Thailand

Coordinates: 15°24′N 101°18′E / 15.4°N 101.3°E / 15.4; 101.3

Thailand (/ˈtlænd/ TY-land or /ˈtlənd/ TY-lənd;Thai: ประเทศไทย, rtgs: Prathet Thai), officially the Kingdom of Thailand (Thai: ราชอาณาจักรไทย, rtgs: Ratcha-anachak Thai; IPA: [râːt.tɕʰá.ʔāː.nāː.tɕàk tʰāj]), formerly known as Siam (Thai: สยาม; rtgs: Sayam), is a country at the centre of the Indochinese peninsula in Mainland Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern extremity of Myanmar. Its maritime boundaries include Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast, and Indonesia and India on the Andaman Sea to the southwest.

Thailand is governed by the National Council for Peace and Order that took power in the May 2014 coup d'état.Its monarchy is headed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who has reigned since 1946 as Rama IX, as he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He is currently the world's longest-serving head of state and the country's longest-reigning monarch; he has reigned for 69 years, 250 days.

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PM Modi meets Thai counterpart as India and Thailand set to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

International Business Times 03 Apr 2025
This is PM Modi's third visit to Thailand ... India and Thailand are maritime neighbours with shared civilizational bonds which are underpinned by cultural, linguistic, and religious ties ... Thailand is also India's valuable partner in the 'Act East' policy, Vision for the Indo-Pacific, and in BIMSTEC....
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PM Modi lands in Thailand for BIMSTEC summit

Hindustan Times 03 Apr 2025
On Thursday evening, the Prime Minister will join the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) leaders from Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar and Bhutan to oversee the signing of the Agreement on Maritime Cooperation ... Pm Modi Thailand Bangkok Bimstec....
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‘Tales of Ramayana part of Thai people’s lives': PM Modi in Thailand

Hindustan Times 03 Apr 2025
In the evening, PM Modi will join the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) leaders from Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar and Bhutan to oversee the signing of the Agreement on Maritime Cooperation ... Pm Modi Thailand ... PM Modi in Thailand....
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Watch: PM greeted with ‘Modi, Modi’ chants as he arrives in Thailand for BIMSTEC summit

The Times of India 03 Apr 2025
... economic progress, connectivity, and regional development in the Bay of Bengal region over the past decade.Following the conclusion of his Thailand visit, PM will travel to Sri Lanka, marking his first trip to the island nation since the election of its new president....
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EAM Jaishankar at Bimstec foreign ministers meeting

Hindustan Times 03 Apr 2025
Five members of the grouping were hit by Trump’s “discounted reciprocal tariffs” – Sri Lanka and Myanmar (both 44%) Bangladesh (37%), Thailand (36%) and India (26%) ... PM Modi to visit Thailand to attend Bimstec Summit on April 3-4 ... A maritime cooperation agreement is expected to be signed during the Bimstec Summit in Bangkok on April 4....
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To deny China a strategic edge, India may explore taking part in Thailand’s ‘land-bridge’ project

Deccan Herald 02 Apr 2025
What added to New Delhi’s concerns is the possibility of Thailand’s ‘land-bridge’ giving China a strategic edge in the maritime neighbourhood of India.</p><p>The source in New Delhi said that India could explore participating in some components of the ‘land-bridge’ ......
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PM Modi

Deccan Herald 02 Apr 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive here on Thursday on a two-day visit, during which he will hold talks with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit.</p>.<p>Modi would be given a grand welcome by the Indian community in ......
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PM Modi to visit Thailand for sixth BIMSTEC Summit

Suryaa 01 Apr 2025
Thailand is India's maritime neighbour, a valuable partner in the Act East policy and vision for the Indo-Pacific, and also a highly valued partner in BIMSTEC. India and Thailand are maritime neighbours with shared civilisational bonds underpinned by cultural, linguistic, and religious ties....
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PM Modi and Chilean President hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

International Business Times 01 Apr 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font at the Hyderabad House, where the two leaders discussed ways to enhance bilateral engagement across economic, commerce and societal domains ... A busy schedule. I'll keep you posted!" ... India to sign Maritime Transport Agreement with BIMSTEC during PM Modi's Thailand visit ... ....
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India to sign Maritime Transport Agreement with BIMSTEC during PM Modi's Thailand visit

International Business Times 29 Mar 2025
This would include the signing of a Maritime Transport Agreement with the BIMSTEC countries at the summit which will be held in the capital of Thailand from April 2-4 ... India and Thailand are maritime neighbours with shared civilizational bonds which are underpinned by cultural, linguistic, and religious ties....
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Amit Shah to visit Bihar to steer high-stake meetings

International Business Times 29 Mar 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a two-day visit to Bihar on Saturday, packed with crucial political and administrative engagements ... On Sunday morning, the Home Minister will attend a grand event organised by the Cooperative Department in Patna ... Also Read. India to sign Maritime Transport Agreement with BIMSTEC during PM Modi's Thailand visit....
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Trump says 'Open' to tariff deals after enforcing reciprocal tariffs from April 2

International Business Times 29 Mar 2025
US President Donald Trump has expressed openness to cutting tariff deals with other countries as he plans to unveil new taxes on imports in the coming days, but he suggested any deals would be made after the tariffs go into place on April 2 ... Probably later." ... India to sign Maritime Transport Agreement with BIMSTEC during PM Modi's Thailand visit ... ....

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