A 27-year-old Thai woman gave birth on a roadside in Don Muang district, Bangkok and left the newborn to die in order to join the Songkran festivities. This incident happened April 14 and later went viral on social media. According to a Thaiger post, Piyathida, the woman who was later identified, was seen in CCTV […]
Thailand has ranked 9th in the world instant noodles consumption, according to the latest study released by the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA). In a The Nation post, the study was based on total packs consumed annually, including 15 countries with the highest demand for instant noodles. China and Hong Kong leads the list, with […]
2 Filipino tourists were injured in a landslide in Haew Narok Waterfall in Khao Yao due to a landslide caused by heavy rains on Wednesday, April 16. In a The Nation report, the section where the two Filipinos were injured has now been closed off to visitors. According to the Chief of the Khao Yao […]
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced that starting April 14, 2025, all documents needing Apostille certification can now submit their documents online through the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), and may not need to visit the DFA center. For documents like Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Advisory on Marriage and Certificate of No Marriage Record […]
The operator of NAIA is proud to announce new improvements especially for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)! In a post, there is now a dedicated OFW Immigration area, under the Manila International Airport Authority. “Departing OFWs no longer need to line up at the regular counters”, said the post. Upcoming developments include a “special rest area […]
If you are travelling to Thailand between April 11 to 17, passengers may receive a cute Moo Daeng plush keepsake from the Airports of Thailand (AOT). In a The Nation report, the giveaway is part of a series of Songkran celebrations at the airport. Aside from the Moo Daeng plushies, Thai cultural performances and festive […]
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed that another Filipino has been identified to be a casualty in the March 28 7.7 quake that hit Mandalay in Myanmar. Through the Philippine Embassy in Yangon, the family has been informed and has requested the media to respect their privacy in this very difficult time. “Out […]
Bangkokians are in for a treat as Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit confirms the roll out of its 20 baht per trip on eight Bangkok railway lines starting September 30. In a The Nation report, the announcement was made Thursday, April 10, which confirms the new pricing scheme. In order to avail of the 20 baht […]
Known for its iconic structure and historical significance, the immaculate ‘Temple of Dawn’ is part of the preliminary list in a bid to be part of UNESCO’s heritage site. In a The Nation report, the Thai cabinet is backing a proposal for nominating the “Phra Prang of Wat Arun Ratchawararam: Identity of the Rattanakosin Kingdom” […]
The Oxford English Dictionary has added 11 new Filipino words for its March 2025 update. In an Inquirer.net article, the Oxford English Dictionary explained: “Often, when we talk about untranslatable words, what we are actually talking about are words that have been lexicalized in one language but not in others, which is what makes them […]
Mexican actor Manuel Masalva, best known for his role in Netflix’s “Narcos: Mexico”, is in critical condition after contracting a dangerous bacterial infection after his visit to the Philippines. In an ABS-CBN News article, Department of Health (DOH) spokesman Albert Domingo confirmed the 44-year-old star was placed in a medically induced coma after his trip […]
Following the deadly and destructive earthquake last March 28, the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) will be closing the Krungthep Bridge for quake safety checks. In a The Nation report, the temporary closure of the Krungthep Bridge is to make way for the safety inspections and the testing of its opening-closing mechanism following the recent […]
The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar (Yangon) has announced assistance for Filipinos in Myanmar, after the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the second most populated city Mandalay. Current death toll is now at 3,354 individuals. The Embassy is now accepting requests for Filipinos who wished to be repatriated on April 12. Since commercial flights are still […]
The National Telecom (NT) and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) conducted a test using the Cell Broadcast (CB) disaster warning system on Sunday. In a The Nation article, The test, which was done at the National Telecom’s headquarters in Chaengwattana, is in response to the 7.7 earthquake that happened last March 28. […]
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The recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar and surrounding countries including Thailand, has revealed issues in the country about disaster readiness and management. In a recent The Nation report, Apple has confirmed that it would be unlocking the cell broadcast system in Thailand, which will reach 50 million users in the country to receive […]
