By virtue of R.A. 10801 or the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Act of 2016, the OWWA became a national government agency vested with the special function of developing and implementing welfare programs and services that respond to the needs of its member-OFWs and their families. The OWWA is an attached agency of the Department of […]
Bangkok is expected to experience its coolest weather in almost 40 years on Sunday and Monday, with low temperatures of 16 degrees Celsius, while lows in the North and the Northeast will be 12°C, forecasters said on Thursday. “Anyone wanting to experience the coolest temperatures this year (with strong winds) should prepare your body and […]
Thailand has been honored as Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Destination of the Year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced. Renowned for its captivating culture, vibrant culinary landscape, and breathtaking natural beauty, Thailand stands out as a premier destination for global travellers in the coming year. This recognition joins numerous awards and accolades Thailand has […]
Public and private agencies across Thailand are hosting events to celebrate Children’s Day, which falls on Saturday, January 11. In Thailand, Children’s Day is observed on the second Saturday of January, aiming to give children the opportunity to have fun and to create awareness about their significant role in the development of the country. Here’s […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly announces that international tourist arrivals have surpassed the target of 35 million visitors in 2024, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue. This landmark achievement highlights Thailand’s strong tourism rebound and sets the foundation for an even greater year ahead, as 2025 has been declared the ‘Amazing […]
Only seven out of 77 provinces in Thailand had safe air to breathe and most provinces including the capital were blanketed with red levels of hazardous ultrafine dust on Wednesday morning. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) reported at 8am on Wednesday that 39 provinces were shrouded with “red” hazardous-to-health levels of particulate […]
Thailand’s Marriage Equality Bill is set to become law on January 23, 2025. The bill was endorsed by His Majesty the King and published in the Royal Gazette on September 24 last year. It makes Thailand the third country or territory in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to recognize same-sex marriage. The law allows same-sex […]
The temperature in Bangkok is expected to drop to a low of 15°C on Monday, lasting until Tuesday. Seree Supharathit, director of the Centre for Climate Change and Disaster at Rangsit University, on Sunday said temperatures were expected to drop over the next couple of days. Temperatures will fall by an additional 2-3°C, with the […]
From December 27 to January 4, there were 2,322 road accidents, killing 393 and injuring 2,251. The accumulated death toll from road accidents during the first nine days of the so-called 10 dangerous New Year holidays was 393 and there were 2,251 injuries, the Road Safety Centre announced on Sunday. Saharat Wongsakulrat, deputy director general […]
What were your unforgettable holiday stories from last year? As overseas workers, we often look forward to holidays when we can take a day or two off from work to go somewhere with our family or friends, be it on Thailand’s renowned beaches to have fun, at impressive Thai temples to meditate, or even just […]
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Thailand extends 30-day visa exemption for Indian and Taiwanese tourists until November 11, 2024
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has introduced a program of KiHa 183 train trips between May and June 2024. The KiHa is a refurbished Japanese train that is used by SRT for special tours.
A delegation from the Vinzons Pilot High School (VPHS) and Basud National High School (BNHS), Camarines Norte, paid a courtesy visit on Ambassador Millicent Cruz Paredes on 30 April 2024, following their successful participation in the recently concluded International Creativity Innovation Awards (ICIA) 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.
We are thrilled to share the success of our courtesy call with H.E. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, Ambassador of the Philippines to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP.
Making her debut appearance in Bangkok, Taylor Sheesh is set to deliver electrifying performances in her signature Swift style with the Errors Tour. As a playful homage to Swift’s iconic The Eras Tour, the Errors Tour has sparked phenomenal demand on social media and worldwide. The tour recently made its mark in Australia and Singapore, […]
