PHL Embassy to hold consular outreach in Hat Yai on March 12

“Filipinos in the southern region of Thailand are encouraged to avail themselves of the consular services during the outreach program.”

Philippine Embassy to close on March 24-25

To observe Holy Week, the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok will be closed on March 24-25, 2016, said in an announcement posted on its website.

Honorary Consul Agkarajit Phanomvan na Ayudhya releases statement regarding foreign children visa issue

Honorary Consul Agkarajit Phanomvan na Ayudhya, Philippine Consulate, Chiang Mai, Thailand clarifies issues on children visa.

Foreign children must obtain visa before March 20

The immigration reiterated that “it is illegal for an alien or to be in the country without a passport and visa”.

Filipino Community in Chiang Mai joins fundraising dinner

The project that had started last year is now completed and can be seen in front of the police station.

Filipino tourist detained in Chiang Rai for overstaying

A Filipino tourist has been detained for two months for tampering the validity stamp on his visa at a border checkpoint in Chiang Rai.

Cabinet extends foreigners’ work permit to 2 years

Foreign workers’ temporary work permit, or the pink card, is extended from one year to two years.

Ambassador Aragon attends piano recital of Fil-Am pianist Adolovni Acosta

Besides Thailand, Acosta has performed in 50 cities in 29 countries in five continents including Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Nepal and India among others.

Vice Consul Jim Minglana hosts birthday dinner party with Filipino Community leaders

It was indeed a gesture that brought the Vice Consul closer to the hearts of Pinoy expats.

Pinoy community, basketball fans attend 1st AFTBL opening

A total of 14 teams are competing at the three-month basketball tournament mainly sponsored by Western Union which is considered as the world’s largest money transfer company.

Duterte Eagles win big at AFTBL opening

The team also bagged the Best in Uniform Award and Ms. AFTBL title. Pinay beauty Ms. Guizel Joyce Liwanag Tupas of Duterte Eagles bested six other contestants and was voted winner by a panel of judges.

Western Union throws support anew to Filipino Community program

The three- month event will run from February 14 until April 17 at Ramkhamhaeng University Sports Office. Opening program will be on Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Pulitzer-winning play “How I Learned to Drive” to be shown in Bangkok

Aside from winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama award and Off-Broadway Lucille Lortel Awards, the play also won Drama Desk Awards, Obie Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and New York Drama Critics Award.

ABS-CBN’s “I Love OPM” to air on Saturday, Montri Bootnak to represent Thailand

The Philippines’ top television network has invited foreigners from different parts of the world with absolutely no Filipino blood but are adept at singing Tagalog songs. They will sing Tagalog songs and compete on national TV.

Cheaper air fare expected after PH signs ASEAN air services agreement

This agreement will translate to better and more efficient connectivities and more competitive fares and services within the ASEAN region.

Philippines considered as one of the best countries in Asia for retiring

Retirees prefer the year-round cool weather and spectacular scenery of Tagaytay City where Taal Volcano is situated, and its proximity to Manila area.