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 […]
The Karen National Union claims that midst the country’s situation, the military regime is continuing its airstrikes on villages. The Karen National Union is the country’s oldest ethnic army. In a The Nation article, the group said that under normal situations, the military would be prioritising relief operations but has instead focused on “deploying forces […]
Four Filipinos in Mandalay are still missing after the deadly 7.7 quake struck Myanmar and neighbouring countries Thailand, China and Vietnam. In an ABS-CBN News report, according to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega, two of the fours are a married couple and all four are working in the country. The families […]
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with 10 kilometers depth, devastated Mandalay in Myanmar at around 1:20pm last Friday, March 28. The shake was felt across Thailand, China and Vietnam. In Thailand, a construction site along Chatuchak district received the most damage as the on-going 30-floor State Audit Office crumbled to ashes. Hundreds of Thai and […]
A study conducted by the University of Oxford ranked Thailand in the 49th place in the World Happiness Report for 2024. According to a Bangkok Post report, out of 147 countries surveyed, Finland remained the happiest country for eight years while Afghanistan was the least. Thailand was ranked 58th in 2023. Participants from each country […]
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced that Filipinas now have an option to use their maiden names after marriage. According to a Philstar Life post, “For a woman who wishes to revert to the use of her maiden name, a duly authenticated birth certificate by the PSA: Provided, that she can only revert to […]
Thailand’s revenue office is now after influencers who are earning from online sales and income. The Thai Revenue Department has reminded online retailers, e-commerce businesses and social media influencers to file their income taxes before March 31. In a The Nation report, Department Director General Pinsai Suraswadi said that many young earners, including e-commerce vendors, […]
