Demonstrators have returned to Thailands streets to call for the removal of the government after a disputed election last year. Over thousands of pro-government protesters rallied in Bangkok. Whereas Thailand royalists rallied in support of government.

Pro-Govt. protesters gather in Bangkok, calls removal of government intensifies

Hundreds of high school students rallied in front of the education ministry in Bangkok on Wednesday (August 19), tying white ribbons to the gates and demanding more freedom in schools from the government after a string of demonstrations around the country.

'We want things to be fixed' - Thai high school students demand freedom of expression

In Thailand, a generation of youth has taken to the streets demanding radical constitution reforms and fresh elections. Watch report.

Anti-government protest in Bangkok: Demonstrators use pop culture as form of protest

A 37-year old Thai street artist is splashing walls across Bangkok with murals depicting the nobel fight against coronavirus.

"Keeping the virus at bay!" : Thai street artist sprays city with battles against coronavirus murals

No more touching in the elevators as a Thai shopping mall in Bangkok installed foot pedals for customers to step on instead of pressing the buttons, lowering the risk of having to be exposed to germs.

No more touching: Thai mall installs foot pedals in elevators

Professional chefs are cooking up around 40,000 lunch boxes over a period of 10 days for local communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic in Bangkok, starting from Wednesday (May 13).

Thai chefs cook up 40,000 free lunches for people affected by pandemic

"The Pantry of Sharing" help those in need, with small pantry cabinets in community areas constantly filled with food and necessity items - all up for grabs. As the supplies were picked up, more local residents drop by to fill it up with food, bottled drinks, rice grain, soap bars, and tissue rolls.

Growing like mushrooms: free food pantries help feed coronavirus-hit Thais

The easing of the coronavirus lockdown has people back on the streets of Bangkok -- and cats back at work. Their work at the Caturday Cat Cafe consists of lounging around and being petted by customers who want to take their minds off of the stresses the pandemic has brought to them.

Cats help Thais cope with coronavirus stress

Super rich have not forgone luxury even during time of COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

Thailand: Super rich have not forgone luxury in times of pandemic

To keep customers and staff safe, Taiwanese-style hot pot restaurant in Bangkok, Hanji Hot Pot has installed plastic screens in between tables to maintain social distance between customers.

Thai hot pot restaurant separates diners with plastic screens after restrictions eased

A dog grooming service in Bangkok re-opened after lockdown on Monday (May 4) to welcome furry dogs in need of hair cuts but business is not the same from before the coronavirus outbreak which forced business around the world, including in Thailand, to close for months.

Scruffy dogs head to the groomer as Thai lockdown eases

Thailand’s capital on Tuesday ordered schools closed due to unhealthy levels of air pollution, and there were doubts whether the situation would improve in the coming months as farmers burn their sugarcane crop in the harvest season.

Your Story: Smog reach unhealthy levels in Bangkok

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Thai king completes coronation year with barge procession through old Bangkok

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined "global challenges facing the world today and highlighted the need for working together to find common solutions," informed Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. 
 
"Attaching priority to an important confidence-building mechanism. PM Narendra Modi participates at the 14th EAS 2019, his 6th since assuming office. PM outlined global challenges facing the world today and highlighted that the need for working together to find common solutions," Raveesh Kumar wrote on his Twitter handle. 
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Attaching priority to an important confidence building mechanism. 
 
PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> participates at the 14th <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EAS2019?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EAS2019</a>, his 6th since assuming office. PM outlined global challenges facing the world today &amp; highlighted that the need for working together to find common solutions. <a href="https://t.co/4YIJEe3T2E">pic.twitter.com/4YIJEe3T2E</a>
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The agenda on the East Asia summit is to review the future direction of East Asia cooperation and exchange views on regional and international issues. 
 
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi had a luncheon with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders to discuss the issue of sustainable development. 
 
Modi also met his Japanese counterpart and welcomed the inaugural 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue, which will take place later this month in India. 
 
Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to attend the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) summit, where the leaders of the member countries will review the state of negotiations, which are ongoing in Bangkok currently. 
 
Modi is also slated to attend several bilaterals including with Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Australia PrimeMinister Scott Morrison.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined "global challenges facing the world today and highlighted the need for working together to find common solutions," informed Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined "global challenges facing the world today and highlighted the need for working together to find common solutions," informed Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. "Attaching priority to an important confidence-building mechanism. PM Narendra Modi participates at the 14th EAS 2019, his 6th since assuming office. PM outlined global challenges facing the world today and highlighted that the need for working together to find common solutions," Raveesh Kumar wrote on his Twitter handle. Attaching priority to an important confidence building mechanism. PM @narendramodi participates at the 14th #EAS2019, his 6th since assuming office. PM outlined global challenges facing the world today & highlighted that the need for working together to find common solutions. pic.twitter.com/4YIJEe3T2E — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) November 4, 2019 The agenda on the East Asia summit is to review the future direction of East Asia cooperation and exchange views on regional and international issues. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi had a luncheon with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders to discuss the issue of sustainable development. Modi also met his Japanese counterpart and welcomed the inaugural 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue, which will take place later this month in India. Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to attend the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) summit, where the leaders of the member countries will review the state of negotiations, which are ongoing in Bangkok currently. Modi is also slated to attend several bilaterals including with Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Australia PrimeMinister Scott Morrison.

