Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the Indian diaspora in Thailand for their “warm welcome” and described watching Ramakien, the Thai adaptation of the Ramayana, as an “enriching experience”, on Thursday.
PM Modi attended a performance of Ramakien, a cultural spectacle showcasing the deep historical and civilizational ties between India and Thailand. Upon arriving at his hotel, he was welcomed with a lively Garba performance, a traditional folk dance from his home state of Gujarat.
VIDEO | Bangkok, Thailand: PM Modi (@narendramodi) watches enchanting show based on Ramayana.
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Large crowds of the Indian diaspora, dressed in traditional attire, gathered to welcome him, including members from the Sikh, Garhwali, and Gujarati communities, according to IANS.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Grateful for the warm welcome by the Indian community in Bangkok. India and Thailand share a deep-rooted cultural bond that continues to flourish through our people. Heartening to see this connection reflected so strongly here.”
The Prime Minister also lauded the Ramakien performance, calling it “a cultural connect like no other!”
“Witnessed a captivating performance of the Thai Ramayana, Ramakien. It was a truly enriching experience that beautifully showcased the shared cultural and civilisational ties between India and Thailand,” he wrote on X.
“The Ramayana truly continues to connect hearts and traditions across so many parts of Asia,” he added.
A cultural connect like no other!
Witnessed a captivating performance of the Thai Ramayana, Ramakien. It was a truly enriching experience that beautifully showcased the shared cultural and civilisational ties between India and Thailand.
The Ramayana truly continues to connect… pic.twitter.com/wCoea0xCo1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 3, 2025
Prime Minister Modi was received at Bangkok airport by Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit and other senior officials. Members of the Indian diaspora enthusiastically welcomed him with chants of “Modi Modi” and “Vande Mataram,” highlighting the strong people-to-people ties between the two nations, according to IANS.
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Modi is in Thailand for the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit, where he will engage with regional leaders on Thursday and Friday to discuss key areas of cooperation among Bay of Bengal nations. He is also set to hold bilateral talks with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to further strengthen India- Thailand relations.
BIMSTEC is a regional grouping of seven member states – five from South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) and two from Southeast Asia (Myanmar and Thailand). It serves as an essential link between the two regions, with India being its largest and most influential member, actively shaping the group’s agenda and fostering collaboration.
