Philippine Embassy Bangkok closes on August 13 & 27

The 2018 Schedule of Consular Services can be found in this link: http://www.bangkokpe.dfa.gov.ph/advisories-and-announcements/801-2018-schedule-of-consular-services

PHL Embassy invites Filcom to a lecture on Philippine Handicrafts

If you want to join, send an email to bkkpe.cultural@gmail.com on or before August 20, 2018 or call 02-259-0139.

‘The Hows Of Us’ to screen in Bangkok on September 8-9

THOU tickets in Bangkok cost from 200 THB to 350 THB. To buy tickets, please contact Filipino Films in Thailand.

PHL Embassy emergency hotline

Republic Act No. 7157, otherwise known as "Philippine Foreign Service Act of 1991", provides that one of the mandates given to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is to ensure the “Protection of the rights and promotion of the welfare and interest of Filipinos overseas”.

OFWs applying for Non-B in Penang asked to provide NBI clearances from TH and PHL

A Filipino national was denied his Non-B visa application on July 12, 2018 at Royal Thai Consulate General in Penang, Malaysia after he was not able to provide an NBI clearance from the Philippines when an officer asked him to.

OFW’s remains repatriated; wife thanks everyone

The wife of deceased OFW has taken to Facebook her gratitude to all the people who helped them in repatriating his husband’s remains to the Philippines.

Chavit Singson, Perfecto Yasay & Peter Lavina to attend PCU graduation in Bangkok

Aside from overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and expat graduates, those who are joining the graduation rites are Philippine mayors, councilors and government employees who are enrolled at the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Legislative Academy.

More financial help needed for Angelo’s family

The remains of Angelo Gonzales will be repatriated on Monday, July 16 at 3:00 in the afternoon. His family needs more help so they can send him back to the Philippines.

OFW father of two found dead at home in Bangkok

Gonzales,40, is a native of Bocaue, Bulacan. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, an accounting staff and their two children who are both studying in Bangkok.

“I Love You, Hater” to screen in Bangkok on July 21 & 28

Western Union, Filipino Films in Thailand's major sponsor is giving away 150 tickets every movie to lucky Western Union customers.

The search is on for Queen TCC 2018

Eight lovely contestants are vying for the title of Queen TCC 2018. The pageant will start at 6:00 pm on Saturday.

Bangkok University to offer 50% scholarship grants to five Filipino students

Bangkok University, the first and largest private university in Thailand will give scholarship grants to five Filipino students who are interested in taking Bachelor of Communication Arts in Innovative Media Production. Classes will start in August 2018.

Stricter Thai labor law for foreign workers to take effect on July 1

Effective July 1, foreigner who works without a valid Work Permit or found working or has a job that is different from the one specified in the Work Permit will be fined 5,000-50,000 THB and deported and will not be allowed to apply for a Thai Visa and work permit for 2 years.

Philippine Embassy closes on long weekend July 27-30

It’s a long weekend from July 27 to 30 as Thailand celebrates Asarnha Bucha Day and His Majesty the King’s birthday, respectively.

Honorary Consulate in Chiang Mai joins LANNA EXPO 2018

The Philippine booth for Chiang Mai World Fair at LANNA EXPO 2018 showcased wood carvings by Dante Valdellon, a Filipino artist who has been living in Chiang Mai for over 40 years. Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country's flag carrier and LMS Jiaogulan, producer of herbal tea also joined the expo.

Philippine Christian Univ to hold 76th graduation rites in Bangkok

A total of 350 students have finally completed their graduate and undergraduate degrees and are set to join the 76th commencement exercises of Philippine Christian University on  July 29, 2018 at Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok.