The case of the missing Filipino teacher is now closed as he was found in Hatyai. Joel Ocang, who was reported missing last July 6, was found safe. According to Phatthalung Police Station’s investigation, Mr. Ocang rode his motorcycle to visit a friend in Hatyai District in Songkla, without informing anyone. “After relatives and police […]
Family is worried about the whereabouts of a Filipino teacher in Phatthalung after going missing. Mr. Joel Ocang, 30 years old, an English teacher at Khao Chai Son District in Phatthalung Province has gone missing. He was last seen around 4AM on July 6, 2025, riding his red Honda Click motorcycle with license plate 1กพ […]
Due to the rising number of discovered HIV cases in the country, the Overseas Welfare Administration (OWWA), together with LoveYourself Inc., an advocacy group helping persons living with HIV, now offers free mental health services and HIV testing for overseas Filipino workers. Assistance is available in the OWWA Seafarers Hub in Malate, Manila and across […]
The Social Security Office (SSO) has confirmed that a “new ministerial regulation” took effect last Saturday, June 28, increasing benefits for workers covered under Section 33 of the social security law. In a Thaiger news article, Marasri Jairangsi, Secretary General of the SSO said that laid-off employees will now receive 60% of their daily wage, […]
Before you panic and take out your phone for social media, this brilliant publicity stunt has amassed an audience as a “life size Spinosaurus” was spotted along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Premiering this week in cinemas is Jurassic World Rebirth, a movie in line with the Jurassic movies franchise. The film was shot […]
As expats living and working in Thailand, we are very much familiar with common Thai symbols like the elephant, or even the giant Buddha statues, or even phad thai. But how much do we really know of the kingdom’s official flag? In a The Nation article, the Thai flag, or the Thong Trairong, symbolizes a […]
Bizarre as it may sound but this incident just happened in Udon Thani. A 23-year-old lady passenger offered to have sex with his motorcycle taxi driver instead of paying the 40-baht fare, prompting the driver to call for police help, In a Bangkok Post article, the incident occurred around 7:30PM on June 26 at a […]
A Sunday morning Cebu Pacific flight, which was enroute to Tawi-Tawi, was forced to return to Zamboanga International Airport due to an “aircraft technical issue”, as reported by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). In a GMA News Online article, flight 5J 4965, was scheduled to leave Zamboanga at 11:35AM and was scheduled […]
In an expected reversal, the Thai government is now reclassifying cannabis flower as “controlled herbs”, with tighter licensing requirements, and is banned for public sale. In a The Nation news article, the Public Health Ministry issued the reversal following a mandate from PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra during a recent Cabinet meeting. This move is in response […]
A liberal arts student is the subject of online discussion and debate after he was denied to sit in for the teaching licensure examination because he was wearing women’s clothing. In a Bangkok Post, Punyaphat Detchabamrung, also known as Tonkhao, posted on Facebook on Saturday, saying that he was denied from completing the teaching license […]
Applications for F, M and J nonimmigrant visas–including international students and exchange visitors, are now required to adjust their social media accounts to ‘public’. In an announcement by the official Facebook page of the US Embassy in Bangkok, this move is intended to “facilitate vetting procedures and help US authorities to verify the identity and […]
Due to escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, some travel agencies offering visa run services are temporarily shutting down services. According to a Facebook post by Meesuk Travel, they have temporarily postponed their visa run services due to the current situation. The travel agency is closely monitoring the situation and will keep its patrons updated […]
A 60-year old man has died outside a Pracha Uthit clinic after clinic staff refused to treat him, with one staff saying “don’t die in the clinic”. According to a Bangkok Post, the family is calling for an investigation which happened last June 18. The man’s son approached the nearest clinic after the man experienced […]
As expats in Thailand, we have definitely encountered names that seem “off” to many speakers but for Thai locals, having the final “-porn” suffix is of good meaning. According to a Bangkok Post article, “-porn” in Thai means blessing, good wishes, or something that has been blessed. For a name like Somporn, it means “as […]
AI manipulated bank transaction slips are saturating social media as a netizen shared her experience of being scammed. In an Inquirer News article, the viral Facebook post warns the public to be vigilant when doing online transactions. Her story began when her batchmate, who owes her money, sent bank transaction slips, proving that she has […]
The Philippine Embassy in Thailand (PE) commemorated the 127th Philippine Independence at the Siam Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok, last June 12, with the theme: “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom, Future, History). This celebration is to “honor the country’s forefathers, who fought for the freedom of the Philippines, and the everyday Filipino heroes who continue to shape […]
