January 23, 2009
by Bupha Ravirot

AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd organized a press conference at Erawan Hotel, Bangkok to give introduction of the coming exhibition "The Great Indian Education Fair."

The conference was filled with several medias and honor speakers who have given knowledge about Indian education, led by Mr. Sanjeev Bolia, founder and director of AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media Pvt, Mr. Narindej Thaveesangpanich, TCEB representative and MR.D.K. Bakshi Executive Director & Chairman PR, India-Thai Chamber of Commerce (ITCC).

According to Mr Sanjeev,  "The Great Indian Education Fair" is aimed to showcase the strengths of the Indian Education System and becoming world recognition in terms of IT.

The fair is going to be highlighted with representatives of the finest Indian Universities, Colleges and Educational Institutions from all across India and they are providing translators for parents and visitors who are interested to send their children to pursue education in India.

"The Great Indian Education Fair 2009" is scheduled on Jan 31- Feb 1 ( 10.00 am- 7.00 pm) at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Bangkok.

January 22, 2009
by Bupha Ravirot

Guinness World Records has just certified Thailand as the largest  exporter of rice in the world! after nomination by the environmental protector "Greenpeace".

According to Greenpeace "Thai rice is well-known for its high quality, soft texture, unique fragrance and good taste, and is in demand around the world."

January 14, 2009
by Bupha Ravirot

The British Tourism Authority revealed January 13, Thailand is the best holiday destination where you get most value for your money especially for products and food. Followed by South Africa, Malaysia and Kenya.

Regarding Andrew Spice of British Post office Travel Services who has examined where holiday money is worth the most, of over all 15 favorite and most visited countries by British tourists. It is found that hot spots in Thailand, Malaysia, South Africa and Kenya are offering the best value as the pound slumps to a new low against the euro. Even though sterling has lost 24 per cent against the Thai baht since last January, Thailand still works out as the cheapest far-flung destination.

January 8, 2009
by Newsdesk

Sanskriti invites school and college students to participate in the following.

Age Group:

• below 9 years
• 9 yrs to 15 yrs
• 15yrs to 20 yrs

Topic details

In showing exuberance on our Country’s successful unmanned mission to the moon,”Chandrayaan”
 

Categories:

Essay writing - not more than 200 words including the title.
Below 9 yrs     - What will you do if you were sent to moon?
9ys to 15 yrs     - How has the Success of Chandrayaan motivated you?
15yrs – 20 yrs     - How important is this success to India in becoming a super power?

Poem – not more than 100 words glorifying Chandrayaan.

Drawing or Painting or Collage - one A4 size sheet or one A3 size sheet, any paper, & any kind of material. Concept: our successful Moon mission (or) Indian on moon in 2015.

Conditions:

• Entries are FREE and open till 20th January 2009.
• Participant may choose to compete in any or all categories.
• Completed entries must be sent by post to:
• KV Ramesh, Sanskriti, 216/78, Nanglinchi, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120.
• Entries must have the following details: Name as given in School/ university, age, gender, address, telephone number, mobile number, e-mail.
• Articles, poem, drawing and painting must be original.
• Winners will be announced by the 23rd January and Awards given on 26th January 2009, our Republic day.( subject to change, and will be announced separately to the winners)
• All participants will be given a certificate of Merit.
• No material will be rejected or returned.
• For more details contact : Prabha: 081-4223638 , Latha: 081-8214816,
• Aarti :081-8591530 , Ramesh : 081-5596746

Schools can collect all the entries from the children and deliver at the address before the due date along with the name list.

January 8, 2009
by Newsdesk

The premium Indian airline, Jet Airways, which is the major sponsor of the 3D animated movie Bal Ganesh, will give away six package tours to India, including return airline tickets. The tours will have a Ganesh theme and will include visits to famous Ganesh and Buddhist sites.  The winners will be chosen in a lucky draw which will be held on February 14th.

The sponsorship of Bal Ganesh is the first in a series of activities which will be unveiled by Jet Airways on the theme of heritage and discovery.

The Manager of Jet Airways in Thailand Lackana Wantaywin said that Jet Airways is sponsoring the movie because it will introduce young people to the shared heritage of Thailand and India. The story of Bal Ganesh is about the life of the elephant god Ganesh who is known in Thailand as PhraPikanet, the deity of wisdom, good fortune and the remover of obstacles.

She says the movie Bal Ganesh will be an inspiration for many young people as it will help them to see how they succeed in their lives despite obstacles.

January 8, 2009
by Newsdesk

World's 1st 3 D Animation on Lord Ganesh "BAL GANESH" was released in Thailand with a great fanfare which took place at the Siam Paragon Cineplex on the 5th January 2009 at 19.00 Hrs.

The function was co hosted by Thai Bharat Cultural Lodge and Agaligo Entertainment Co.,Ltd and supported by PROFLEX marketed by Power Corp. , Jet Airways, India's Airline, A-Thip the manufacturer of  Canned Fruit Drinks and Channel 7 TV Station.

The Premier and Press show was presided over by Shri Bhagwant S. Bishnoy The Deputy Chief of the Mission and Madam along with Mr. Naresh Khorana, the Hon.Secretary of Thai Bharat Cultural Lodge, Mr. Krishna Upadhay, the President of Hindu Dharam Sabha, Prof, Dr. Chiraphat Praphanvidya and many more distinguished guest along with over 400 Media reporters. Mr. Kalapi V. Nagada, the Manager Int’l Sales and Marketing of Shemaroo Entertainment Pvt.Ltd was also on hands to welcome the guests. All the guests were also present with a small Shri Ganesh Idol as his blessings and to shower the best luck and prosperity to them.

January 8, 2009
by Bupha Ravirot

Thailand got to be once again the Best Tourist Destination sixth year in a row , Announced in The Norwegian Grand Travel award which was arranged for the 14th time in Oslo, Norway on January 5.

Thai Airways in Norway also once again received the award for best intercontinental airline.

This means Norwegian travel trade still has a strong confidence in Thailand as a tourist country even though there was a political issues which led to temporary shutdown of Suvarnabhumi International airport in late November last year.

The nominees are elected by a travel trade jury, and the voting is done by a random selection of more than 400 travel agents all over Norway. Thailand won over ten nominated countries around that world.

The awards received by H.E. Jullapong Nonsrichai, ambassador to Thailand in Norway, together with Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand in Scandinavia, Mr. Manit Boonchim.

December 29, 2008
by Newsdesk/IANS

 Delhi Police Sunday said a 50-year-old woman of Indian origin based in Bangkok is suspected to have been running an e-ticket scam worth millions of rupees from India and four people have been arrested in this connection.Naeem Ahmed, 24, Shahid Iqbal, 25, and Feroz Alam, 23, all resident of West Bengal, were arrested from Kolkata Dec 20. Their woman accomplice Kanika Budhiraja, 27, was arrested from Rana Pratap Bagh in the capital Thursday.

Budhiraja’s mother Manjit Kaur alias Karampal Kaur and brother Sanjit Singh, both residents of Bangkok, are suspected to be the brains behind the racket, police said.

Iqbal and Alam run travel agencies in Kolkata.

December 25, 2008
by Newsdesk

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations of the Government of India is offering scholarships for the academic year 2009-10 to Thai students desirous of pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. studies in various courses in Indian universities.

Interested students may approach the Embassy of India, Bangkok at Tel. No. 0-2258-0300-5 ext. 139 for more information. The application form can be obtained from the Embassy or the site: www.iccrindia.org. The last date of submission of applications at the Embassy is 27th January 2009.