Manila, Bangkok and other Southeast Asian cities will be hosting one of the most successful KPop groups of this generation. Blackpink will be staging three performances at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok this October as part of the Deadline World Tour that will start in July. In a Bangkok Post, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Singapore, […]
Starting June 1, motorcycle drivers and passengers will be facing a hefty fine of THB 2,000 for not wearing helmets, said the Royal Thai Police on Tuesday. Police Lieutenant General Nithikron Chintakanon said this is the government agency’s effort to “improve road safety and enforce traffic discipline nationwide”. In a The Nation report, the Commander […]
A 48-year-old passenger bound for Cebu was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 for making a bomb joke. In an Inquirer news report, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNPAVSEG) released a statement on Monday that the incident happened last Sunday. “Passenger reportedly made a comment suggesting the presence of […]
Nine foreigners were arrested earlier this month at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport for carrying over P441 million in cash. In a Philippine Star report, these foreigners–seven Chinese, one Indonesian, and one Kazakhstani–will be deported back to their countries as they are considered “undesirable aliens”, said the Bureau of Immigration. Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony […]
Thai government is keeping an eye for non-degree courses at colleges to prevent abuse from visitors and eventually using degrees to work in Thailand illegally. In a Bangkok Post article, Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Phonphongklang said on Sunday that the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation had issued new regulations that took effect […]
A new COVID 19 strain was detected in France. In an Abante TNT report, there are now 4 cases of the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 which was discovered in one of France’s municipalities, said Virologist Bruno Lina. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control has reported other NB.1.8.1 cases were detected in Germany, Ireland, […]
In a fight to stay “alive” in the airport, regular taxi drivers who are stationed at Suvarnabhumi airport threatens to block entry and exit points if the government fails to step in and remove Grab’s pick up points at the said airport. In a Bangkok Post article, about 50 taxi drivers began rallying outside the […]
The Ministry of Public Health (MPH) together with the National Health Security Office (NHSO), will offer free influenza vaccinations to seven high-risk groups at all medical facilities countrywide until August 31. The vaccines protect against three major strains, A (H1N1), A (H3N2) and B (Victoria lineage). In a The Nation article, the government has procured […]
Three senior highschool students from Nakhon Ratchasima have earned praise online after performing CPR on a student’s life. In a Bangkok Post article, the incident happened about 9 am on Monday at Surathampitak School when a ninth-grade student collapsed in the classroom. Classmates alerted the teacher and twelfth-graders Jirapat Srisawang (Tonkla), Kittiphop Khaisai (Prite) and […]
No Filipino have been affected by the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in Thailand, according to Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Paredes. In an Inquirer.net news article, Ambassador Paredes made the remark on Wednesday following a recent spike in COVID 19 cases among several Southeast Asian countries including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. In an […]
A 13-year old girl from Hua Hin has revealed that she was forced into sex work at age 11 by her mom and aunt, who sold her to a 50-year-old man for drug money and to repay debts from loan sharks. In a Bangkok Post article, the revelation came to light when the girl confessed […]
After successful trials over the past few weeks, the Ministry of Interior has confirmed the nationwide launch of the Cell Broadcast Emergency Alert System for July 2025. The system is aimed to deliver real-time emergency notifications on disasters, earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, floods, landslides and even severe air pollution covering a specific area or location. In […]
The Thai Red Cross and POP MART Thailand will be hosting POP BLOOD GIVER Season 4 from May 19-23, 2025 at the National Blood Centre along Henri Dunant Road, from 8:00am to 7:00pm daily. Donors will receive exclusive POP MART Art Toys–two blind boxes for first-time donors, one for returnees. Interested parties must register online […]
A research study organized by Klook, an online travel and booking platform, has listed travel as the top choice for Gen Y and Z to “de-stress and improve their well-being before heading back to grind of work or studies”. In a The Nation article, the study surveyed over 7,000 individuals from Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, […]
Tiktok influencer ShayanparsTV, is under fire among Thai netizens after he posted a video of himself dragging a loudspeaker and playing music at high volume inside the MRT train. In a Bangkok Post article, the video may have occurred on May 11 at the Klong Toey Station. In the video, a Thai passenger is heard […]
The Social Development Office (SDO) has announced measures to combat the return of COVID19, especially for preschool development centers Bangkok-wide. In a Bangkok Post article, Kanjana Phupipatthanaphon, SDO Director, highlighted the importance of following the DMHT measure – distancing, mask wearing, hand washing and temperature checks – to ensure the safety of children, volunteers, teachers, […]
