : 29 Dec 2022 | 6:56 AM IST

Sri Lanka President calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reached out to his predecessor Gotabaya Rajapaksa to finalise arrangements and facilitate his return to the crisis-hit country, a media report said on Monday. Rajapaksa, 73, fled the country and resigned last month in the face of a popular uprising against his government for mismanaging the island nation's economy. He is currently staying in a hotel in Bangkok with his wife Loma Rajapaksa. The Daily Mirror newspaper, citing highly-placed sources, claimed Wickremesinghe is reported to have contacted Rajapaksa to discuss arrangements for his return to the country. The move comes after the ruling party, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, National Organiser Basil Rajapaksa met Wickremesinghe recently and called for the former president's early return to the country, the report said. The date of Rajapaksa's return has still not been finalised, it said, amid reports that he may arrive here this week from Bangkok. Last week, the main Opposition pa

Sri Lanka President calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report
Updated On : 22 Aug 2022 | 8:14 PM IST

Three-day North East India Festival to be held in Bangkok from July 29

The festival marks 75 years of India's diplomatic relationship with Thailand and aims to promote trade, tourism, cultural exchange and people-to-people meet between the two countries

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Updated On : 23 Jul 2022 | 7:21 PM IST

Short haul and domestic tours to drive growth, says Thomas Cook India

Thomas Cook's focus on destinations like Bangkok or Bali also coincides with the region's efforts to attract more Indian visitors

Short haul and domestic tours to drive growth, says Thomas Cook India
Updated On : 25 Jun 2022 | 1:28 AM IST

Bangkok cancels official new year events amid fear of Omicron

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that it will cancel all of its new year countdown events due to potentially rapid spread of the Omicron strain of Covid-19.

Bangkok cancels official new year events amid fear of Omicron
Updated On : 24 Dec 2021 | 7:53 AM IST

Flooding threat hangs over Thai capital Bangkok lashed by monsoon rains

The threat had eased in 13 of 30 provinces elsewhere that were lashed by seasonal monsoon rains

Flooding threat hangs over Thai capital Bangkok lashed by monsoon rains
Updated On : 29 Sep 2021 | 8:39 PM IST

Blast at Thai factory shakes Bangkok airport terminal, area evacuated

A massive explosion at a factory on the outskirts of Bangkok early Monday shook an airport terminal serving Thailand's capital and prompted the evacuation of residents from the area

Blast at Thai factory shakes Bangkok airport terminal, area evacuated
Updated On : 06 Jul 2021 | 1:28 AM IST

Thai PM orders one month closure of worker camps in Bangkok due to Covid

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday that temporary closure will be applied to specific clusters to stem domestic spreads of Covid-19.

Thai PM orders one month closure of worker camps in Bangkok due to Covid
Updated On : 26 Jun 2021 | 8:36 AM IST

Thailand plans $3.2 billion stimulus next week to ease Coronavirus impact

The measures, to be submitted to a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, will include handouts, soft loans and steps to support the stock market

Thailand plans $3.2 billion stimulus next week to ease Coronavirus impact
Updated On : 04 Mar 2020 | 4:32 PM IST

Condoms have left Bangkok lenders with no option but to go overseas

Bangkok lenders have to seek out youth - from Indonesia to India and Bangladesh

Condoms have left Bangkok lenders with no option but to go overseas
Updated On : 14 Dec 2019 | 11:39 AM IST

Seamless link between North-east, Thailand to boost trade: Modi in Bangkok

OCI card holders can enrol for NPS; 1,000 youth from Asean nations to get post-doctoral seats in IITs

Seamless link between North-east, Thailand to boost trade: Modi in Bangkok
Updated On : 02 Nov 2019 | 7:45 PM IST

Two injured as small 'explosions' hit Bangkok ahead of Mike Pompeo visit

"Two women sustained injuries," in one explosion just outside the city centre, the Erawan Emergency Centre responders told AFP

Two injured as small 'explosions' hit Bangkok ahead of Mike Pompeo visit
Updated On : 02 Aug 2019 | 10:24 AM IST

GoAir expands network, announces new domestic and international flights

The low-cost carrier said it would start 16 new domestic flights too, that will connect Hyderabad with eight cities across India

GoAir expands network, announces new domestic and international flights
Updated On : 18 Jul 2019 | 8:28 PM IST

50 injured after Bangkok commuter boat engine explodes

The cause of the explosion was believed to be a fuel leak on board, said officials

50 injured after Bangkok commuter boat engine explodes
Updated On : 05 Mar 2016 | 11:13 AM IST