December 4, 2008
by Newsdesk

Agaligo Entertainment Co.,Ltd. Announced the launch of India's First 3 D animation product BAL GANESH at a ceremony which tool place at Ball Room A of Sofitel Grand Centara Hotel on the 24th  November, 2008 which was presided over by Shri Abhijit Chakravarti, the Information and Cultural Consular of the Indian Embassy as the Chief Guest.

The Press Conference, co-hosted by Thai Bharat Cultural Lodge and sponsored among others by JET AIRWAYS  and POWER CORP  was attended by over 100 local Media Reporters which was started by offering Prayers to LORD GANESH, The god of success to seek his blessings for the success of the movie in Thailand. The Prayer was conducted by PANDIT VIDHYA DHAR SHUKLA the Chief  Indian Hindu Priest.

Before the opening speech by Mr. Abhijit Chakravarti, Indian Classical Dance was performed to offer prayers to the Lord for his blessings which was welcomed and applauded by the participating reporters

The company will launch the Movie dubbed in Thai in over 30 Cinema Houses in Bangkok alone, while 3 Cinema Houses  Lido, Siam Paragon and Emporium will screen the movie in Hindi Sound Track for 2 weeks.

It is a well known fact that Lord Ganesh is revered not only by the Indians but also by Thais especially by those who are in the Arts and Entertainment Industry and the movie.

Mr. Rajiv Jhaveri, in his speech congratulate Agaligo Entertainment for the initiative they have taken to take up marketing of the Indian Movies in Thailand with proper copy rights and have confirmed that they are going to do many projects in the near future.

December 2, 2008
by Newsdesk

On 5th December, The South Indian Movie Varanam Aiyram is going to be screened in Bangkok. Here are the details.

Date: 6th December 2008
Venue:  Central World Plaza RAMA 3
Time :8-11 pm
Tickets available at TUMUL VIDEO
and can contact 086-9008474,081655117

December 1, 2008
by Bupha Ravirot

Thailand is ranked 7th the among the most dangerous nations to visit on Earth resulting from recent political turmoils, terrorism and other violations, along side with India, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Israel, reported Telegraph Daily Telegraph of UK.

Major political demonstrations and a temporary state of emergency in Bangkok have affected both major airport, Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang airport, many place in Bangkok are found to be dangerous such as the area around the Government House and surrounded area including the area around Metropolitan Police headquarters and Parliament , those places are where people need to avoid. Moreover, Cambodian border fighting have been creating a lot of tensions, as well as frequent attacks and civil unrest in the southern provinces, altogether problems resulting countless  damages.

December 1, 2008
by Newsdesk

Urgent message from Jet Airways

Jet Airways will operate two flights from Bangkok to India on Monday 1 December and Tuesday 2 December .

BKK-BOM departure 20.00 hrs. Buses will leave Bangkok at 2.00 pm on 1 and 2 December
BKK-CCU departure 00.01 hrs. Buses will leave Bangkok at 5.00 pm on 1 and 2 December

All passengers must contact the town office for confirmation rerouting and a check-in number. The phone number is 02 6968980 or 02 6968960. Passengers who don't contact the office and do not have a check in number will not be accepted.

Thaindian Note :  Earlier we were informed of 2 flights on December 1st, Now Jet has informed us of 2 flights on December 1st and 2 on December 2nd.

October 29, 2008
by Bupha Ravirot

Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) survey of Hongkong said India, Thailand and Malaysia as the highest political and social risk among Asia-Pacific countries in 2009.

Ranking by PERC on October 28 , India get highest political and social risk score of 6.87 on a scale of 10, the main problem was the uncertainty over the outcome of general elections next year, rising communal violence and increased militant attacks.  (Score of zero represents the best socio-political situation and 10 the highest risk)

While Thailand ranked the 2nd riskiest with a score of 6.28 which PERC said current political turmoil threatens to drag into 2009 and is eroding the country's key institutions.

The assessments were made using multiple criteria such as uncertainty over the outcome of general elections next year, rising communal violence and increased militant attacks of each country of Asia Pacific (overall 16 countries  were assessed).

