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Removing vaccination mandate for incoming tourists correct move: Experts

With over 90% of population being vaccinated, it is okay at a policy level to relax the mandatory vaccination norm for entering India, they say

A narrow window of opportunity

Thailand and China are at risk of growing old before they grow rich; India must grow its GDP at 8-9 per cent or more to avoid that fate

International cruise liners back in India after two yrs led by Viking Mars

The six-month old ship operated by Switzerland-based cruise operator Viking will dock at Mumbai on Nov 13 enroute to Thailand. It is carrying 800 passengers

India ranks 41th spot out of 44 in Mercer CFS Global Pension Index

Mercer CFS Global Pension Index pointed out that the country needs to strengthen its regulatory framework and boost the coverage under private pension arrangements

India beat Thailand by 74 runs to enter women's Asia Cup T20 final

India beat Thailand by 74 runs to enter women's Asia Cup final here on Thursday. Chasing 149 for a win, Thailand could only score 74 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Skipper Naruemol Chaiwai and Nattaya Boochatham scored 21 each for Thailand, while Deepti Sharma was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 3 for 7. Earlier, sent in to bat, India made 148 for six. Shafali Verma made 42, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 36 and 27 respectively. Sornnarin Tippoch was the best bowler for Thailand with figures of 3/24. Brief Scores: India: 148 for 6 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 42, Harmanpreet Kaur 36; Sornnarin Tippoch 3/24). Thailand: 74 for 9 in 20 overs (Naruemol Chaiwai 21, Nattaya Boochatham 21; Deepti Sharma 3/7).

Thailand mourns children, other victims slain by ex-police officer

Friends hugged sobbing family members struggling with staggering loss on Friday in a rural northeastern Thailand community mourning the children and other victims slain by a fired police officer in the nation's deadliest shooting rampage. At least 24 of the 36 people killed in the assault on Thursday in the small town of Uthai Sawan were children. On Friday morning, royal and government representatives in white, military-style coats stood in lines to lay wreaths at ceremonial tables in front of the Young Children's Development Centre's main door. They were followed by weeping family members, who gathered their hands in prayer before laying white flowers on the wooden floor. I cried until I had no more tears coming out of my eyes. They are running through my heart," said Seksan Sriraj, 28, whose pregnant wife was a teacher at the centre and was due to give birth this month. My wife and my child have gone to a peaceful place. I am alive and will have to live. If I can't go on, my wi

'Profoundly saddened' by Thailand mass shooting: UN chief Antonio Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed condolences over the mass shooting massacre that took place at a child care centre in Thailand and said that he is "profoundly saddened" by the "heinous" incident."I'm profoundly saddened by the heinous shooting at a childcare centre in Thailand. Learning centres should be spaces where children feel safe, never targeted. My condolences to the victims' loved ones & the people of Thailand," Guterres tweeted.A mass shooting took place on October 6 at the Child Development Center in Uthaisawan Na Klang district, Nong Bua Lamphu province.Earlier, The United States condemned the massacre that took place at a child care centre in Thailand. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in a statement said that the US was "horrified" by the tragic shooting at the day care in Thailand.Extending support, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that America is ready to assist its ally Thailand in the wake of the present tragedy."We are deeply ...

37 dead, mostly preschoolers, in Thailand childcare centre rampage

The assailant, who authorities said was fired from the force earlier this year because of a drug offense, took his own life after killing his own wife and child at home

Top headlines: Sep services growth at 6-month low; Dabur flags margin hit

"During the quarter, inflation was at peak levels which impacted gross margins," Dabur said in a regulatory filing

Thai Translucia joins Sunovatech India for metaverse ecosystem worth $3 bn

Translucia, a subsidiary of T&B Media Global (Thailand) on Wednesday partnered with immersive and Extended reality company Sunovatech India, along with other global partners, to build a metaverse ecosystem worth $3 billion.

Thailand's economic recovery intact despite global slowdown: Central bank

Thailand's central bank Governor has said that the Southeast Asian country's economic recovery would remain intact despite the global economic volatility

Tropical rains cause heavy floods in Thailand, 5,000 seek shelter

Water up to waist-high flooded some river front neighbourhoods and other areas of Thailand on Thursday after a tropical depression dumped heavy rains and knocked down trees, causing at least one death. The heaviest rainfall, about 22 centimetres (8.5 inches) in 24 hours, was recorded in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani where more than 5,000 people were moved to shelters on higher ground. One person was reported killed and two injured by falling trees in Sisaket province. The remnants of Tropical Storm Noru advanced into Thailand overnight after hitting central Vietnam, causing blackouts and blowing off roofs and billboards. No casualties were immediately reported in Vietnam. In Thailand, more than 10,000 households have been affecting by flooding, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Rescue workers waded through waist-high water to distribute food and care packages to people trapped inside their houses. In Nonthaburi province, adjoining

Fate of last two teams for Women's T20 World Cup to be decided today

Zimbabwe will take on Ireland while Bangladesh will face Thailand here in the decisive Qualifier semifinals with the winner of each T20I booking a ticket to South Africa next year

Thailand expects to earn $64 bn in tourism revenue next year: Official

In the best-case scenario, the Thai government expects to see a tourism revenue of 1.5 trillion baht from foreign tourists while 880 billion baht from domestic travels in 2023, Anucha said.

Covid's medium-term impact and India's Human Development Index loss

While some of the HDI loss will survive into the future, it does not necessarily affect India's index rank in relation to others, which is down by just one over the six years to 2021, writes T N Ninan

Ex-Sri Lankan president Gotabaya likely to return on Saturday: Reports

Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country following an uprising against his government over the island-nation's worst-ever economic crisis, may return to the country from Thailand on Saturday, according to media reports on Thursday. Rajapaksa, 73, fled the country on July 13 after months-long mass public demonstrations demanding his immediate resignation on July 9 gained momentum after protesters stormed the President's House in Colombo and several other state buildings in the capital. Rajapaksa will return back to the country on Saturday, a source close to him was quoted as saying by the Daily Mirror news portal. Having gone to the Maldives on a Sri Lanka Airforce plane, the former president proceeded to Singapore from where he sent in his resignation on July 13. Later, he flew to Thailand, seeking temporary shelter. Thailand's foreign minister Don Pramudwinai has said that Rajapaksa can stay in the country for 90 days because he is still a diplomatic ..

Thailand looks to lavish Indian weddings to boost tourism revenue

Thailand hopes to boost its tourism revenue to between 600 billion-700 billion baht by year-end, by targeting high-spending groups like Indian wedding parties and honeymooners

Santosh Iyer to lead Mercedes in India as Martin Shwenk moves to Thailand

Youngest and first Indian to be appointed for the top job

RIL's initial bid for Metro Cash & Carry India at Rs 5,600 crore: Report

Thailand's CP Group has placed a bid of about Rs 8,000 crore, or $1 billion, to acquire Metro Cash & Carry India

Thailand PM Prayuth Chan-ocha suspended from office amid term-limit row

The petition was filed to parliament last week by the main opposition Pheu Thai party