PM Modi calls on world to collaboratively solve common challenges

During the meeting of PM Modi and Thailand's Prime Minister, PM Modi said that ASEAN is an integral part of Act East policy. Watch this video to find out more.

PM Modi: 'ASEAN is an integral part of Act East policy'

PM Modi attends India-ASEAN summit for the 7th time. PM Modi co-chairs summit with Thailand's PM. Watch this video to find out more in details.

Bangkok: PM Modi co-chairs summit with Thailand's PM

WION Exclusively speaks to Gurjit Singh, Former Ambassador of India to ASEAN on PM Modi's 3-day Thailand visit. Watch this video to listen to his perspective.

WION Exclusively speaks to Former Ambassador of India to ASEAN over Modi's 3-day Thai-visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on 3-day Thailand visit. Today, Diplomatic engagements on agenda of Day 2. Watch this complete video and find out more on the agenda of PM Modi's Thailand visit.

PM Modi's 3-day Thailand visit: Diplomatic engagements on agenda of Day 2

ASEAN Summit: PM Modi holds talks with Thai PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had bilateral talks with President of Indonesia Joko Widodo today that is the second day of PM Modi's 3-day Visit of Thailand. Watch this video to find out more in details.

India-ASEAN Summit: PM Modi had bilateral talks with President of Indonesia Joko Widodo

WION Exclusively speaks to Vivek Katju, Former Ambassador of India to Thailand, Myanmar & Afghanistan over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 3-day Thailand visit and ASEAN-India summit. Watch this video to listen to his perspective.

WION Exclusively speaks to former ambassador of India to Thailand over ASEAN-India summit

WION Exclusively speaks to Brahma Chellaney, Professor for Strategic studies at Centre for Policy Research over ASEAN-India summit.

WION Exclusively speaks over ASEAN-India summit  to Brahma Chellaney, An analyst

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Indian diaspora in the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok. The prime minister said that he didn't feel as if he is in a foreign land. "The ambience, the attire, everything here makes me feel at home," PM Modi said.

Bangkok hosts 'Sawasdee PM Modi' event, PM Modi addresses Indian Diaspora

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on 3-day visit to Thailand. He interacted with the Indian diaspora during ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ programme today. Prime Minister will also participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), East Asia, and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) summits during the visit.

Indian PM Modi: ASEAN summit is the key part of our Act East policy

PM Modi to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bangkok on the sidelines of ASEAN Summit. This going to be 2nd meeting between 2 leaders in less than a month.

PM Modi to meet Xi Jinping in Bangkok

Indian PM Narendra Modi has arrived in Thailand, PM Modi is on a 3-day visit to Thailand, he will hold a series of meetings on ASEAN sidelines. Watch this video to know more.

Bangkok: Red carpet welcome for Indian PM Modi

On PM Modi's 3 day visit to Thailand, he will hold a series pf meetings on ASEAN sidelines.

Indian PM Modi arrives in Bangkok

PM Modi to attend ASEAN-Related summits in Thailand

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Minister of Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri to start a direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai at the earliest.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Pradhan said that while Bhubaneswar is connected internationally, via direct flight to only Bangkok, more than 15,000 Odia people residing in different parts of United Arab Emirates (UAE) are forced to undertake an indirect route for travelling to Odisha.

"At present Bhubaneswar is connected internationally, via direct flight, to only one destination i.e. Bangkok, Thailand. Three has been a long pending request from various quarters for introducing a direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai, UAE," read the letter.

"I am made to understand that there are more than 15,000 Odia people residing in different parts of UAE who are forced to undertake an indirect route for travelling to Odisha. I also understand the Odia society of UAE had a meeting with GM Air India Middle-east and Africa regarding the viability of a direct Air India flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai based on a favourable traffic data between these two destinations," Pradhan stated in his letter.

"Keeping in mind the welfare of commuters to and from Bhubaneswar-Dubai and larger potential for the development of Odisha. I request your personal intervention in launching a direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai at the earliest," requested Pradhan.