Closely followed by Malaysia, which is ranked 3rd riskiest caused mainly by struggle for political power was aggravating racial and religious tensions.

Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia were ranked most stable and low in political risk for 2009 even though their economies are likely to be hurt by the global financial crisis.

The Diwali festival marks the victory of good over evil, and uplifting of spiritual darkness. Symbolically it marks the homecoming of goodwill and faith after an absence, as suggested by the Ramayana.

Here is wishing everyone a very happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year!

- Thaindian.com team

October  27, 2008
by Newsdesk/Xinhua

The world’s longest tunnel aquarium in north Thailand’s Chiang Mai city opened Sunday. The Chiang Mai Zoo’s aquarium, spread over an area of 1.6 hectare, has freshwater and ocean sections.

The aquarium, built by the Zoological Park Organization (ZPO), houses about 8,000 aquatic animals of 250 different species.

Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat presided over the opening of the aquarium.

The new 600-million-baht ($17.3 million) aquarium is expected to boost tourism in Chiang Mai, which is expected to be the venue of the the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in December.

October  21, 2008
by Amrit Rashmisrisethi

Mr. Benegal is special invitee to the World Film Festival of Bangkok this year, where five of his films (Mandi, Manthan, Samar, Bhumika and Zubeida) are being screened.

The 6th World Film Festival of Bangkok will be held at Paragon Cineplex from October 24 to November 2. The objective of the World Film Festival of Bangkok is to introduce quality, non-mainstream films from all over the world. It aims to become a showcase for independent films and new work from rising talents to cinema masters to show the continuity from generation to generation as a vital component in the development of the film industry. More information is available at http://www.worldfilmbkk.com/

The Indian Embassy is also hosting a lunch on 25th September in honour of Mr. & Mrs. Shyam Benegal.

Shyam Benegal is considered the father of parallel, or Indian new wave, cinema in India. Benegal's career spans of over 30 years. Benegal's films offer an 'alternative' history of India as well as an example of film-making practice from the margins. A history that challenges assumptions about national progress and provokes considerations of the consequences of this developments.

October 17, 2008
by Santosh Singh

We all know Thai-Indians who believe in Navratra have to sacrifice drinking alcohol. After devoting their ninedays to the goddess Durga, Thai-Indians must have been craving for some  party time. 

What else could better than Dancing and enjoying on music played by DJs Varin and Sukhin?

Truly DJ Varin came back with bang playing all the Bollywood’s latest dance numbers at BollyWEST nite at 87+ (Conrad Hotel). 

As usual me and my friends were having doubts about the turnout due to the bad timing, but again DJ Varin defied our presumptions and prooved us wrong.

After  11 o clock dance floor was filled with handsome boys and pretty girls dancing on great music played by DJ Varin and DJ Sukhin.

Varin played the title track "Singh is king" several times, which was a big hit with the crowds.

My favourite song of that night was "main Talli Ho Gayi" which could be reflected by the fact that girls were "talli" and really dancing like hot Malika Sherawat.  

Party ended with lucky draw event where prizes was distributed to lucky winners

Look out for Varin's next party, we hope that this unbeatable "Jodi number 1" of DJs Varin and Sukhin remain intact and they continue to rock us for years to come!

October 15, 2008
by Bupha Ravirot

Multiple times gunshot sound have been heard along Thai-Cambodia border at about 2.45 pm, October 15.

Foreign Minister Sompong Amornvivat urged Thai nationals in Cambodia and innocent people to leave for home immediately after sound of gunfire were heard several times, it was assumed to take place near the disputed area near the ancient Preah Vihear temple on the ThaiCambodia border in Si Sa Ket province.

It is still unclear who fired first shot but Thai officials said that the shots were fired from the Khmer side.

Meanwhile Army Commander in Chief Gen Anupong Paochinda has instructed Thai troops along the border with Cambodia to be on high alert and to retaliate if attacked.

However, there are no immediate reports of damages or casualties from the clash which is the second time clash since October 1.