Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand dies

Ukrainian Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Mr. Andrii Beshta, died of a heart attack today (Sunday), and his death was not COVID-19 related

Thailand extends state of emergency until end of July

Below is the official press release on the extension period of the enforcement of the Declaration of an Emergency Situation in all areas of the Kingdom from Thai Public Relations Department.

PAL BKK-MNL flight update in June & July 2021

Here is the list of confirmed and cancelled Philippine Airlines (PAL) flights in June and July 2021. Other flights are still under consideration based on arrival allotment and available quarantine facilities in Manila.

More than 1 million Thais apply to get vaccine jab in Bangkok

The first day of vaccine reservations for the public drew an overwhelming response, with more than 1 million applications registered in Bangkok.

53 year-old man shoots teenage gf in Bangkok taxi over break up

A 53-year-old man fatally shot his girlfriend, 19, in a taxi on Wednesday after she told him she was ending their relationship.

Pattaya to scrap 14-day quarantine beginning 4th quarter of 2021

Pattaya mayor Sontaya Kunplome on Wednesday chaired a meeting to discuss "Pattaya, Move on," a plan to fully reopen to foreign tourists in the fourth quarter after vaccinating more than two-thirds of local residents and workers in the local service sector against the coronavirus.

Ambassador Paredes elected as vice chair of annual UN policy forum

H.E. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, Ambassador of the Philippines to Thailand and Philippine Representative to United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), was elected as one of the Vice-Chairs of the 77th Session of ESCAP, which was held on April 26-29

Thai gov’t says tourism industry may not recover until 2026

The country welcomed nearly 40 million visitors in 2019 -- the last year before the pandemic -- earning 1.8 trillion baht in revenue.

Filipina student selected Valedictorian at Berkeley International School in Bangkok

Congratulations kabayan Raine, and to the Deomampo-Prieto family!

On-site vaccination facility to open at Thailand’s Bang Sue Grand Station

The Transport Ministry has arranged convenient public transport for those who want to receive the jabs.

Chiang Rai imposes strict travel restrictions from Dark Red zone effective May 21

The northern province of Chiang Rai’s communicable disease committee is imposing travel restrictions on all arrivals from the country’s four Dark Red zone provinces – Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan, starting today, May 21.

China vaccinates its citizens in Thailand

China recently donated 500,000 vaccine doses, and Thailand agreed in turn to inoculate Chinese nationals as it slowly rolls out shots for its own citizens to contain a coronavirus surge that has sickened tens of thousands in the past two months.

Former pinoy hotel staff celebrates birthday by giving food packs

Kabayan Josaphat P. Bergantin is celebrating his 27th birthday today, May 20. And as appreciation to all the blessings he had unexpectedly received during the pandemic, instead of partying he decided to share some food packs to our needy kababayan and foreign national friends.

Thailand new school term postponed again to June 14

The Thai Ministry of Education has decided to delay further the start of the new school term, from June 1 to June 14, after the first postponement from May 17.

Foreigners can now register online for COVID-19 vaccine at Princess Chulabhorn Royal Academy

Chulabhorn Hospital in the capital’s Chaeng Wattana area is accepting online registration for foreign nationals without Thai identification documents.

Got vaccinated? Get your freebies at Thai McDonald’s, Zen, Khiang, Tummour and many more!

Thai McDonald's has started giving away normal-sized french fries for those who got their first jab. The fast-food giant is targeting to give the fries to 50,000 vaccinated people across the kingdom.