Expat Loan Christmas Promo Grand Prize Winner

Congratulations to the lucky winners of Expat Loan Christmas Promo raffle draw!

Smog update: Unsafe smog covers greater Bangkok

Unsafe smog levels covered most of greater Bangkok on Monday morning, with the worst air in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district and Samut Prakan's Muang district, the Pollution Control Department reported.

Police General Hospital waives Teacher James’ 250k THB hospital bills

Meanwhile, the money donated will be used for his repatriation which also costs around 80,000 baht and the rebooking of his sisters return tickets Bangkok to Valencia, Bukidnon were paid for by OWWA.

Swish Street Basketball court, owned by Thai-Filipino family on Sukhumvit 56 now opens

Swish Street Basketball, the newly opened basketball court owned by siblings Cadbury and Sydfrey Sanchez and their Thai-Filipino family is now open.  Most of the players coming are also Filipino basketball lovers. Swish Street Basketball welcomes everyone. They are open daily from 7:30am to 9:30pm. They offer hourly and daily rates and basketball lessons.  Here […]

First coronavirus death outside China recorded in the Philippines

The first novel coronavirus-related death outside China was recorded in the Philippines, the World Health Organization's representative in the country said Sunday.

Alab Pilipinas crashes Thailand’s Mono Vampire at ABL in Bangkok

Final score on Thursday match was 100-92 in favor of Alab Pilipinas.

After months of battle with cancer Filipino Teacher James passes away

After months of battling cancer and other illnesses, Filipino teacher Jaime “James” Ando Baguio passed away on Friday noon, January 31 at Police General Hospital in Bangkok.

World Health Organization declares global emergency as coronavirus spreads quickly

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, told a news conference in Geneva that recent weeks have witnessed an unprecedented outbreak which has been met by an unprecedented response.

Philippines confirms first case of new coronavirus

The woman arrived in Manila via Hong Kong on Jan. 21. She is now in an undisclosed government hospital.

Pinoy-owned hostel in Pratunam for only 599 baht twin room

Twin Room starts at 599 Baht

Coronavirus outbreak possible in major tourist centers like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket

The ministry issued the warning on Wednesday after a Japanese coach driver was reported to have been infected with the novel coronavirus while driving a Chinese tour group from Wuhan city.

Coronavirus death toll in China reaches 170; Thailand has 14 confirmed infections

Thirty-seven of the 38 new deaths came in hard-hit Hubei province, the epicentre of a contagion that is causing mounting global fear.

Lola’s Kitchen, Filipino restaurant opposite Philippine Embassy opens

After a series of food tasting events, Lola’s Kitchen, a sophisticated Filipino restaurant across from the Philippine Embassy on Sukhumvit soi 49 will open Friday, January 31. Lola’s Kitchen is owned by successful Filipino entrepreneur Mrs Zenaida Vannaying and her family. The restaurant is founded to bring back and celebrate the memories of Lola Carolina, […]

Coronavirus fatalities reach 80, over 2,700 cases confirmed in China

China said on Monday that the death toll from a deadly viral outbreak spiked to 80 as the hard-hit epicentre province of Hubei suffered 24 new fatalities, while total confirmed cases nationwide rose sharply to 2,744

Online payment now possible with Virtual Pag-IBIG

Virtual Pag-IBIG is accessible through the agency’s website (https://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph).

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna die in helicopter crash

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, January 26.