Underlining the importance of a direct flight, Pradhan mentioned that Bhubaneswar is an educational, healthcare, cultural and tourist hub with rich potential for medical tourism, cultural tourism, and educational exchange programmes.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Minister of Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri to start a direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai at the earliest.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Minister of Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri to start a direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai at the earliest. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Pradhan said that while Bhubaneswar is connected internationally, via direct flight to only Bangkok, more than 15,000 Odia people residing in different parts of United Arab Emirates (UAE) are forced to undertake an indirect route for travelling to Odisha. "At present Bhubaneswar is connected internationally, via direct flight, to only one destination i.e. Bangkok, Thailand. Three has been a long pending request from various quarters for introducing a direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai, UAE," read the letter. "I am made to understand that there are more than 15,000 Odia people residing in different parts of UAE who are forced to undertake an indirect route for travelling to Odisha. I also understand the Odia society of UAE had a meeting with GM Air India Middle-east and Africa regarding the viability of a direct Air India flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai based on a favourable traffic data between these two destinations," Pradhan stated in his letter. "Keeping in mind the welfare of commuters to and from Bhubaneswar-Dubai and larger potential for the development of Odisha. I request your personal intervention in launching a direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai at the earliest," requested Pradhan. Underlining the importance of a direct flight, Pradhan mentioned that Bhubaneswar is an educational, healthcare, cultural and tourist hub with rich potential for medical tourism, cultural tourism, and educational exchange programmes.

Dharmendra Pradhan requests for a direct flight connecting Bhubaneswar to Dubai

Thai opposition MPs demanded Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thai-parliament-votes-for-coup-leader-to-stay-on-as-prime-minister-225013">Prayut Chan-O-Cha</a> resign following weeks of the uproar over the ex-junta head's omission of a vow to uphold the constitution during his inauguration, raising questions of his legitimacy.

The mastermind of a 2014 coup, Prayut headed the junta regime for five years before a disputed March election tilted to the military formally ushered him in as a civilian premier.

But the new government has struggled to maintain a foothold as it is dogged by scandals from a cabinet member being accused of serving time in jail for drug-dealing in Australia to Thais angered by a slow response to floods in the rice bowl northeast.

Questions over his administration's legitimacy have also been raised after it was revealed Prayut and his cabinet had pledged loyalty to the king but failed to recite allegiance to the constitution when he was sworn in as civilian premiere in July.

The Constitutional Court last week had declined to deliberate on his omission.

But in parliament Wednesday, opposition lawmakers called for his resignation, saying the incomplete oath showed his "ignorance of the constitution", and questioned whether he can be trusted to uphold the rule of law.

It has "destroyed public confidence as well as his credibility", Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the youth-driven Future Forward Party, said.

"Prayut's incomplete oath-taking makes the public doubt whether he will uphold and comply with the constitution," he said.

The omission could also mean that the ex-junta chief "may have thought of staging another coup", said Thai Liberal Party leader Sereepisuth Temeeyaves.

Prayut was present for part of the parliament session, held only for one day without a vote before MPs go for recess on Thursday.

Speaking briefly after listening to MPs hammer him for several hours, Prayut proclaimed "respect for all the principles in the constitution".

Coups and street protests have plagued Thailand's politics for almost two decades, with the putsch-happy army pressing the reset button on previous administrations.

But political divisions remain deep as Thais in the latest March election have shown a weariness towards a conservative arch-royalist elite, choosing instead to vote in MPs vowing to remove the military from politics. 
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Thai opposition MPs demanded Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha resign following weeks of the uproar over the ex-junta head's omission of a vow to uphold the constitution during his inauguration, raising questions of his legitimacy.

Thai opposition MPs demanded Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha resign following weeks of the uproar over the ex-junta head's omission of a vow to uphold the constitution during his inauguration, raising questions of his legitimacy. The mastermind of a 2014 coup, Prayut headed the junta regime for five years before a disputed March election tilted to the military formally ushered him in as a civilian premier. But the new government has struggled to maintain a foothold as it is dogged by scandals from a cabinet member being accused of serving time in jail for drug-dealing in Australia to Thais angered by a slow response to floods in the rice bowl northeast. Questions over his administration's legitimacy have also been raised after it was revealed Prayut and his cabinet had pledged loyalty to the king but failed to recite allegiance to the constitution when he was sworn in as civilian premiere in July. The Constitutional Court last week had declined to deliberate on his omission. But in parliament Wednesday, opposition lawmakers called for his resignation, saying the incomplete oath showed his "ignorance of the constitution", and questioned whether he can be trusted to uphold the rule of law. It has "destroyed public confidence as well as his credibility", Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the youth-driven Future Forward Party, said. "Prayut's incomplete oath-taking makes the public doubt whether he will uphold and comply with the constitution," he said. The omission could also mean that the ex-junta chief "may have thought of staging another coup", said Thai Liberal Party leader Sereepisuth Temeeyaves. Prayut was present for part of the parliament session, held only for one day without a vote before MPs go for recess on Thursday. Speaking briefly after listening to MPs hammer him for several hours, Prayut proclaimed "respect for all the principles in the constitution". Coups and street protests have plagued Thailand's politics for almost two decades, with the putsch-happy army pressing the reset button on previous administrations. But political divisions remain deep as Thais in the latest March election have shown a weariness towards a conservative arch-royalist elite, choosing instead to vote in MPs vowing to remove the military from politics.

Thai MPs call for PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha to resign following oath omission

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