Bizarre as it may sound but this incident just happened in Udon Thani. A 23-year-old lady passenger offered to have sex with his motorcycle taxi driver instead of paying the 40-baht fare, prompting the driver to call for police help, In a Bangkok Post article, the incident occurred around 7:30PM on June 26 at a […]
In an expected reversal, the Thai government is now reclassifying cannabis flower as “controlled herbs”, with tighter licensing requirements, and is banned for public sale. In a The Nation news article, the Public Health Ministry issued the reversal following a mandate from PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra during a recent Cabinet meeting. This move is in response […]
Applications for F, M and J nonimmigrant visas–including international students and exchange visitors, are now required to adjust their social media accounts to ‘public’. In an announcement by the official Facebook page of the US Embassy in Bangkok, this move is intended to “facilitate vetting procedures and help US authorities to verify the identity and […]
Due to escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, some travel agencies offering visa run services are temporarily shutting down services. According to a Facebook post by Meesuk Travel, they have temporarily postponed their visa run services due to the current situation. The travel agency is closely monitoring the situation and will keep its patrons updated […]
A 60-year old man has died outside a Pracha Uthit clinic after clinic staff refused to treat him, with one staff saying “don’t die in the clinic”. According to a Bangkok Post, the family is calling for an investigation which happened last June 18. The man’s son approached the nearest clinic after the man experienced […]
AI manipulated bank transaction slips are saturating social media as a netizen shared her experience of being scammed. In an Inquirer News article, the viral Facebook post warns the public to be vigilant when doing online transactions. Her story began when her batchmate, who owes her money, sent bank transaction slips, proving that she has […]
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has recorded a significant jump in COVID-19 cases with 76,161 new infections and 40 additional deaths, with some raising concerns about the on-going outbreak. In a Thaiger news article, the numbers mentioned above span from May 24 to June 14, bringing a total of 476,584 cases since January 1. […]
Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered stricter implementation against foreign nationals working in jobs only reserved for Thai citizens, after over 4,000 arrests were made in the past nine months. In a Bangkok Post article, Ministry Spokesperson Phumphat Muanchan said that the crackdown aims to protect Thai workers and prevent employers from bypassing legal hiring […]
Thailand is experiencing a troubling decline in birth rates, highlighting major challenges ahead for the Kingdom, A study by Mahidol University revealed that while 1.2 million births were recorded in 1972, this number has constantly been falling since 1984. In a Bangkok Post article, the Department of Provincial Administration under the Ministry of Interior, births […]
Fulbright Philippines is now accepting applications for its Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program for Academic Year 2026-2027. The FLTA Program is a full scholarship program for early-career English language educators (not more than seven years of teaching experience). English language teachers will be invited to work as a Filipino-language teaching assistant at a […]
Thailand is still going to expect isolated heavy rains across the upper regions while isolated thunderstorms are expected in the South, as reported by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) on Sunday. In a The Nation Thailand report, the forecast is from moderate southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. […]
To honor and recognize outstanding Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), together with the Philippine Embassy in Thailand invites individuals to nominate outstanding OFWs who has become icons and symbols of hard work, dedication and perseverance in the 2025 edition of the Bagong Bayani Awards. If you are an active OFW, […]
In a historic feat, Thailand’s first ever Miss World, Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri, arrived back in Bangkok, on Saturday, June 14. According to a Bangkok Post article, upon Opal’s arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, she was greeted with loud cheers from pageant fans. “This crown belongs to every Thai”, where she made a speech at the arrival […]
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is introducing new rules to make things “fairer” between regular-metered taxis and ride-hailing app Grab. In a The Nation article, all ride-hailing services–including taxis and motorbike taxis–must register within 90 days with the government. They will also need to follow official standards set by the DLT. DLT Director-General Jirut […]
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has directed government agencies to set up designated smoking areas in Thai airports, aligning with international norms and responding to concerns raised by foreign tourists, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub on Tuesday. In a The Nation report, Jirayu stated that the prime minister informed the Cabinet that many international visitors were […]
Dozens of badminton enthusiasts have filed police complaints after a much-anticipated “badminton tournament” failed to take place, leaving players frustrated and out of pocket. The incident follows closely on the heels of a similarly failed “marathon” event at Suan Luang Rama 9 Park, also organized by the same company. According to the Bangkok Post, representatives […]
