The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has recorded a significant jump in COVID-19 cases with 76,161 new infections and 40 additional deaths, with some raising concerns about the on-going outbreak. In a Thaiger news article, the numbers mentioned above span from May 24 to June 14, bringing a total of 476,584 cases since January 1. […]
Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered stricter implementation against foreign nationals working in jobs only reserved for Thai citizens, after over 4,000 arrests were made in the past nine months. In a Bangkok Post article, Ministry Spokesperson Phumphat Muanchan said that the crackdown aims to protect Thai workers and prevent employers from bypassing legal hiring […]
Thailand is experiencing a troubling decline in birth rates, highlighting major challenges ahead for the Kingdom, A study by Mahidol University revealed that while 1.2 million births were recorded in 1972, this number has constantly been falling since 1984. In a Bangkok Post article, the Department of Provincial Administration under the Ministry of Interior, births […]
Fulbright Philippines is now accepting applications for its Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program for Academic Year 2026-2027. The FLTA Program is a full scholarship program for early-career English language educators (not more than seven years of teaching experience). English language teachers will be invited to work as a Filipino-language teaching assistant at a […]
Thailand is still going to expect isolated heavy rains across the upper regions while isolated thunderstorms are expected in the South, as reported by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) on Sunday. In a The Nation Thailand report, the forecast is from moderate southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. […]
To honor and recognize outstanding Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), together with the Philippine Embassy in Thailand invites individuals to nominate outstanding OFWs who has become icons and symbols of hard work, dedication and perseverance in the 2025 edition of the Bagong Bayani Awards. If you are an active OFW, […]
In a historic feat, Thailand’s first ever Miss World, Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri, arrived back in Bangkok, on Saturday, June 14. According to a Bangkok Post article, upon Opal’s arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, she was greeted with loud cheers from pageant fans. “This crown belongs to every Thai”, where she made a speech at the arrival […]
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is introducing new rules to make things “fairer” between regular-metered taxis and ride-hailing app Grab. In a The Nation article, all ride-hailing services–including taxis and motorbike taxis–must register within 90 days with the government. They will also need to follow official standards set by the DLT. DLT Director-General Jirut […]
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has directed government agencies to set up designated smoking areas in Thai airports, aligning with international norms and responding to concerns raised by foreign tourists, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub on Tuesday. In a The Nation report, Jirayu stated that the prime minister informed the Cabinet that many international visitors were […]
Dozens of badminton enthusiasts have filed police complaints after a much-anticipated “badminton tournament” failed to take place, leaving players frustrated and out of pocket. The incident follows closely on the heels of a similarly failed “marathon” event at Suan Luang Rama 9 Park, also organized by the same company. According to the Bangkok Post, representatives […]
The Transport Ministry has now stepped in and revealed four possible solutions to solve the issue between airport taxis and ride hailing app Grab. This comes as the association of traditional taxis in Suvarnabhumi staged protests against Grab for allegedly “taking passengers away from Thai drivers”. According to a The Nation report, Deputy Transport Minister […]
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has commented that schools should not be closed to control the “seasonal surge of COVID-19”, as proper screening and isolation measures suffice to limit the spread within education entities. In a Bangkok Post article, Spokesperson for the DDC Dr. Jurai Wongsawat said on Wednesday that the cluster outbreaks of […]
Manila, Bangkok and other Southeast Asian cities will be hosting one of the most successful KPop groups of this generation. Blackpink will be staging three performances at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok this October as part of the Deadline World Tour that will start in July. In a Bangkok Post, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Singapore, […]
Starting June 1, motorcycle drivers and passengers will be facing a hefty fine of THB 2,000 for not wearing helmets, said the Royal Thai Police on Tuesday. Police Lieutenant General Nithikron Chintakanon said this is the government agency’s effort to “improve road safety and enforce traffic discipline nationwide”. In a The Nation report, the Commander […]
A 48-year-old passenger bound for Cebu was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 for making a bomb joke. In an Inquirer news report, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNPAVSEG) released a statement on Monday that the incident happened last Sunday. “Passenger reportedly made a comment suggesting the presence of […]
Nine foreigners were arrested earlier this month at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport for carrying over P441 million in cash. In a Philippine Star report, these foreigners–seven Chinese, one Indonesian, and one Kazakhstani–will be deported back to their countries as they are considered “undesirable aliens”, said the Bureau of Immigration. Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony […]
