In a fight to stay “alive” in the airport, regular taxi drivers who are stationed at Suvarnabhumi airport threatens to block entry and exit points if the government fails to step in and remove Grab’s pick up points at the said airport. In a Bangkok Post article, about 50 taxi drivers began rallying outside the […]
The Ministry of Public Health (MPH) together with the National Health Security Office (NHSO), will offer free influenza vaccinations to seven high-risk groups at all medical facilities countrywide until August 31. The vaccines protect against three major strains, A (H1N1), A (H3N2) and B (Victoria lineage). In a The Nation article, the government has procured […]
Three senior highschool students from Nakhon Ratchasima have earned praise online after performing CPR on a student’s life. In a Bangkok Post article, the incident happened about 9 am on Monday at Surathampitak School when a ninth-grade student collapsed in the classroom. Classmates alerted the teacher and twelfth-graders Jirapat Srisawang (Tonkla), Kittiphop Khaisai (Prite) and […]
No Filipino have been affected by the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in Thailand, according to Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Paredes. In an Inquirer.net news article, Ambassador Paredes made the remark on Wednesday following a recent spike in COVID 19 cases among several Southeast Asian countries including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. In an […]
A 13-year old girl from Hua Hin has revealed that she was forced into sex work at age 11 by her mom and aunt, who sold her to a 50-year-old man for drug money and to repay debts from loan sharks. In a Bangkok Post article, the revelation came to light when the girl confessed […]
After successful trials over the past few weeks, the Ministry of Interior has confirmed the nationwide launch of the Cell Broadcast Emergency Alert System for July 2025. The system is aimed to deliver real-time emergency notifications on disasters, earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, floods, landslides and even severe air pollution covering a specific area or location. In […]
The Philippine Embassy in Thailand invites everyone to visit the Philippines booth at the THAIFEX-Anuga Asia, this May 27-31, at the Hall 11, Impact Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok. The pavilion will house the Philippine delegates from different government and private sectors, while showcasing Filipino products made for export. Staff and officials from the Department […]
The Thai Red Cross and POP MART Thailand will be hosting POP BLOOD GIVER Season 4 from May 19-23, 2025 at the National Blood Centre along Henri Dunant Road, from 8:00am to 7:00pm daily. Donors will receive exclusive POP MART Art Toys–two blind boxes for first-time donors, one for returnees. Interested parties must register online […]
A research study organized by Klook, an online travel and booking platform, has listed travel as the top choice for Gen Y and Z to “de-stress and improve their well-being before heading back to grind of work or studies”. In a The Nation article, the study surveyed over 7,000 individuals from Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, […]
Tiktok influencer ShayanparsTV, is under fire among Thai netizens after he posted a video of himself dragging a loudspeaker and playing music at high volume inside the MRT train. In a Bangkok Post article, the video may have occurred on May 11 at the Klong Toey Station. In the video, a Thai passenger is heard […]
The Social Development Office (SDO) has announced measures to combat the return of COVID19, especially for preschool development centers Bangkok-wide. In a Bangkok Post article, Kanjana Phupipatthanaphon, SDO Director, highlighted the importance of following the DMHT measure – distancing, mask wearing, hand washing and temperature checks – to ensure the safety of children, volunteers, teachers, […]
The Civil Aviation Board is pushing for more compensation for travelers whose flights are delayed or cancelled without prior notice, starting May 20. In a Bangkok post report, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on Monday said that “assistance will be improved for affected travellers who have already arrived at airports and are not […]
A man nearly died after an acupuncture session, after an unlicensed doctor claimed that he could treat his tumor. According to a South China Morning Post article, Mr. Gao, the Chinese man who has a benign tumor, was diagnosed with fibroma under his shoulder blade. His wife, Ms. Zhang, found a doctor through a friend […]
As news spread of the reemergence of COVID 19 virus in Thailand, the national government has now reported of the steady decline of cases. In a The Nation report, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Sasikarn Wattanachan announced on Sunday, May 11, that the COVID19 situation in Thailand has shown a downward trend, based […]
The Pink Line extension to Muang Thong Thani is now at 97.81% complete. Trial runs begin in May with free public rides starting in June before its full service on July 19. In a The Nation report, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has reported progress on the Pink Line monorail extension from […]
A video clip of a woman, identified to be an Israeli citizen, has sparked widespread backlash after she refused to respect the rules of a local restaurant on Koh Pangan. In a Khaosod English post, the tourist in question refused to follow the restaurant’s rule on removing her shoes before entering the premises. The female […]
