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Thailand King’s state visit: Milestone of unity and friendship
Apr 23, 2025 6 mins read

As the vibrant hues of national flags and ornate portraits of Thai and Bhutanese kings flutter along the expressway and streets of Thimphu, an air of excitement has enveloped the capital in anticipation of a historic event.

The bonding of two Kingdoms

The visit of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun to Bhutan, as a guest of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is a stimulating reminder of human go...

Apr 25, 2025 3 mins read
Thailand, key partner in Bhutan’s education journey

The principal link between Thailand and Bhutan is education, an enduring bridge that has shaped hundreds of Bhutanese professionals and strengthened bilateral relations through kno...

Apr 25, 2025 3 mins read
RBP’s anti-drug campaign offers lifeline to struggling students

Punakha—A glimmer of hope has emerged for students battling substance abuse in Punakha, after a drug and crime awareness talk organised by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) appears to...

Apr 25, 2025 2 mins read
Where archery is a sacred ritual of victory and prayer

In Lingzhi, a remote highland village in northern Bhutan, the annual archery match is a sacred tradition. Held once a year before the plantation season, the village’s annual archery match is a spiritual rite believed to bring health, protection, and a bountiful harvest.

Apr 25, 2025 3 mins read
EU to host Brussels Business Forum to attract investments in Bhutan

The European Union plans to host a high-level business forum in Brussels later this year to mark 40 years of diplomatic...

Apr 25, 2025 2 mins read
Norbugang Industrial Park at halfway mark as September deadline nears

Samtse—With just six months remaining before its scheduled completion, the Norbugang Industrial Park in Samtse has recor...

Apr 24, 2025 2 mins read
Mountain Hazelnuts’ success positions Bhutan as FDI hub for sustainability

The success of Mountain Hazelnuts, Bhutan’s first foreign direct investment (FDI) in agriculture, is solidifying the nat...

Apr 24, 2025 3 mins read
Changyuel-Ritsa irrigation scheme offers lifeline to farmers

Punakha— As the paddy cultivation season nears, farmers in Guma gewog in Punakha, long plagued by water shortages, are s...

Apr 24, 2025 2 mins read
Brazil to pilot GNH framework

Gross National Happiness (GNH) is making its way to Brazil. The Centre for Bhutan and Gross National Happiness Studies (CBS) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazilian organisati...

Apr 24, 2025 3 mins read
Sacred Khurul Lake where devotees pray and elephants listen

Lhamoidzingkha, Dagana—As the conch shell’s haunting call reverberates through the dense forest, more than 7,000 devotees gather at the shores of Khurul Lake. Many have travelled from distant towns and across the border in India to celebrate Faguwa Purnima, better known as Holi.

Mar 17, 2025 2 mins read

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