Travel agency in HK fails to deliver tickets to OFWs

Some overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were upset to know that they are not flying home this Christmas holiday as a travel agency fails to confirm the bookings of their tickets.

PHL Embassy schedule of holidays  for December-January 2018

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok will be closed on December 25-26, 2017 and January 1-2, 2018.

Thai customer files fraud complaint about Agoda’s “ghost hotel”

Agoda came in hot water after a customer complained of booking a “ghost hotel” worth THB160,000.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) Christmas Seat Sale 2017!

Fly from Bangkok to Tokyo for as low as THB 14,410! Or visit the magical land in Hong Kong (from Bangkok) for only THB 7,235!

Filipino thesis adviser, advisee win in international research journal

Thesis writing adviser and Filipino expat to Thailand, Rommel V. Tabula, was awarded “Best Paper” for the month of November, by the 19th International Programme Committee Conference on Language on Society at Washington Convention Center in Washington, USA.

PinoyThaiyo contributor wins 2017 Plaridel Award  in USA

Thailand-based and PinoyThaiyo contributor Eunice Barbara C. Novio, won the Best Feature Story for her article “Lensman helping to reunite left-behind Amerasians with dads.”

“New traffic tickets on the way”, says traffic police

This change is part of the Police Ticket Management project (PTM).

Urduja wreaks Boracay, Aklan

The island paradise of Boracay was not spared by Typhoon Urduja as it wreaked havoc, causing floods and landslides.

BTS to increase fares again

The said possible increase in fares is due to the rising cost and the expansion of the said mode of transportation.

Beer gardens deemed unlawful says Alcohol Control Board

Alcohol Control Board Director Nipon Chinanonwait threatened to follow suit on other similar events as it entices public drinking or basically, to drink.

JIL Thailand celebrates 8th anniversary in Bangkok

Over 300 church members and guests attended the 8th anniversary service of Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church Thailand last Sunday, December 17, at the Horwang School in Ladphrao.

FilCom in Lampang donates cash, goods for parish

In line with the Christmas season, a joint effort was made by the Filipino Community (FilCom) in Lampang as they donated cash and goods to the St. Francis Xavier Parish Mae Hong Son over the weekend.

Instagram updates regulations against wildlife selfies

Instagram is stepping up against wildlife cruelty with its latest update.

Filipino young Mathematicians win big in Malaysia

Team Philippines, composed of young Filipino students, won a total of 28 awards, including 22 medals, in the 4th Challenge for Future Mathematicians (CFM) last December 8-12 in Malaysia.

Female Thai suspect for Erawan bombing released at bail

Wanna Suasan is the first Thai suspect identified in the Erawan shrine bombing.

PHL Embassy in Bangkok hosts first Simbang Gabi 2017

Philippine Embassy is inviting everyone to join the first mass of the Misa de Gallo (Simbang Gabi) on December 16, 5:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church.