Thailand ready for reopening

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday urged the public, businesses and government to cooperate in preparing for the country's reopening to fully vaccinated tourists next month.

Phuket and Samui to ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated domestic tourists in mid-October

Phuket and Samui authorities have officially approved the easing of travel restrictions for fully vaccinated domestic tourists to enter the islands, following the upcoming implementation of the government’s “We Travel Together” tourist campaign in mid-October.

Ayutthaya resort owner makes floods into a tourist attraction

The idea of sipping coffee while soaking in the cool, clear waters of the Ayutthaya’s Noi River appears to be a huge draw, with many tourists flocking to Phak Hai district last weekend.

5,000 households in six districts of Chanthaburi inundated

Heavy rain throughout Tuesday night and early this morning dumped 300mm of water on Thailand’s eastern coastal province of Chanthaburi, flooding 162 villages and nine communities in six districts of the province. About 5,000 households, with about 15,000 people have been affected.

PH Embassy closes on October 13 in observance of HM King Bhumibol memorial day

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok is closed to the public on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in observance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day, a public holiday in Thailand.

Successive storms may cause floods in parts of central Thailand this week

People living downstream of Pasak Jolasid Dam in Ang Thong, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi and Ayutthaya have been warned to brace for flooding

Requirements to travel to Thailand as of October 1, 2021

From October 1, 2021, quarantine period is reduced from 14 days to 7 or 10 days for all air travellers. This applies to all travellers, regardless of their port of origin.

Thai PM Prayut says “no quarantine required for foreign visitors starting november 1

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked the CCSA and the Ministry of Public Health to urgently consider allowing foreign visitors to enter Thailand without any requirement for quarantine if they are fully vaccinated and arrive by air from low-risk countries.

Non-OFWs and non-Filipinos guide on arrival and quarantine procedures

Non-OFWs refer to Returning Overseas Filipinos (non-OFW students, non-OFW Balikbayan, non-OFW tourist, etc.), spouse and children of Filipinos, diplomats, foreign officials accredited by the Philippines, and eligible non-Filipino/foreign citizens.

OFW guide on arrival and quarantine procedures

An Overseas Filipino Worker or OFW is a person from the Philippines who is living and working in another country, typically on a temporary basis. This includes land-based OFWs and seafarers/sea-based OFWs. Families traveling together with at least one OFW will be considered all OFWs.

High tide raises Chao Phraya River level, floods communities in Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani

Riverside households in Bangkok’s neighbouring provinces of Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani, which are not protected by floodwalls, have been warned to brace for flooding on Sunday due to the high tide.

PAL confirms Bangkok-Manila flight on October 13; RT-PCR test not required

The Philippine Airlines Thailand office has confirmed PAL’s Bangkok-Manila flight on October 13.  RT-PCR test is also no longer required just like its previous flight on October 6. Next PAL Manila-Bangkok-Manila will be on October 20 and 27. Seats are still available. For easy booking, you can message PinoyThaiyo GO Facebook messenger from Monday-Friday, 9:00am […]

OFW advocate AKO-OFW runs for Party-List in congress

AKO OFW was founded by Dr. Chie Umandap, former OWWA Board of Trustee for Land-based OFW who has been an OFW advocate for almost two decades. Umandap was a long time OFW in the Middle East.

Suvarnabhumi APM train to open in time for return of international travelers

The Automated People Mover (APM) train system at Suvarnabhumi airport is 90 per cent complete and should be ready in time for the return of international travellers

Heavy rain forecast for most parts of Thailand, 14 provinces warned of flash floods

People living in Thailand’s central, lower north-eastern, eastern and southern regions have been warned to brace for heavy rain in the next 24 hours, which may result in flash floods in some areas and overflowing rivers, due to the influence of a strong south-westerly monsoon looming over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand […]

OWWA sets P400 million educational aid for kin of COVID affected OFWs

The project aims to provide educational assistance of PHP10,000.00 per annum for a maximum of 4 years