Staff Pick❭

• Look: Graphic designer makes satisfying typographic city logos based on their famous landmarks

  We have collected some of Mohamed’s works showcasing different cities of the globe with their known monuments and landmarks

  

• Thailand Covid-19 update: 14,900 new cases, 26 more deaths

  The kingdom recorded 14,900 new Covid-19 cases during the past 24 hours and 26 more deaths, the Public Health Ministry announced on Monday morning.

  

• Voter Lookup: Certified List of Overseas Voters 2022 (Thailand)

  Filipinos in Thailand may now check if their names are included in the official list of voters released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

  

• Thailand expects Covid pandemic to end this year

  The Ministry of Public Health now expects the COVID-19 pandemic to end within this year as the disease transforms into an endemic, although health officials say the scenario would depend on disease control progress and timing.

  

• Thailand kicks off vaccination for children aged 5-11

  The vaccination campaign against COVID-19 for young children finally kicked off yesterday, starting with children with underlying health conditions.

  

• Two hotel bookings needed, revised Test & Go program requires

  For the mandatory Covid-19 tests under the freshly resumed Test & Go program, two bookings for hotel accommodation are needed for visitors of Thailand.

  

• Updated entry, testing & quarantine protocols in the Philippines from February 1

  Below is the updated entry, testing and quarantine protocols for entry to the Philippines, both for Filipinos and non-Filipino travelers.

  

• Thailand resumes TEST & GO scheme, reopens Pattaya and Ko Chang Sandbox starting February 1

  Allowing fully vaccinated travellers from around the world to apply for a TEST & GO Thailand Pass up to 60 days in advance with confirmed payments for accommodation on Day 1 and Day 5, two RT-PCR tests, and a prearranged airport transfer on Day 1.

  

• Bangkok, Northern Provinces to experience high PM2.5 levels from January 25-28

  The Center for Air Pollution Mitigation (CAPM) has warned that Bangkok and many provinces in Northern Thailand will see a rise in fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less in diameter (PM2.5) this week.

  

• PM Prayut orders intensified crackdown on call-centre scams in Thailand

  Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Digital Economy and Society Ministry and the Royal Thai Police to step up crackdowns on call-centre scams.

  

• Covid can cause your penis to shrink, doctor agrees

  Dr. Winter also added that proper blood flow to the penis can be disrupted by the virus, which in turn can cause erectile dysfunction.

  

• Driver blames “faulty” GPS after driving his car into a pond

  The driver claimed that the GPS company should be held liable for the accident as he was simply following the GPS directions.

  

• Thailand’s GPO to sell ATKs for 35 baht per piece

  GPO is set to sell 3.5 million antigen test kits (ATKs) to the public for a much lower price of 35 baht a piece.

  

• Badminton Tournament with a Cause – A Donation Drive for Adopt A Special Angel

  With the initiative of Badminton Master’s Club Admins and Lawin International, a KING SIZE Box will be placed at the event where you can drop all your donations

  

• LOOK: First PINKnic sa Thailand, mala-Christmas party ang vibes!

  Tatlong events sa magkakaibang lugar sa Thailand ang isinagawa bilang pagpapakita ng suporta para sa tandem na Leni Robredo-Kiko Pangilinan.

  

• No more quarantine for Thailand-Singapore (vice versa) vaccinated travelers beginning Dec 14, 2021

  This means that vaccinated passengers from Thailand to Singapore (and vice versa) will no longer be quarantined once they arrive at their respective destinations, but Covid-19 testing is still in effect.