Thai national graduates in the PMA “Alab Tala” Class of 2018

Disapirom received his diploma from President Rodrigo Duterte, together with the 281 other graduates of PMA “Alab Tala” class of 2018.

Greek movie “Include Women Out” to screen in RCB

  River City Bangkok (RCB) Film Club is inviting everyone to join and watch the screening of a Greek film, “Include Women Out” (“Me Horis Gynaikes”), by Vangelis Seitanidis, on Saturday, March 24, 4pm, at Room 201, River City Bangkok, Chareon Krung 24, Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok.   The story revolves around two friends, Cousteau […]

Picture of tourist sitting on Buddha’s lap draws flak among Thais

Thai social media went abuzz after a picture of an unidentified tourist was uploaded online, specifically on Facebook, where a woman is shown sitting on the lap of a Buddha statue in Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.   The woman, believed to have Asian descent, has received backlash online. Netizens are also calling on the authorities […]

Viral “ICSYV” contestant Sephy Francisco to perform live in Bangkok

Viral Filipino contestant on “I Can See Your Voice – Korea” is here in Thailand for a 2-night only concert happening on March 30 (Friday) and 31 (Saturday), 8:00 pm, at the Ballroom, 6th floor of the Shanghai Mansion, Yaowarat Road. Get to see, and hear, what world-class Filipino talent is as Sephy Francisco serenades […]

“My Perfect You” to screen in 2 cinemas in Bangkok

After a blockbuster success hit with “The Revenger Squad”, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is taking center screen in another movie, and this time, a romantic comedy film with Gerald Anderson titled “My Perfect You”. The movie is directed by box-office director Cathy Garcia-Molina. In the official trailer of the movie, the story revolves around […]

Local crashes at rear of car while using phone

A motorcycle rider crashed on to the rear of a vehicle after not seeing it stopped, and the man, was on his phone, and was not even wearing a helmet.   The footage was posted on Facebook by Praphop Chungyampin, who said that “society has their heads buried in their phones.” Praphop has insurance to […]

Bangkok air quality at unsafe levels again

The Pollution Control Department has detected poor air quality again this month as the amount of micro-fine dust has exceeded the safe limits on all its 5 air quality monitoring stations, as reported Monday on Bangkok Post.   The department reported that the particle matter, or PM 2.5, for the past 24 hour rose from […]

Thailand to release new banknotes in April

Following the ascension to the throne of King Maha Vajiralongkorn December last year, he is now taking his place on Thailand’s banknotes and currency. In a Coconuts Bangkok report, the Bank of Thailand today has already unveiled new banknotes that feature the image of the kingdom’s current monarch. Banknotes bearing the image of King Rama […]

Ambassador Aragon graces PAAT’s “Sampaguita Night”

Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon, and other embassy officials, attended “Sampaguita Night”, an event organized by the Philippine Alumni Association in Thailand (PAAT), last February 10, at the Royal Thai Army Club. This event is a gathering of Thai nationals who studied in the Philippines during their college years in FEATI, MAPUA, […]

PAL announces seat sale for as low as PHP77

Fly almost anywhere in the Philippines for as low as PHP77 as Philippine Airlines announces its 77th Anniversary Seat Sale. Seat sale starts from March 5 to 11 and you can avail of discounted seats starting from PHP77 for most Clark-based flights. PAL also has Manila-based flights starting at PHP777. Fly Manila-Cebu for as low […]

Summer starts early in Thailand

It is officially summer, that is according to the Meteorological Department of Thailand as it has announced on Monday, March 5, the changing of season in the kingdom of Thailand. The Nation reports that the northeast monsoon had already changed to southeasterly winds, which marks the start of summer. Temperatures in the upper parts of […]

AirAsia PH soon to offer Manila-Bangkok

Flying to the Land of Smiles may now get cheaper as competition between budget airlines gets more stiff. AirAsia Philippines has just announced its plan to launch a Manila-Bangkok route in the second quarter of 2018, a move seen as an apparent expansion by the Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Berhad. In an Inquirer report dated […]

PHL Embassy in Bangkok improves Consular section

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok welcomes the installation of an access ramp, glass doors and new chairs at its consular section, as posted on their official Facebook page. The embassy is proud to inform its constituents of its new and improved facilities, which was formally opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last January […]

“A Cause for the Heart” – Religious Musical Concert for Primo Estrella

Everyone is invited to “A Cause for the Heart – A Religious Musical Concert”, happening on March 3, 2:30-4:30pm, at the Ekamai Auditorium, Pridi Banomyong. This is a concert for a cause. Proceeds will go to the hospitalization expenses of Mr. Primo Estrella, who has suffered from cardiac arrest caused by ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). […]

Fatigued and overworked Filipino with Pleurisy dies

Overwork and fatigue has taken a huge toll on one Filipino teacher in Bangkok. PinoyThaiyo reports with a heavy heart that Josh Lagasca, also known as Josh Lertkunakorn on Facebook, succumbed to pneumonia yesterday February 28. This news was confirmed after Mrs. Josephine Jamilla Lagasca, Josh’s mother, posted a heart-wrenching post using Josh’s Facebook profile […]

Philippine Team sweeps first Pinoy Volleyball SuperLiga

Philippine Team bested 7 other men’s volleyball teams in the first all Filipino conference of Pinoy Volleyball SuperLiga, Thailand, which happened last February 25, at the Adventist Ekkamai School. In an exclusive Facebook exchange with team captain Kevin Sting, he expressed the highs and lows of competing. “One of the main difficulties my team had […]