Thailand has confirmed its first case of the Mpox Clade 1b variant, marking the second time this strain has been identified outside Africa and the first one in Asia. According to Reuters, the patient is a 66-year-old European man who arrived in Thailand last week from an unspecified African country where the disease was prevalent.“The…
Thailand‘s Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office on Wednesday for violating the constitution over a cabinet appointment. The court stated that Srettha had grossly breached rules on ethics.The decision followed allegations that Srettha’s actions were not in compliance with constitutional provisions related to ethical conduct.The court did not detail the specific cabinet…
NEW DELHI: Natalie Dau, a 52-year-old ultramarathoner, recently completed an astonishing feat by running 1,000 kilometres across Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in just 12 days. Facing extreme heat and a severe hip injury, Ms Dau pushed through, covering the distance of two marathons each day. Her journey ended in Singapore on June 5, setting the…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to revive its sluggish economy, the Thailand government has extended a visa exemption plan for Indian and Taiwanese tourists for six more months, reported Bloomberg.The decision would allow tourists from India and Taiwan to enter the Southeast Asian nation without a visa until November 11. The decision comes days before…
PUNE: IndiGo on Friday announced additional flights between Delhi and Phuket starting from June 1. Responding to the growing demand from business and leisure travellers, the airline is doubling its current frequency from 7 to an impressive 14 flights per week, airline officials said. With the advantage of visa-free entry to Thailand, these additional flights…
Paying in rupees in Thailand soon? Imagine the possibility of using Indian rupees to tip at a beachside bar in Pattaya or a luxurious spa in Bangkok. This scenario could become a reality if India successfully negotiates a currency agreement with Thailand. The Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are exploring the…
Lenskart’s Peyush Bansal in conversation with SoftBank’s Sumer Juneja at Slush 2023 Omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart is planning to open 300-400 stores in Southeast Asia over the next two years. The company currently has 70 stores in Singapore, and plans to expand into Thailand, followed by the Philippines, cofounder and CEO Peyush Bansal told ET…
