Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Thailand on Saturday on a three-day visit in the midst of renewed diplomatic efforts to convince India to support signing of a mega trade deal involving 16 Asia-Pacific nations to facilitate creation of the biggest free-trade region in the world.
The PM is addressing the Indian community in Bangkok at an event titled ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ today. ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ is being organized by Thai Indians, in close coordination with the Indian Embassy in Bangkok. “Sawasdee” is the word Thai people for greetings and goodbye. It is derived from Sanskrit word svasti (well-being’).
Follow highlights here:
•Have you ever thought that our relations became so strong? What is the reason behind the strong bond that India and Thailand share? The history has united us and has developed our relations.
•We are fortunate that India has shown our gratitude to her through Padma Bhushan award and Sanskrit Samman.
•The affinity, the royal family of Thailand has for India, symbolizes our deep friendly and historical relations. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is an expert in Sanskrit language and has a deep interest in the culture.
•To address the Indian community at this event, I am in Thailand, among you all today. But I don’t feel that I am in a foreign land. The ambiance, the attire, everything here makes me feel at home.
•The entire world recently celebrated the festival of Diwali. A lot of people from Eastern India are here in Thailand. Today, Chhath Puja is being celebrated in India. I want to wish all Indians and Thais a very happy Chhath Puja.
•Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases a commemorative coin marking the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and also releases a Thai translation of Tamil classic ‘Tirukkural’.
•PM Modi interacts with Indian diaspora at ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ event
•Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives on stage at the ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ community event at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.
•Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ community event at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.
•Thailand: People arrive at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok for ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ event.
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