First batch of COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Thailand

A Thai Airways International plane carrying the vaccine from Beijing landed at the airport at 10.05am.

Queen of Thai Street Food Supinya ‘Jay Fai’ Junsuta wins ‘Icon Award for Asia’

Bangkok’s celebrity street food chef, Ms. Supinya ‘Jay Fai’ Junsuta was named winner of the ‘Icon Award for Asia’ in addition to her eatery receiving ‘Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021’ honors.

Piyavate Hospital’s International Medical staff composed of 11 Filipinos, 1 Burmese and 3 Thais

Meet the International Medical Coordination Center staff composed of 11 Filipinos, 1 Burmese, 3 Thais.

747 Cafe, a cozy airplane coffee station in Bangkok

Entrance to the airplane is 120 THB with free coffee.

Thailand to start vaccinations on February 14 in Samut Sakhon

Thailand will administer the first inoculations, with the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca, on February 14 in Samut Sakhon province to frontline medical personnel and public health volunteers on a voluntary basis

Pinoy Street Food Buffet every Wednesday at Viva Filipinas

Enjoy the following street food for only 299 THB. Come and avail of Viva’s COME 5 PAY 4 promotion.

Pinoy Cyclists Tour Pattaya and Sattahip

Groups rides are great for getting to know friends. The other day some Pinoy Cyclists or Padyakers toured parts of Pattaya and Sattahip. If you want to join a future ride you can join the group’s Facebook Group and ask one of the admins to add you to the group chat. If you have a […]

Paolo Hospital Paholyothin provides FREE transportation service for Filipinos, expats in Bangkok

At least 3 hours booking in advance is required except for emergency ambulance service.

Paolo Hospital Paholyothin, one of the top-ranked private hospitals in Thailand

Paolo Hospital Phaholyothin has some Filipino and other English-speaking staff who can assist international patients.

Ministry of Public Health advises public to keep eye on their health this winter

The Thai Ministry of Public Health is advising the general public to keep an eye on their health in winter as familiar flu-like symptoms could be from Covid-19.

Outbreak of “swimmer’s itch” in the south of Thailand

The director of the Chana Hospital in Songkhla in the south of Thailand said that 233 people had sought medical help after showing symptoms of the skin rash known as "swimmer's itch".

Best cafes along Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road

Filipino educator and entrepreneur Dario Mando has shared with PinoyThaiyo the most-visited and panoramic cafes in Pathum Thani and Nakhon Nayok provinces.

WHO chief says COVID-19 vaccine may be ready by year-end

A vaccine against COVID-19 may be ready by year-end, the head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for solidarity and political commitment by all leaders to ensure equal distribution of vaccines when they become available. “We will need vaccines and there is hope that by the end […]

The matriarch of Lola’s Kitchen pioneers Filipino gastronomy in Thailand

“This is the first elegant Filipino restaurant where you can proudly bring in your expat friends to let them experience our Filipino gastronomy."

Meet Pinoy model Hans Manikan in Thailand

Meet Hansel “Hans” Manikan, the first Thailand-based Filipino model PinoyThaiyo has interviewed. He modeled for Thai seaweed snack “Tao Kae Noi”, MBK Center, Western Union, beauty clinic Atom clinic and ONE HD (ONE Championship) among many other projects.

Suicide Prevention Hotline

Due to recent events of locals and our kababayans taking their lives due to COVID-19, Thailand has a non-profit organization that can provide professional help called Samaritans Thailand. Hotline Numbers:English: 027136791Thai: 027136793 They are a group made up of volunteers and professionals who are ready to listen. Please share this post if you know someone […]