PH Embassy in Bangkok conducts consular outreach mission in Rayong

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok conducted a consular outreach mission for Filipinos in Rayong Province, Thailand on February 19, 2022.

PH Embassy, Royal Thai Embassy cooperate to evacuate their nationals from Ukraine to Poland

The Philippine Embassy in Warsaw safely evacuated 19 Filipinos from Ukraine to Poland on board the Embassy van and a bus chartered by the Royal Thai Embassy which also drove Thai nationals across the border. Consul General Mardomel Celo Melicor and Assistance-To-Nationals (ATN) Officer Ariel Esparto escorted the Filipinos during the border crossing.

Thailand faces shortage of 700k laborers

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has indicated that Thailand is facing a shortage of about 700,000 laborers. It is urging the government to facilitate international human movement and pardon employers who previously hired illegal labor.

Royal Thai Police open cybercrime center to receive online complaints

The Royal Thai Police have established a center for receiving cybercrime complaints, in conjunction with 21 banks.

Bangkok opens Saen Saep Canal electric boat service from Wat Si Bun Rueang to Min Buri District Office

Pol.Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok, presided over the opening ceremony for the route extension of Saen Saep Canal electric passenger boat service (Wat Si Bun Rueang - Min Buri District Office), and took an electric boat from Wat Si Bun Rueang Pier in Bang Kapi District to Min Buri Market Pier at Min Buri District.   

Daily cases in Thailand may hit 100k by Songkran says DDC

Covid-19 daily caseloads could top 100,000 by the Songkran festival in the the middle of next month in the worst-case scenario, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

Thailand abolishes 2nd RT-PCR test for foreign arrivals

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Wednesday decided to cancel the requirement for foreign arrivals under the Test & Go scheme to receive a second RT-PCR test in the country.

TRAVEL UPDATE: TEST & GO rules from March 1, 2022

The following new rules will be in effect from 1 March, 2022 (travellers can enter into Thailand on March 7, 2022).

Thailand’s Health Ministry raises COVID alert to level 4; no lockdown says CCSA

The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has insisted that no lockdown will be imposed to bring the current wave of infections under control, even as the Ministry of Public Health raises its COVID alert to Level 4.

SRT offers 30-trip discounted card for Dark Red Line commuters

The 30-trip monthly pass is priced at 750 baht, excluding the 50-baht price of the card.

Thailand to market Thai Tea as “Face of ASEAN”

Efforts are underway to elevate Thai tea at the international level by marketing it as one of the remarkable products of ASEAN.

Survey in Thailand shows teenagers favor unprotected intercourse on Valentine’s Day

A recent survey by the Department of Health Service Support (HSS) showed teenagers favor having unprotected intercourse as part of Valentine’s Day celebrations. The department also stressed the importance of providing proper sexual education to youths.

Thailand’s House of Representatives approves same-sex marriage bill

The draft act on same-sex marriage has been passed by the House of Representatives and will be sent to the cabinet for further consideration.

Health guidelines for visiting Thailand’s national parks

Recommendations for visitors and the general public to minimizse the risk of COVID-19 infection and transmission.

Overseas Voting at Philippine Embassy Bangkok to start from April 10 to May 9

Overseas voting for the 2022 national elections in the Philippines will start on April 10 (8:00 AM) until May 9 at the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok.

Bangkok to get new English name ‘Krung Thep Maha Nakhon’

The official English name of Thailand’s capital is being changed from “Bangkok” to “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon” which is the same name used in the Thai language.