Embassy to observe holidays on August 12 & 26

August 12 (Monday) is the Substitution for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's Birthday while August 26 (Monday) is the Philippines’ National Heroes Day.

Public holidays in Thailand for 2020

Public holiday dates are out for 2020 with a few waiting to be announced, The Thaiger reported. There are 19 public holidays expected in 2020, though a few more might be added on the list. The new holidays commemorate Coronation Day (held in May this year), and the birthdays of the King and the new […]

New BTS station on Lad Phrao intersection to open on August 11

A new  BTS station on Lad Phrao intersection station is scheduled to open for service on August 11, 2019. This is according to a press release on National News Bureau of Thailand.  With the cooperation of the BTS, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Krungthep Thanakom Co., the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand undertook the […]

DFA Sec Locsin attends ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Bangkok

The 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) is being chaired by H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand.

Expat group petitions to change, abolish TM30

They are requesting changes to the enforcement of the controversial TM30 form.

Former Thai PM graces ICCE 2019

The two-day conference was hosted by St. Robert's Global Education and Asian Center for Comparative Governance.

Immigration denies entry of 13 foreigners with no money

Thai news website Naew Na reported that 13 foreigners who could not show money to support their stay were denied entry at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Saturday.

Philippine team joins AFF U16 Championship in Chonburi

The Philippine National U15 Boy’s Football Team is now in Chonburi for the 2019 AFF Under 16 Championship from July 27 to August 9. The AFF U-16 Championship is an annual international football competition contested by the national teams of the members of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) and occasionally invited nations from the rest […]

SSS update: Compulsory coverage for land-based OFWS

SSS OFW-member kaba? Narito ang ilang pagbabago sa Social Security System (SSS) coverage para sa mga OFW members.

Join #WeDareYouThailand contest and win up to 200k baht

TAT Governor Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn said, “We Dare You’ encourages participants from around the world to accept the challenge set by TAT and explore their inner ‘Thainess‘ in every video that they post.

Airports of Thailand to launch a smartphone app for travellers on August 6

AOT Digital Platform app would have real-time data on flight and relevant services on their smartphones, including suggested routes to avoid traffic jams near airports.

Philippine Team wins at World Muaythai Championships in Bangkok

The event is being held at the Sports Authority of Thailand located at Hua Mak, Bang Kapi along Ramkhamhaeng Road.

Postal ID can now be used for passport application – DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will start recognizing postal ID issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhlPost) as a valid government-issued ID for passport applications starting August 1, 2019.

Free seminar on ‘Thai Immigration Law’ for Filipinos to be held on August 10

The event is organized by Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP), a group of Filipino businessmen in Bangkok.

Nakhon Pathom eyed for third Bangkok airport

The proposal will be forwarded to the Transport Ministry for its consideration. If approved, construction could begin in 2023 and the airport will be operational 2-3 years later.

Brain Train School of Positivity to hold seminar in Thailand on July 27 & 29

The Brain Train School of Positivity will hold a seminar on July 27 at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok.