News for 'Bangkok'

Bangkok tremors turn tourist tide to India

Bangkok tremors turn tourist tide to India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

While Bangkok is one of the most popular destinations in Asia, India enjoys the advantage of being a country with a wide range of attractions.

India, Sri Lanka sign major defence pact

India, Sri Lanka sign major defence pact

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a tri-services ceremonial welcome in Colombo, Sri Lanka, marking the first time such an honor has been bestowed upon a foreign leader. The welcome took place at the historic Independence Square, the venue for national day celebrations. Modi's visit comes as Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery from a recent economic crisis, with India playing a significant role in providing assistance. During the visit, both leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues, including defense cooperation, energy, and digital initiatives.

Review: Bangkok Summer leaves one cold

Review: Bangkok Summer leaves one cold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

The movie tries to weave a story around the underbelly of Bangkok but ends up falling flat on its face.

'Difficult To Trust Yunus Govt In Dhaka'

'Difficult To Trust Yunus Govt In Dhaka'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'It was the hostility of the Yunus regime that made India careful and wary of dealing with them.' 'They gradually backed off and lowered the noise, but the damage was done.' 'Their true colours had been exposed.'

Emergency imposed in Bangkok

Emergency imposed in Bangkok

Rediff.com12 Apr 2009

Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Sunday clamped emergency in Bangkok and ordered tanks into the streets as he struggled to contain spiralling anti-government protests, a day after demonstrators forced the postponement of a summit between India and the Association of South East Asian Nations.

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Singapore Airlines on Wednesday said it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities in the investigation into the London to Singapore flight which encountered severe turbulence, leading to the death of one passenger and injuring 30 others.

AI plane searched at Bangkok airport after bomb threats

AI plane searched at Bangkok airport after bomb threats

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

All passengers were evacuated safely via slides.

What is Dia Mirza doing in Bangkok?

What is Dia Mirza doing in Bangkok?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Make way for Bollywood's jet-setters!

SpiceJet to resume flights to Bangkok from next month

SpiceJet to resume flights to Bangkok from next month

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Airlines' summer schedule in India commences from late March and lasts till October every year.

Suspected Bangkok bomber's sketch released by police

Suspected Bangkok bomber's sketch released by police

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Cops believe he is part of a network and announced a reward of 1 million baht (Rs 18 lakh) for information leading to his arrest.

Spotted: Govinda at Bangkok airport

Spotted: Govinda at Bangkok airport

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Reader Saloni Parekh has sent us few photographs

PHOTOS: Nadal and Djokovic go sightseeing in Bangkok

PHOTOS: Nadal and Djokovic go sightseeing in Bangkok

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Tennis titans Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic met with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Friday and visited the site of a deadly Bangkok bomb blast.

Spotted: Deepika Padukone at Bangkok airport

Spotted: Deepika Padukone at Bangkok airport

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Reader Afroz Khan has sent us a photograph.

Last Call for Visa-Free Thailand

Last Call for Visa-Free Thailand

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The new visa-free regime allows travellers to stay for up to 60 days instead of only 15 earlier.

CPM's Surjeet takes ill in Bangkok

CPM's Surjeet takes ill in Bangkok

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

'Plane Was Completely Destroyed'

'Plane Was Completely Destroyed'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'After the plane collided with the wall, passengers were thrown out of the aircraft.'

Military, police seize Bangkok: TV report

Military, police seize Bangkok: TV report

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Military and police seized control of Thai capital Bangkok on Tuesday night amid reports of an apparent military coup against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, local television said.

Bombed Brahma temple in Bangkok reopens

Bombed Brahma temple in Bangkok reopens

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Thailand's Erawan Brahma temple, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok, was reopened on Wednesday for worshippers and tourists three days after a blast at the shrine killed 20 people, as police intensified their hunt for a suspect believed to be the bomber.

What's Santa Doing Under Water?

