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Thailand airport operator expects 8 million Chinese visitors this year

The announcement comes after the two countries mutually waived visa entry requirements for their nationals effective in March. Thailand removed visa requirements for Chinese late last year

Parboiled rice rates spring to record highs on low supplies, firm demand

Traders noted that domestic supplies are accumulating, and that harvest has begun partially in the Mekong Delta, which is expected to peak in March

Waning supplies prop up India rates to 4-month peak, Thai prices rise

Supplies have also dropped, which also contributed to price increases. Traders said new supply is expected to enter the market around next month

Fireworks factory explodes in Thailand, at least 23 people killed

The cause of the explosion is being investigated. The blast came less than a month before Chinese New Year in February, when demand for fireworks is strong

From the US to France: Here's how the world is celebrating Ram temple

From the United States to France and Australia, festivities to mark the historic occasion have been arranged all across the world

India leads in valuation premium but not in EPS growth, shows data

As per an analysis done by CLSA, India price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple is nearly 30 per cent higher than its historical average

Japan automakers to invest $4.3 bn in Thailand over 5 years: Thai govt

Toyota Motor and Honda Motor will invest about 50 billion baht each, while Isuzu Motors will invest 30 billion baht and Mitsubishi Motors 20 billion baht, spokesperson Chai Wacharoke said

Indonesia secures rice import commitments from India, Thailand: Report

Jokowi, as the president is known, said while Indonesia's headline inflation is low, he remains concerned about food prices and imports would help secure supply

India KFC operator Devyani International enters Thailand with $129 mn deal

India's Devyani International said it will begin operating KFC outlets in Thailand after it acquired Restaurants Development Co in deal a worth $128.9 million, expected to be completed by March 2024.

Rajasthan trade body eyes business opportunities in the Asean region

ARTIA's chief advisor Kamal Kandoi said that Asean countries are attracting the entire world because of their enormous business possibilities

China to set up auto research institute in Thailand as EVs gain traction

Thai govt tax incentives and subsidies already drawn Chinese carmakers, including BYD and Great Wall Motor, which committed to investing $1.44 billion in new production facilities in the country

More visa-free travel for Indians beneficial for Goa tourism as well

Visa-free entry is a carrot to expand $28 billion that 27 million Indians spent overseas in 2019. Those numbers had swelled eightfold and sixfold, respectively, in the two decades before the pandemic

Thailand-based MQDC plans to develop luxury housing projects in Delhi-NCR

Thailand-based realty firm MQDC, which is present in co-working space in India, plans to develop luxury housing projects in Delhi-NCR and is in talks with local builders for joint development. MQDC India, Indian arm of Thailand-based Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC), has one operational co-working facility in South Delhi. It is launching second co-working facility 'Whizdom Club India, at Golf Course Road, Gurugram, on Friday. "We plan to develop luxury housing projects in Delhi and Gurugram. We are in talks with local developers. We are evaluating few sites," MQDC India Country Director Chulamas Jitpatima (Amy) told reporters here. She hoped that the company would be able to announce its partnership early next year with local developer. Amy expects to launch its first residential project by 2025. MQDC is also inviting Indian investors to buy flats in its various properties at Bangkok. It is showcasing its properties to HNIs (High Networth Individuals) here this ...

Free tourist visas to 10-yr investor visas: How Thailand is luring Indians

From November 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024, Thailand is granting a temporary visa exemption for Indian tourists, allowing a 30-day stay for tourism purposes

Tata Motors commences sales of its commercial vehicles in Thailand

Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has commenced sales of its commercial vehicles in Thailand. The company said it has introduced a line-up of trucks, including Super Ace, Ultra T.9, Ultra T.14 and the flagship Prima 5038.S, with a gamut of value-added services, in the country. In April this year, Tata Motors announced a strategic partnership with Inchcape plc as its distributor for commercial vehicles in Thailand. Inchcape plc will also establish an extensive network of 13 customer touchpoints -- including sales, service and spare parts -- strategically located to provide seamless assistance to its customers. "Jointly with Inchcape, we are confident of delivering complete peace of mind to our customers with our strategically located sales and service touchpoints in Thailand," Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles Head (International Business) Anurag Mehrotra noted. At the outset, Inchcape will offer the Super Ace, Ultra T.9, Ultra T.14 and the flagship Prima 5038.S to address the varied

Thailand plans visa waivers for more Europeans in a bid to boost tourism

The Southeast Asian nation - popular for its vibrant nightlife, beaches and national parks - is discussing a plan to let tourists of some European nationalities stay as long as 90 days.

Combating air pollution with artificial rain: Cloud seeding explained

The Delhi govt has announced it would initiate cloud seeding to tackle air pollution in the national capital

Indians can travel to Thailand without visa from Nov 10 to May 10

Indians can travel to Thailand without a visa from November 10 to May 10, 2024 as the Southeast Asian country looks to boost tourism. India is one of the major tourism sources for Thailand. Indians can travel to Thailand without visa during the period from November 10, 2023 to May 10, 2024. On one entry, a person can stay for up to 30 days, Siriges-A-Nong Trirattanasongpol, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand at New Delhi Office, told PTI on Tuesday. Thailand is looking to boost tourism, including from India.

Thailand's MQDC to open 42,000 square feet co-working centre in Gurugram

Thailand-based leading realty firm Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC) will soon open its second co-working centre in India and has taken on lease 42,000 square feet of office space in Gurugram. MQDC already has one co-working facility in South Delhi and is opening its second facility, 'Whizdom Club India, at Golf Course Road, Gurugram, next month. The upcoming centre is located at 'Tapasya One', a LEED Gold-rated building. The centre will have a seating capacity of over 450 and is designed to cater to the diverse needs of working professionals, corporations, and startups in the NCR region. Commenting on the expansion, Chulamas Jitpatima (Amy), Country Director, MQDC India, said, In 2019, we launched Whizdom Club in South Delhi with the aim to transform India's co-working segment with inventive facilities and services for students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and enterprises." Since the inception of its operations, she said the company has identified significan

Hong Kong eyes stronger economic, trade ties with Thailand to expand role

Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday the city would seek to strengthen its economic and trade ties with Thailand after a meeting with the country's prime minister, as the Chinese financial hub looks for more business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Chief Executive John Lee said at a weekly press briefing that he and Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin agreed during a meeting on Monday that the two sides have good and close relations" and that they would promote more exchanges between their people. Lee's administration wants to expand the city's role in Southeast Asia to boost economic growth for the financial hub after years of COVID-19 restrictions. It aims to position the city as a bridge between mainland China and the international community. Lee said Hong Kong will work to deepen regional cooperation and strengthen its work on economic, trade and investment activities with countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Since 2010, ASEAN has been the second-largest trading