Bhutan News News Bhutan » History: Bhutan Toast: History of Bhutan’s spirits
In 1956, His Late Majesty the Third King envisioned a new industry that would transform the kingdom’s economy. Under this vision, the Bhutan Central Distillery was set up in Samchi, Southern Bhutan.
News Bhutan » History: CHRONOLOGY-Key events in Bhutan's recent history
NEW DELHI, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Bhutan will crown its fifth king on Thursday, ending a two-year wait for an auspicious date for the 28-year-old Oxford-educated King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to don ...
News Bhutan » History: Bhutan (Part I): Gross National Happiness
Joseph heads to the Kingdom of Bhutan, a devoutly Buddhist country. Joseph heads to the Kingdom of Bhutan, beginning in Paro with a conversation with an esteemed Buddhist master and an invitation to ...
News Bhutan » History: Drukair: History of Bhutan’s national airline
The story of Bhutan’s national airline begins in 1968, when His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo sent Prince Namgyal Wangchuck to New York to explore the possibility of purchasing an aircraft.