What's Santa Doing Under Water?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

An aquarium in Bangkok celebrates Christmas by holding special shows where divers dress up in Santa Claus costumes to feed the fish.

Infy closes BPO in Bangkok

Infy closes BPO in Bangkok

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The company moves work to India, China.

Bangkok ranked world's top travel spot

Bangkok ranked world's top travel spot

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The Thai capital headed the 2013 list based on total projected visits by foreigners, followed by London, Paris, Singapore and New York. Istanbul and Dubai showed the strongest expected growth in the number of visitors.

Sania advances in Bangkok

Sania advances in Bangkok

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The Indian ace won her first round singles and doubles matches at the Thailand Open.

Images To Remember 2024

Images To Remember 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Some more glimpses from the year gone by.

27 killed, 80 injured after deadly bomb rips through central Bangkok

27 killed, 80 injured after deadly bomb rips through central Bangkok

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Police confirmed the explosion, near a shrine at a major Bangkok road, was from a bomb but no one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The airline confirmed that there were injuries onboard, and stated that all "possible assistance" will be provided to the passengers on the aircraft.

Spotted: Sharman Joshi in Bangkok

Spotted: Sharman Joshi in Bangkok

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Reader Sudeep Jain has sent us a photograph.

Spotted: Sania Mirza in Bangkok

Spotted: Sania Mirza in Bangkok

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Reader Jimish Kapadia and his brother Vrushabh met the tennis ace at Bangkok airport.

Fly Singapore-Bangkok for S$1!

Fly Singapore-Bangkok for S$1!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Bangkok blasts: Iranian to be extradited to Thailand

Bangkok blasts: Iranian to be extradited to Thailand

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Thailand on Thursday said that an Iranian national suspected to be involved in the botched bomb plot in Bangkok will be extradited from Malaysia. Masoud Sedaghat Zadeh, a suspect in Tuesday's triple bomb explosions was central Bangkok was arrested yesterday by Malaysian authorities in Kuala Lumpur.

Thailand: Emergency clamped in Bangkok

Thailand: Emergency clamped in Bangkok

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Emergency was clamped in Thailand's capital after political clashes between protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and his supporters. At least one person died in the clashes.

Spotted: Aftab Shivdasani at Bangkok airport

Spotted: Aftab Shivdasani at Bangkok airport

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Reader Saurabh Jain has sent us a photograph.

Spotted: Harman Baweja in Bangkok

Spotted: Harman Baweja in Bangkok

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Reader Kamal Parekh sends us photographs.

Spotted: Sushmita Sen in Bangkok

Spotted: Sushmita Sen in Bangkok

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Reader Prakash Gupta sends us a photograph.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag win Thailand Open badminton

Satwiksairaj-Chirag win Thailand Open badminton

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty hardly broke a sweat while defeating the Chinese pair of Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi to win the Thailand Open men's doubles crown in Bangkok on Sunday.

Paes-Dlouhy take Bangkok crown

Paes-Dlouhy take Bangkok crown

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Top seeds Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy combined to win their first team ATP title with a 6-4, 7-6(4) victory over Americans Scott Lipsky and David Martin at the Thailand Open.

Meet Avani Lekhara, India's Pride

Meet Avani Lekhara, India's Pride

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Avani Lekhara, India's Paralympic shooting sensation, continued her reign of dominance at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

Why's Sonakshi Smiling?

Why's Sonakshi Smiling?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Nayanthara in Bangkok...Masaba's chic maternity look...Urvashi's new hero...

Amit Panghal, Jaismine punch tickets to Paris Olympics

Amit Panghal, Jaismine punch tickets to Paris Olympics

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal qualified for the Paris Olympic after defeating China's Chuang Liu in the 51kg quarter-finals of the second World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok on Sunday.

Pennetta upsets Venus in Bangkok

Pennetta upsets Venus in Bangkok

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Flavia Pennetta stunned Venus Williams with an impressive 6-4, 7-6 win to reach the Bangkok Open final.