In line with Thailand 4.0, the standard of the country’s technological and agricultural advancement, Chatuchak market will be turning into a cashless hub starting June 2018, says State Railway of Thailand Director for Land Development Siripong Preutthipan. Mobile App and Cashless Payments The said vision has already included an app, Chatuchak Guide, which tells users […]
After months of strong Thai baht against Philippine peso, the exchange rate has finally become 1 THB = 1.6126251 PHP as of 7:40 am on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. This is believed to be the HIGHEST RATE so far in 2018. Krungsri Western Union offers online and atm money transfers to the Philippines for only […]
The Philippines might not be only for beach bums and outdoor adventures, as the Department of Tourism (DOT) is gearing up the country to be also a “religious pilgrimage destination”, according to DOT Secretary Wanda Teo. The DOT is now planning to restore and develop old churches and historical shrines nationwide. In an interview with […]
The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok has released a new set of forms for its constituents wishing for application or renewal. Three new formats are now out for 3 group classifications. White form: For renewal of ePassports for adults. Pink form: For all minors (below 18 years old); for new or renewal of their ePassports. Yellow […]
Kabayan, a lesser-known club comprised of mostly Filipino professional basketball players, is set to represent the Philippines in the Southeast Asian basketball circuit. The Filipino team is trying its luck for the second time in the upcoming Thailand Basketball Super League (TBSL). The “kabayan” is composed of Eric Salamat, Lester Alvarez, ASEAN Veteran Leo Avenido, […]
Another Filipino, Arthur Mina, 35, and a Burmese woman died in a vehicular incident in Patak Road, Karon, Phuket, on January 25. Police initial investigations said that Mina’s motorcycle collided with another motorcycle driven by a woman. The incident happened on a curved road. The two drivers were driving a high speed when the Burmese […]
After a Suvarnabhumi employee’s post went viral on social media, the UNHCR has sent the Zimbabwean family to the Philippines after Thai airport authorities housed the said family at Immigration Detention Center in Suan Phlu area. A Zimbabwean family consisting of 2 men, 2 women and 4 children who were stuck at the Suvarnabhumi airport, […]
After a successful “Rebuilding Marawi Concert” last November 18, the donations for the affected Filipino families in Marawi have now been turned over.
Another Filipino in Thailand succumbed to death in a motorcycle accident in Phetchaburi and family and friends are raising funds to repatriate his remains. Erick Peralta Gan, 30, a teacher who worked for Sarasas Witaed Phetchaburi, died in a motorcycle accident in the same province. Loss of control of the vehicle is seen to be […]
Beat the heat with “halo halo” at Ha Halo Yellow House of Desserts
Duterte ordered MIAA to end its contract with MIASCOR after an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) from Canada complained that P82,000 worth of items was stolen from his luggage at the Clark International Airport.
OFBank shall serve as a “policy bank dedicated to provide financial products and services tailored to the requirements of overseas Filipino..."
St. Robert’s Group of Companies invites educators in the kingdom to join their first international conference entitled “Blending The Traditional Method of Teaching with E-Learning”, happening on February 24 and 25, at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel in Pratunam, Bangkok, Thailand. This conference is organized by the University of Makati – Circles of Professional Educators, INC. […]
Dual pricing has been a big issue for expats in the kingdom but what if a local is mistakenly identified as a Chinese tourist? This became a viral hit on Facebook after a local Thai woman paid 150THB for a regular portion of Thai food. On Monday, January 15, Suthaporn Lee said she ordered pad […]
A consular outreach in Hatyai has been scheduled by the Philippine Embassy in Thailand on February 24, 9:00am to 5:00pm, at the 16th floor of Ploy Pailin Room, Siam Center Hotel, 23-35 Niphat-utit 2 road, Hatyai, Songkla, 90110, as detailed on their Facebook post. The embassy in inviting all its constituents to avail of the […]
9 Filipinos fighting for what is believed to be their land had been sentenced to death in Malaysia. A Malaysian court handed down death sentences in connection to the 2013 incursion into the Malaysian part of Borneo island by Philippine fighters seeking to stake an ancient claim, as reported by GMA News. This incursion by […]
