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    Big bed, laptop, yoga mat all part of the quarantine experience.Lifestyle
    High-street Bangkok: Nearby, yet so far

    After the long flight from India, came the quarantine in Bangkok. There was no room service, no stepping out of hotel...

    24 Jun 2021 5:54 PM IST

    The writer, during one of her flights. (Image by arrangement)Lifestyle
    Lekha Shankar | Bangkok so near, yet so far

    The normal four-hour flight took as long as 35 plus hours

    25 May 2021 2:54 PM IST

    Our first stop, was a unique Thai temple designed like a European church, Wat Nivet Thampravat, with stained glass windows, candle stands, stucco work, even metal soldier-figures. (Photo by arrangement)Opinion
    Lekha Shankar | Ayutthaya: An old city, new insights

    A day-trip to Ayutthaya is a first on most tourists' trip to Thailand, especially to Indians who are attracted by the...

    17 March 2021 8:26 AM IST

    A major objective is to promote cannabis and hemp as a major industry for Thailand, bringing huge medical and economic benefits to both Thai producers and consumers.Opinion
    Lekha Shankar | Thailand's 2nd annual cannabis expo begins today

    This year, the expo covers the use of ganja (cannabis) and ganchong (hemp) in various industries, including textiles,...

    5 March 2021 4:32 PM IST

    Mano Laohavanich DC ImageOpinion
    Lekha Shankar | This Bangkok doctor has a unique vision

    Mano is inspired by the Center for the Study of World Religions in Harvard, and plans to create a 21-storey building at...

    2 March 2021 11:41 PM IST

    Pinderpal Singh Madan, of the Sri Guru Singh Sabha, distributes packets of food (Photo: By arrangement)Opinion
    Lekha Shankar | Thailand's Indians give back

    The Thai-Indian community came out in full strength, to make a mega-contribution to their adopted homeland, during the...

    28 Feb 2021 4:01 AM IST

    Praveenar Singh was first runner-up at the Ms Universe contest in BangkokLifestyle
    Thai-Sikh girl wins Bangkok award, dreams of Bollywood

    'India has produced so many beauty queens, they are confident, smart, successful,' says Praveenar Singh

    23 Feb 2021 4:43 PM IST

    Well-known Thai artist Lampun Kansanohs caricature of the Thai PM at the Biennale.Opinion
    Lekha Shankar | Life follows art, at Bangkok Biennale

    It is not a coincidence that 25 international artists of the Biennale took a stand supporting the political protesters...

    7 Jan 2021 8:51 PM IST

    Apinan Poshyananda talks to participants. There are two Indians among 82 artists from 35 countries who feature in the festival, that will continue till January 31, 2021.Entertainment
    Anish Kapoor, other Indians, join artists from 35 nations at Bangkok...

    The Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) began on October 12, 2020, and it will continue till January 31, 2021.

    14 Oct 2020 6:43 PM IST

    ‘Unsung Heroes’ of Thailand’s victory over COVID-19: Lessons for India’s Asha workersOpinion
    ‘Unsung Heroes’ of Thailand’s victory over COVID-19: Lessons for...

    An exclusive interview with the doctor who founded Thailand’s little-known but all-powerful brigade of Village Health...

    26 Aug 2020 5:22 PM IST

    Vandana in her performance at the Bangkok Arts and Culture CentreLifestyle
    For Gurgaon artist, Bangkok biennale a stepping stone'

    It was interesting to talk to the petite, but strong and articulate Indian artiste Vandana.

    9 Nov 2018 7:39 AM IST

    (left) Director/actress of Indian film Pupa Indrasis Acharya, which was in competition; (right) Stunning cultural programmes at the film festival.Nation
    Hanoi filmfest showcases Vietnam as a future giant

    There were 22 Vietnamese films on view at the festival.

    8 Nov 2018 1:00 AM IST

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