Embassy to observe holidays on August 12 & 26

August 12 (Monday) is the Substitution for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's Birthday while August 26 (Monday) is the Philippines’ National Heroes Day.

Public holidays in Thailand for 2020

Public holiday dates are out for 2020 with a few waiting to be announced, The Thaiger reported. There are 19 public holidays expected in 2020, though a few more might be added on the list. The new holidays commemorate Coronation Day (held in May this year), and the birthdays of the King and the new […]

New BTS station on Lad Phrao intersection to open on August 11

A new  BTS station on Lad Phrao intersection station is scheduled to open for service on August 11, 2019. This is according to a press release on National News Bureau of Thailand.  With the cooperation of the BTS, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Krungthep Thanakom Co., the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand undertook the […]

Immigration denies entry of 13 foreigners with no money

Thai news website Naew Na reported that 13 foreigners who could not show money to support their stay were denied entry at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Saturday.

SSS update: Compulsory coverage for land-based OFWS

SSS OFW-member kaba? Narito ang ilang pagbabago sa Social Security System (SSS) coverage para sa mga OFW members.

Airports of Thailand to launch a smartphone app for travellers on August 6

AOT Digital Platform app would have real-time data on flight and relevant services on their smartphones, including suggested routes to avoid traffic jams near airports.

Philippine Team wins at World Muaythai Championships in Bangkok

The event is being held at the Sports Authority of Thailand located at Hua Mak, Bang Kapi along Ramkhamhaeng Road.

Postal ID can now be used for passport application – DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will start recognizing postal ID issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhlPost) as a valid government-issued ID for passport applications starting August 1, 2019.

Free seminar on ‘Thai Immigration Law’ for Filipinos to be held on August 10

The event is organized by Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP), a group of Filipino businessmen in Bangkok.

Brain Train School of Positivity to hold seminar in Thailand on July 27 & 29

The Brain Train School of Positivity will hold a seminar on July 27 at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok.

Free MRT rides at 5 new stations starting July 29

Passengers will get free rides for two months on the MRT’s new five stations from Wat Mung Korn to Tha Phra starting July 29.

DeeMoney, Philippine Airlines to give FREE tickets to lucky customers

DeeMoney in partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL) is giving FREE Bangkok-Manila-Bangkok tickets to lucky customer in July and August, 2019.

Filipinos in Thailand rejoice over Manny Pacquiao’s win

Filipinos in Thailand closely watched the fight between pinoy boxing legend Manny Pacquiao against unbeaten Keith Thurman on July 21 in Las Vegas.

Young musically gifted pinoy finally gets his scoliosis operation in Bangkok

Ryan is still in the hospital recuperating while his family is fervently looking for money for the hospital bill and other post operation expenses. Any amount you can give will be of big help to this family.

2 Filipino tourists missing in Phuket beach

Two Filipino tourists went missing on Wednesday afternoon after they were carried out to sea by high waves, Coconuts Bangkok reports. The two men were named as Angelo Bien Rafael Cortez, 29, and Noah Ibay, 40.  Cortez and Ibay were swimming at Freedom Beach in Phuket’s Kathu District yesterday when they became separated from their […]

Cebu Pacific promo: 530 THB base fare from Nov 1, 2019 to April 15, 2020

Here’s the latest Cebu Pacific promotion for Bangkok-Manila-Bangkok passengers. Travel period is just in time for Christmas. Sale Period: July 15-16, 2019Travel Period: November 01, 2019 – April 15, 2020 Ticket price is before fees, taxes, and any surcharges. Cebu Pacific is the Philippines’ largest airline. To book your ticket, visit https://www.cebupacificair.com.