PHL Embassy website to undergo maintenance

The website of the Philippine Embassy in Thailand will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance, said in a statement posted on Facebook on November 5.

SpeedSend offers early Christmas Promo at 199 Baht

You can now send money to the Philippines for as low as 199 Baht in one of the latest SpeedSend promotions available at any CIMB Thai Bank nationwide.

Another OFW in Qatar falls victim of ‘laglag bala’ scam

The OFW added that she was able to wrap her bigger luggage with tape, but failed to do it on her smaller bag, where the .45-caliber bullet was found.

PHL Embassy Bangkok encourages all Filipinos to join in ‘Paskong Pinoy’ on Dec. 13, 2015

Airfare round trip tickets courtesy of Philippine Airlines (PAL) and “balikbayan” boxes from Seabra will also be given away during the raffle draws which costs 20 baht per ticket.

PAL cancels over 200 flights for APEC, offers free flight rebooking

Philippine Airlines may cancel more flights as new information comes in on the flight movements of APEC leaders.

No ‘laglag bala’ incidents only ‘agimat’ claimed PNP-AVSEGROUP spokesperson

The police unit said 80% of arrested travelers admitted to using bullets as amulets.

Filipino businessmen join Asia-Pacific Business Forum at UN Bangkok

With the theme “Driving Growth and Sustainability through Business”, APBF participants which comprised of businessmen from different sectors like government, academic, civil society and other key stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific have joined in to hone their entrepreneurial skills.

Society of Filipinas in Thailand takes partygoers to a ‘Fabulous Night of Horror’

“Fabulous Night of Horror” was organized by Ms. Arlene Rafiq. She is a successful Filipino businesswoman in Thailand who has made a name in design and other businesses. Ms. Rafiq is the owner and president of Interior Design Group.

65-year old grandma is the latest ‘laglag bala’ victim at NAIA

A 65-year old grandmother from Cavite was the latest victim of 'laglag bala' modus operandi at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

PHL Embassy Bangkok opens on October 31 for Overseas Absentee Voting registration

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok will open its doors on Saturday, October 31, to accommodate those who are registering for the Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV). It will start from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Sen. Marcos: ‘We call our OFWs our modern heroes and this is what they get in return?’

Sen. Marcos has deplored another incident of alleged "tanim bala" (bullet planting) at NAIA involving an OFW bound for Hong Kong.

Migrant leader Susan Ople asks to reconsider charges against ‘Nanay Gloria’

The migrant leader also suspected that Ortinez may have been a victim of the "laglag bala" extortion racket at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Prosecutor orders police to free OFW victim of ‘laglag bala’

Pasay City Prosecutor’s Office issued a resolution ordering the PNP Aviation Security Group to free Mrs. Gloria Dumaoal Ortinez without paying the bail while the investigation is going on.

Another case of “tanim bala” in NAIA incites outrage among netizens

Mrs. Gloria Dumaoal Ortinez appealed for help after she was not allowed to board her flight and instead was brought to NCR Headquarters of PNP Aviation Security Group.

More than 9,000 foreigners apprehended for overstaying in the kingdom

There were no Filipinos reported being included in the arrest according to the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok.

CIMB Thai Bank co-sponsors 1st ATPAC National Convention

True to its promise of helping the Filipino community in Thailand, the CIMB Thai Bank serves as one of the co-sponsors of the 1st ATPAC National Convention in Saraburi Province.