Aranyaprathet border to open for traders 5 hours a day

Checkpoints are being reopened to Cambodian traders for five hours a day as border markets on the Thai side slowly return to business, according to local authorities.

Visa amnesty extension may not happen says Immigration spokesman

“There most likely will not be an extension. It’s all quiet on that front. It’s been a long time and we need to clear out people,” Phakkaphong said. “Thailand and the Thai government are already generous. No other country has this long of a visa amnesty.”

Public holidays on July 25-28 in Thailand

The Philippine Embassy will be closed on July 28.

Immigration office to reopen at Muang Thong Thani

The Immigration Bureau will open an office at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province from Monday, to relieve congestion at its government complex office on Chaeng Wattana Road.

How can OFWs open an OFBank account online?

The Filipino Overseas Filipino Bank - OFBank was launched June 29. OFBank is the first digital-only, branchless Philippine bank.

Thailand has no locally-contracted cases in 44 days

Thailand reported 2 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, with 0 deaths reported, the total is now at 3,197 and 58 deaths. On Monday, CCSA reported that Thailand had no COVID-19 locally contracted cases in the last 42 days.

Second BKK-MNL Special Chartered Flight on July 5 at Suvarnabhumi Airport

The Second Special Chartered Flight from Bangkok to Manila will be on July 5, Sunday with Philippine Airlines, the country’s flag carrier.  PR733 will depart from Bangkok on Sunday 10:55PM (ETD) at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Estimated time of arrival is July 6, 3:15AM (Manila time). Philippine Airlines and Bangkok Vista Holiday Co., Ltd. will start issuing […]

Filipina student tries extending her visa in Korat told to return on July 31 to get more extension

The University of the Philippines (UP) student is in Thailand to visit her family when the state of emergency was implemented banning international commercial flights.

Certificate of entry from Thai embassy or consulate required for foreigners to enter Thailand

CAAT reiterates the ban on international commercial aircraft remain in place, while the exemption for 11 groups of Thai and non-Thai nationals to enter Thailand is under the conditions that they apply for necessary documents from the local Thai Embassies or consulates worldwide.

POLO Malaysia to start sending 200 USD DOLE-AKAP to OFW recipients in Thailand

Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) Malaysia will start sending the 200 USD one-time financial assistance to Thai banks of OFWs affected by COVID-19 in Thailand, said POLO Kuala Lumpur in their latest email.

LIST: Thailand’s Alternative State Quarantine hotels and their costs

Here is the list of Alternative State Quarantine hotels and their costs in Thailand.

PHOTOS: Filipino teachers adapting ‘new normal’ at school opening in Thailand

So here are some photos of kababayan teaching in several schools in Thailand.

Official announcement on Emergency Situation Declaration Extension Until July 31

The Cabinet, during its meeting on 30 June 2020, approved the extension of the period of the enforcement of the Declaration of an Emergency Situation for one more month, from 1 to 31 July 2020.

Is South Asia ready to embrace a cashless life?

While southeast Asia may not be quite ready to go fully cashless, it’s moving in the right direction and closer than ever before to achieving this objective.

PAL to fly from Bangkok to Cebu on July 1

There will be a Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight from Bangkok to Cebu on July 1 at 1:30 PM.

Thailand to lift ban on international flights starting July 1

Thailand will lift a ban on international flights on Wednesday, its aviation regulator said on Monday.