First church gathering of Filipinos, other expats in Korat since lockdown

The officiating priest Fr. Joseph Baslao who is from Cagayan convinced them to go back to church and lift their spirits to the Lord now that they have got back their jobs.

Filipino teachers in Chula project attend training for online teaching

Chulalongkorn University is the country’s top university. Around 200 Filipino teachers are working at CUNP.

More than 3,000 foreign teachers to enter Thailand, to undergo mandatory COVID-19 quarantine

On Saturday evening, 165 Filipino teachers arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on AirAsia Flight Z2 8287 and were immediately taken to ASQ facilities in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, Mr Attapon said.

SURVEY: 6th Special Chartered Flight Bangkok-Manila between August 15-30

Registration is on a first come, first served basis. The first 180 registrants will be prioritized for the next special chartered flight.

Thailand is one of seven COVID-19 low risk locations in US travel advisory

Thailand is among only seven countries and territories categorized in the latest US travel advisory as being at low-risk for COVID-19 infection. Professor Dr. Nop Siriruek Songsivilai, Secretary-General of the National Research Committee, said on Sunday that the inclusion of Thailand in the low risk list is a significant change and welcome news for Thailand. […]

Online singing competition for OFWs; 1st prize 50,000 pesos

Online singing competition for OFWs; 1st prize 50,000 pesos

DFA: 31 INJURED, 4 DEAD IN BEIRUT BLASTS

"We are saddened by the latest turn of developments. The higher figure comes as our Embassy personnel work to ascertain the condition of the Filipinos in its jurisdiction,“ stated Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Sarah Lou Y. Arriola.

OBEC to propose reopening of its 4,500 schools

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in March, OBEC has closed all its schools and introduced online learning. As the situation improved, and lockdown restrictions began to ease, OBEC resumed in-person classes on alternate days or alternate weeks, with online learning continuing for those not attending in person.

2 dead, 24 OFWs injured in Beirut port blast

Philippine Embassy in Beirut reports latest tally of affected OFWs: 24 injured, mostly Household Service Workers; 2 fatalities & 1 missing. Except for 1 critical, all injured in stable condition or minor wounds. Search for missing OFW ongoing.

SSO payments cut again to ease pain

Monthly social security contributions by employers and employees will be cut for the second time as a Covid-19 relief measure from September until November.

Police major killed in shootout at gambling den

A police major was among three people shot dead at a gambling den in Yannawa district on Monday night by a losing gambler, who was in turn killed by another man now being hunted by police.

LIST: 11 groups of people allowed to enter Thailand; commercial flights for tourists still not allowed

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on Monday issued the “Notification on Conditions for Aircraft Permission to Enter Thailand (No. 3)”, effective from August 4, 2020.

Education ministry to push for full school opening

The Ministry of Education will this week ask the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to allow 4,500 schools nationwide to open fully.

Owner of Thailand’s CP Group named 21st richest family in the world

The Chearavanont family, which still holds the top spot in Thailand, owns assets worth US$30.7 billion (Bt958 billion). The Chearavanont empire was first founded in 1921 and now covers the sectors of agriculture, food manufacturing, retail and telecommunication across 21 countries.

Baguhang pinay teacher na naka-confine kailangan ng tulong pinansyal at makakasama sa ospital

Naka-usap ng PinoyThaiyo si Caingoy kaninang umaga. Hirap pa siyang magsalita at medyo mahina pa ang kanyang kalagayan. Kailangan din nya ng tulong pinansyal sapagkat wala syang kamag-anak at sya’y baguhan pa lamang sa Thailand. Wala din syang kasama sa ospital. Ang mga co-teachers na naghatid sa kanya sa ospital ay nagtatrabaho na rin. Malaking tulong kung merong mga kababayan na makakabisita sa kanya. Maaari syang tawagan sa numero 0822909150.

UPDATE: 5th Special Chartered Flight on August 5 with Philippine Airlines

This upcoming flight on August 5 will be the last chartered flight for the time being due to the Modified Community Quarantine (MCQ) that will take effect in Metro Manila from August 4-18.