PM Anutin Inaugurates Grand Diwali Festival in Bangkok, Boosting Thai-Indian Ties
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inaugurated the 'Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026' at ICONSIAM in Bangkok. The event, attended by the Indian Ambassador, aims to foster cultural exchange and boost tourism, strengthening Thai-Indian relations.
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