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SNIPPETS

Recent updates from within
the Thai-Indian community.
B Y POO J A PR ABBHAN

CATCH RUSSELL PETERS LIVE
ON 3 APRIL 2025 IN BANGKOK
Epic roasts, jokes and chuckles
are incoming! Southeast Asian
fans of Russell Peters clearly have AIR INDIA EXPRESS LAUNCHES NEW FLIGHTS
something to look forward to in the FROM AMRITSAR AND LUCKNOW TO BANGKOK
new year, as the iconic stand-up In a bid to strengthen its base in Southeast Asia; Air India Express
comedian will be performing live has launched direct ights from Indian cities like Amritsar and

in Bangkok on 3 April 2025 at the Lucknow to the Thai capital. The airline will reportedly operate
KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre, tri-weekly ights from Amritsar and Lucknow to Bangkok, with

as part of his ‘Relax’ world tour. Peters inaugural Xpress Value and Xpress Lite fares starting at roughly
will also be travelling to cities like THB 4,400 (Rs. 10,900) and THB 3,800 (Rs. 9,500) respectively.
Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo and Kuala Log on to airindiaexpress.com for booking-related queries, and to
Lumpur, as part of the tour, in the snag attractive early-bird deals.
same month. Grab your tickets now,
if you haven’t already.

INDIA’S VISA-FREE EXTENSION
Indian nationals, who’ve
been yearning for a Thai
vacation, yet dreading visa
hassles, can now breathe a
sigh of relief, courtesy of
the visa waiver extension.
As per the recent release by
the Tourism Authority of VIETJET ANNOUNCES DIRECT FLIGHTS
Thailand, the country has FROM BANGKOK TO MUMBAI
reportedly extended its visa As part of the budget airline’s broader vision to extend its presence
waiver for Indian tourists in India; Vietjet Thailand has commenced direct daily ights from

“until further notice,” Bangkok to Mumbai, using A320s with 180 seats. The initiative was
sparking conversations launched on December 23, 2024, as a move to pave the way for
about how the mandate greater collaborative opportunities in regard to tourism, business
is unlikely to change in and cultural exchange between the two countries.
the foreseeable future.
At present, the new rule
allows for Indian travellers to stay for up to 60 days in Thailand ANANTARA JEWEL BAGH JAIPUR
during their visit, with the option to extend their stay by 30 days.
An oasis on Jaipur’s fringes, Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur is a
lavish retreat offering the perfect balance of peace and proximity
INDIGO LAUNCHES DIRECT TRI-WEEKLY FLIGHTS to the city’s rich heritage,
FROM PUNE TO BANGKOK dressed in the timeless soul
of Rajasthan. Two pools invite
Travelling to Bangkok from Pune has gotten a whole lot easier,
courtesy of a recent development at IndiGo. The pioneering carrier you to relax, while world-class
announced tri-weekly dining awaits at Amrit Mahal,
flights between Pune an all-day dining destination,
to Bangkok, which also or Rajputana Chowk, the
happens to be the airline’s perfect venue for drinks and

rst direct international light bites. For a more re ned

flight from the Indian experience, Sheesh Mahal,
city, with operations inspired by Rajasthan’s Mirror
having commenced on Palace, blends timeless elegance with modern sophistication. For

22 November 2024. The news came in right around the festive those tying the knot, the property offers settings t for royalty, with
break and year-end holidays – a time when families typically travel a selection of both indoor and outdoor venues, perfect for each
out of town and take longer holidays. occasion. Instagram: @anantarajaipur

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