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Love wins in Thailand: Hundreds marry under new same-sex marriage law

Thailand becomes the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, granting equal rights to couples nationwide

Bird feathers, blood likely found in engines of South Korea's crashed jet

About four minutes before the fatal crash, one of the pilots had reported a bird strike and declared an emergency before initiating a go-around and attempting to land on the opposite end of the runway

Thailand eases long-term visa rules, adds family-friendly benefits

Thailand's LTR visa, launched in 2022, offers benefits such as a digital work permit, tax privileges, and now includes fewer restrictions on eligibility

Thailand eyes 40 million tourists by 2025 with relaxed visa policies

Tourists spent approximately 1.67 trillion baht ($66 billion) in 2024

Adani partners with Thailand's Indorama for petrochemical expansion

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has teamed up with Thailand's Indorama Resources Ltd for a foray into the petrochemical business as the ports-to-energy conglomerate looks to expand in adjacencies. Adani Petrochemicals Ltd, a subsidiary of the group's flagship Adani Enterprises Ltd, "has completed the incorporation process of a joint venture company namely Valor Petrochemicals Ltd (VPL)... with Indorama Resources Ltd, Thailand," Adani Enterprises said in a stock exchange filing. Adani Petrochemicals and Indorama will hold 50 per cent stake each in the joint venture. "VPL is incorporated with the objective to set up a refinery, petrochemical and chemical business," it said. Adani Petrochemicals was incorporated to set up refineries, petrochemicals complexes, speciality chemicals units, hydrogen and related chemicals plants and other similar units in a phased manner. Group chairman Gautam Adani had in 2022 stated that the conglomerate is looking to invest more than USD 4 billion in

Video: Moment when plane with 181 onboard crashed at South Korea airport

Footage showed the plane skidding across the airstrip, apparently with its landing gear still closed, and colliding head-on with a concrete wall

Get ready to travel: Thai e-Visa available worldwide from January 2025

Indians can travel to Thailand without a visa for no longer than 60 days.

Winter getaway: Thailand leads despite 51% rise in flight fares from India

While destinations like Thailand, Vietnam, and Bali have seen an 80-100% surge in flight bookings, the Maldives has dropped out of the top-searched destinations

Thailand e-Visa for Indians from 2025, 60-day visa exemption to continue

The e-Visa system will be effective from January 1, 2025, the Thai embassy said

Thailand to launch e-visa system for Indian nationals from January 2025

To complete their applications, visa-seekers must pay the required visa fees, the details of which will be provided by the Embassy and respective Consulate-Generals. The Embassy underlined that visa

Over 30 killed, thousands displaced due to floods in Malaysia, Thailand

Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said five days of heavier-than-expected rain that battered the country's east coast last week was equal to the rainfall over the past six months, wreaking havoc in the northeastern state of Kelantan and neighbouring Terengganu. The heavy downpours damaged roads and houses in Kelantan and other parts of Malaysia. Rescue workers used boats to distribute food to victims trapped in their homes. Anwar said it would cost the government an estimated 1 billion ringgit (USD 224 million) to repair infrastructure damaged by the floods. The rain eased over the weekend, but the Meteorological Department forecast heavy rains later Tuesday. Anwar said the government is bracing for another monsoon surge that is .

Conflict in Myanmar sparks surge in property purchases in Thailand

From January to September, over 1,000 units worth 5.46 billion baht ($158 million) were sold to Myanmar nationals, REIC data showed

Thailand aims to legalise casinos next year in win for global players

The government is working to get a so-called "entertainment complex" bill, which will allow casinos to be housed within large venues

Thailand set to reap $2 bn Rainbow Tourism boon with same-sex marriage law

The same-sex law that's slated to take effect in January will also create 152,000 full-time equivalent jobs and will help lift the nation's gross domestic product by 0.3 per cent

Thailand to pursue new policies to boost, protect digital economy

The government is supporting the use of artificial intelligence to strengthen the agriculture sector and increase exports to China, she added

Thailand extends visa-free entry for Indian travellers indefinitely

Visa-free travel allows tourists to enter a country without the need for a visa prior to or upon arrival

Jaishankar, Thai counterpart discusses bilateral ties, mutual cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa discussed bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation and regional developments during a meeting in Delhi on Saturday. In a post on X, Jaishankar said Sangiampongsa's visit for the Royal Kathina ceremony "exemplifies the longstanding historical and cultural relations" between the two countries. The Thai minister is scheduled to depart India on Sunday. Jaishankar also shared pictures of the meeting at the South Block. "Delighted to meet FM @AmbPoohMaris of Thailand today in Delhi. His visit for the Royal Kathina ceremony exemplifies the longstanding historical and cultural relations between our two countries. We discussed India-Thailand ties, multilateral cooperation and regional developments," he said. Royal Kathina is a traditional Buddhist ceremony. Sangiampongsa's first official visit to India was during July 11-13 for the second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat, hosted by the external affairs .

Delighted by Thai PM's gesture of inaugurating Diwali festival: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he is delighted by his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra's gesture of inaugurating the 'Amazing Thailand Diwali Festival' and wished that the event deepens the cultural bonds between India and Thailand. "Delighted by PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's gesture. My best wishes for the Amazing Thailand Diwali Festival. May it deepen the cultural bonds between India and Thailand," Modi said in a post on X. He was responding to a post on X by Indian Embassy in Thailand which said PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra inaugurated the Amazing Thailand Diwali Festival 2024 today in presence of Indian Ambassador to Thailand Nagesh Singh, former Thai PM Sretta Thavisin, Thai Minister of Tourism & Sports Sorawong Thienthong and Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt at Pahurat, Little India, Bangkok. A cultural troupe from India ICCR presented a vibrant folk dance from Rajasthan at the event, the embassy said. The festival will continue till November 3

With $43 bn net worth, Thai King Vajiralongkorn world's wealthiest monarch

Thai King Vajiralongkorn's net worth, estimated at $43 billion, stems from the vast real estate investments and major stakes in the country's top cement company and leading bank

PM Modi, Thai counterpart talk trade and cultural connections at ASEAN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra and discussed ways to improve trade ties and boost cultural linkages between the two nations. Prime Minister Modi is in Laos on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits. Modi met Shinawatra on the sidelines of the East Asia summit. "Met PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Lao PDR. Thailand is a deeply valued friend of India's," Modi said in a post on X. "Our talks were focused on how to improve trade ties between our nations and to boost cultural linkages. We also see great scope in sectors like defence, shipping, digital innovations and more," he said. Shinawatra became Thailand Prime Minister in August this year.