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  Thailand legalises casinos to boost tourism, address sluggish economy: Key conditions, pricing info

  World | January 13, 2025 17:32 IST

  Thailand on Monday decided to legalise casinos to boost tourism aimed at addressing the sluggish economy. The current government in Thailand has pledged to improve the economic conditions of the country.

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  'Out of stock': Air India Express passengers finish entire liquor supply on inaugural Bangkok flight

  Business | December 23, 2024 9:13 IST

  Alcohol consumption is prohibited in Gujarat. However, officials from the budget airline clarified on Sunday that while there were brisk alcohol sales during the Surat-Bangkok flight, the stock was not depleted, contrary to claims circulating on social media.

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  Thailand: 25 of 44 students feared dead as bus on holiday trip catches fire after tyre explosion

  World | October 01, 2024 13:35 IST

  A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok on Tuesday with 25 of those on board feared dead, according to officials and rescuers.

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  Thailand airport activates emergency protocols after receiving bomb threat on VietJetAir flight

  World | September 26, 2024 18:12 IST

  Thailand's main international airport in Bangkok said on Thursday it received a bomb threat concerning an incoming Thai VietJetAir flight travelling from Danang, Vietnam.

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  Myanmar: Death count from deadly Typhoon Yagi reaches 74, more than 89 still missing | PICS

  World | September 15, 2024 13:14 IST

  Myanmar's flooding death toll rose to 74 as of Friday evening, according to a state media report on Sunday, after heavy rains triggered widespread floods across the war-torn country.

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  Thailand SHOCKER: 6 foreign nationals including a US citizen found dead in luxury hotel in Bangkok

  World | July 16, 2024 21:04 IST

  The Thai government reported the six deceased individuals at a luxury hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday, among them at least one American of Vietnamese descent. Prime Minister's orders for a prompt investigation aim to mitigate any potential harm to the tourism industry.

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  Plane thought to be carrying WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lands in Thailand

  World | June 25, 2024 12:11 IST

  A Plane thought to be carrying WikiLeaks' Julian Assange, on his way to enter a plea deal in US court, has just landed in Bangkok, AP reported.

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  Singapore Airlines horror: How gravitational force, autopilot create massive turbulence I INSIGHTS

  World | May 29, 2024 21:01 IST

  Preliminary findings released on Wednesday of an investigation into a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence last week showed that a rapid change in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop caused injuries.

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  Singapore Airlines SQ321 cruising at 37,000 ft falls to 31,000 ft in 3 mins: What went wrong?

  World | May 21, 2024 23:53 IST

  The Singapore Airlines flight was cruising at an altitude of 37,000 feet. Just after 0800 GMT, the Boeing 777 suddenly and sharply pitched down to 31,000 feet over the span of some three minutes, the data shows.

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  Mid-air drama: Bangkok-bound Lufthansa flight diverted to Delhi after husband-wife fight

  World | November 29, 2023 15:30 IST

  According to an official, a heated argument ensued between a German passenger and his Thai wife, after which the former threw food and tried to burn down a blanket. The wife complained to the pilot about his behaviour and said that she felt 'threatened' by him, causing him to divert the flight.

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  Good News! Thailand to provide visa-free entry for Indians till THIS date I Check Details inside

  World | October 31, 2023 14:49 IST

  Notably, Thailand is among the most travelled destinations among Indians, especially the younger generation. In fact, India has been Bangkok's fourth largest source market for tourism in the first ten months of this year.

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  Thailand: Three killed in shooting at Bangkok shopping mall, 14-year-old suspect arrested

  World | October 03, 2023 17:19 IST

  At least four others were injured in the shooting at Bangkok's Siam Paragon Mall. The nearby Siam metro station was closed as crowds of people fled the mall amid sounds of gunfire.

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  India-Thailand Highway project gets significant push as Jaishankar meets Myanmar FM I DETAILS

  World | July 16, 2023 16:25 IST

  Jaishankar said that the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway had been a "very difficult project" because of the situation in Myanmar and that it was the government's priority to find ways to resume it.

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  Bangkok-Kolkata flight mid-air fight: Aviation Minister Scindia says 'unacceptable'; case filed

  India | December 30, 2022 0:17 IST

  Bangkok-Kolkata flight mid-air fight: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has filed a police complaint regarding the scuffle between. The security watchdog said the police has already started its investigation, and further action will follow.

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  'Haath neeche rakh,' says Bangkok-Kolkata flight passenger as mid-air fight turns ugly | WATCH

  India | December 29, 2022 6:09 IST

  Bangkok-Kolkata flight mid-air fight: According to the incident video, two passengers can be seen involved in a heated conversation while one of the crew members is trying to calm down the situation.

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  Ousted Sri Lankan prez Rajapaksa staying at Bangkok hotel, told not to come out for security reasons

  World | August 12, 2022 18:29 IST

  Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand with three other people on a chartered flight from Singapore at Wing 6 of the military airport adjacent to Don Mueang International Airport around 8 pm local time on Thursday.

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  Bangkok-Delhi Vistara flight lands at IGI airport on single-engine, passengers safe

  India | July 06, 2022 16:53 IST

  Bangkok-Delhi Vistara flight- Flt UK-122 (BKK-DEL) landed at Delhi airport on Tuesday (July 5) on a single-engine. Post Runway vacation Engine 2 was shut down for single-engine taxiing, officials said.

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  Thai tourist hotspots to reopen for fully vaccinated visitors from November

  World | October 02, 2021 9:35 IST

  Nationwide, the CCSA planned to halve the mandatory quarantine period for fully-vaccinated visitors arriving from Friday to seven days, and reduce it to 10 days for those that have not completed their inoculation, reports Xinhua news agency.

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  Coronavirus warnings for Ramadan as some pandemic shutdowns ease

  World | April 23, 2020 12:44 IST

  With traditional, communal meals for the poor, large fast-breaking dinners with family and friends and cultural events after sunset canceled, the world's 1.8 billion Muslims find themselves cut off from much of what makes the month special. 

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  Coronavirus outbreak: 2 passengers from Bangkok test positive at Kolkata's NSCBI Airport

  India | February 13, 2020 14:19 IST

  ​Two passengers who arrived from Bangkok have tested positive for novel coronavirus at Kolkata's NSCBI Airport. With this, the total of coronavirus cases in Kolkata has gone up to 3. According to NSCBI Airport Director, the passengers have been identified as Himadri Barman and Nagendra Singh.