“Rebuilding Marawi Concert” proceeds turned over to Marawi LGU

After a successful “Rebuilding Marawi Concert” last November 18, the donations for the affected Filipino families in Marawi have now been turned over.

Filipino in Phetchaburi, in need of funds for repatriation after fatal accident

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

Beat the heat with “halo halo” at Ha Halo Yellow House of Desserts

MIAA determined not to renew MIASCOR over luggage pilferage

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 now opens to serve OFWs

OFBank shall serve as a “policy bank dedicated to provide financial products and services tailored to the requirements of overseas Filipino..."

St. Robert’s invites educators to its 1st international conference

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. […]

Story of local charged with “farang price” draws flak among Thai netizens

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 […]

PHL Embassy in BKK announces consular outreach services in Hatyai

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 Filipino “freedom fighters” sentenced to death over Sabah claims

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 […]

DFA allocates OFW priority lane for passport renewal

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) had now exempted Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from getting an appointment schedule for renewal of passports, according to Office of Consular Affairs Assistant Secretary Frank Cimafranca on Wednesday, January 10. Now, OFWs share the same “priority status” with senior citizens, persons with disabilities or differently abled persons, minors below […]

Thailand to house IKEA’s largest Southeast Asian store

Southeast Asia’s biggest IKEA store will not be in Johor Bahru, Malaysia anymore. The newest addition to the Swedish mega furniture store will be opening on March 15 in Nonthaburi Bang Yai district, and is believed to be the largest in the Pacific sub-region. This announcement comes after the construction of the newest installment last […]

Filipino arrested in Siem Reap for allegations of sexual assault of a minor

A Filipino teacher working in Siem Reap was arrested after allegations of sexually assaulting a 7-year old minor, as reported by Phnom Penh Post. The suspect, John Steven Balbin, 27, who is originally from San Fernando, was arrested Monday, January 8 under the “suspicion of penetration and allegedly made a confession”, according to the Child […]

New FilCom leaders in Chiang Mai take oath

The Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in Chiang Mai has just announced its new set of community leaders in Lampang. This was made public through the said Facebook page, last January 7, 2018. The new set of officers took oath last January 6, 2018, at the Nanthana Village in Pa Daet, Chiang Mai. The ceremony […]

Jake Zyrus LIVE in Bangkok

Our very own Jake Zyrus is set to perform here in Bangkok on January 20, at the Hard Rock Café, Siam Square Soi 11. Jake Zyrus, formerly Charice, is a phenomenal international star who gained worldwide popularity.  Zyrus was discovered on Oprah Winfrey’s show belting out Mariah Carey and Celine Dion hits to name a […]

Iranian movie “Leila” screens in TK Park

Ticket price is at 20 Baht for the One-Day Pass. The venue will open at 3:00 pm. For reservations and ticket inquiries, you may email yuttinai@tkpark.or.th, or call TK Park at 02-257-4300.

Mario Maurer gets involved in road rage incident

Thai heartthrob and superstar Mario Maurer got involved in a road rage incident along Pratunam area, January 9, 2018. Maurer was driving his black Porsche when he allegedly “cut” his way in front of a taxi. The taxi driver, Udorn, 37, who apparently did not take the “cutting” lightly, then “took aim to catapult and […]