Bomb blasts at Phramongkutklao Hospital injures 21

“This is the worst ever bombing incident. Normally they do not attack a hospital, even at a time of war,” said Army Commander-in-Chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart.

“Spider” ticketing pressured for October 2017

Travelling via train, bus and boat might be one step easier and hassle-free as the Ministry of Transport has already assigned the Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning Office (TTPPO) to speed up the issuance and implementation of the “spider” tickets.

VIRAL: Teacher in hot water after shaving student’s head

A teacher in Nakhon Sawan earned the ire of netizens after his post went viral over the weekend.

VIRAL: ‘Monk’ watches X-rated on public bus

The said ‘monk’ got off at a bus station at Wang Sapung district in Loei.

PAL temporarily suspends Manila-Abu Dhabi flights

Affected Manila-Abu Dhabi flights are PR 656 and PR 657, scheduled Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Bangkok Midnight Marathon 2017 sets on May 20

The first-ever Bangkok Midnight Marathon is set to take place on May 20, 2017, at Rama VIII Bridge in Bangkok, said TAT News.

Honest cabbie returns almost 100,000THB to tourist

Charin Sinsiri found 2 red purses containing money, all in different currencies; 2,500USD, 100GBP and 275,000MMK on Sunday.

10-year passport validity, not cheap – DFA

Current passport fee is at 950PHP. With the 10-year validity, it might go up from 1,900-2,000PHP, priced twice for the current ones.

President Duterte signs EO on smoking ban in public

Executive Order 26 that bans smoking in public places nationwide has been signed last May 16, just in time for the celebration of World No Tobacco Day on May 31.

LIST: Richest and poorest PH Senators according to 2016 SALN

Richest and poorest PH Senators according to 2016 SALN

Confirmed: PH turns down EU’s aid and grant

Newly-appointed Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said that President Duterte plans to refuse any aid from any country that would impact the current administration’s campaign against drugs.

FB stands firm on its rules on taking down URLs

Facebook is not shutting these urls down due to the lack of court warrants in the documents.

10-year passport validity gets a nod at the Senate

Senate Bill 1365 or the Philippine Passport Act which seeks to extend the current passport validity of 5 years to 10 was approved on its third and final reading.

Gilas Pilipinas crushes Thailand in SEABA

Japeth Aguilar led Gilas Pilipinas against Thailand with the score of 108-53 in the 2017 SEABA Men’s Championship on Tuesday, May 16 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Mother of OFW passes away in Bangkok

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok said in an email that they will coordinate with Bulan’s family in facilitating the transport of her remains.

Passport operation suspended on Wednesday

Department of Foreign Affairs will suspend its passport operation on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 in the morning Bangkok Time.