Bangkok Current Affairs, GK & News

International Air Connectivity Scheme

April 5, 2022

The International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS) has been launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation with the objective of enhancing air connectivity from India’s certain states with some selected international destinations so as to promote socio-economic growth. Overview: This newly launched scheme has been supported by the State Governments. The State Governments of Manipur, Assam, ..

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Thailand hosts 6th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus

November 18, 2019

Thailand hosted the 6th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM)- Plus in its capital city Bangkok. ADMM-Plus is key ministerial-level platforms in regional security architecture for promoting strategic dialogue and practical cooperation between ASEAN and its 8 partner countries viz. India, China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan,  South Korea, Russia and US. Participants in this edition of ..

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7th RCEP Ministerial Meeting commence in Bangkok from 8-10 September

September 9, 2019

The 7th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ministerial meeting of 10 members of ASEAN countries and their six FTA (free trade agreement) partners is being held in Bangkok, Thailand from 8-10 September 2019. Key Highlights of Meet Participants: Along with 7th RCEP Ministerial Meeting 7th East Asia Economic Ministers Summit and 16th ASEAN India Economic ..

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Indian Navy Warships Arrive in Laem Chabang, Thailand for Port Visit

September 2, 2019

As part of Indian Navy’s Overseas Deployment to South East Asia and Western Pacific, two Indian Navy warships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kiltan arrived at Laem Chabang, Bangkok for a port call from 31 August to 3 September 2019. The port call is a demonstration of India’s warm ties with Thailand. Key Highlights During the ..

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2019 Indo Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference to be held in Thailand

August 26, 2019

The 2019 Indo Pacific Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) Conference will be held in Thailand’s capital city Bangkok. In this conference, India will be represented by Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff- Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa. 2019 CHOD Conference Theme for conference: “Collaboration in a free and Open ..

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10th Mekong Ganga Cooperation Ministerial meeting held in Bangkok

August 3, 2019

The 10th Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Ministerial Meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand. India was represented by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. During this meeting, new MGC Plan of Action 2019-2022 was adopted. New MGC Plan of Action 2019-2022 It envisages project-based cooperation among member countries in various areas including tourism and culture, education, public ..

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