BTS warns commuters to stop gripping its train poles with their butts

"Do not lean against the pole or lean on the hands of other passengers who are holding the pole first.”

MRT Blue Line train fare hiked to maximum THB43 starting July 3

Cabinet meeting on Tuesday has approved a motion to increase the fare of MRT train in Chaloem Ratchamongkhon route, also known as Blue Line, to starting at 17 baht and capped at 43 baht from July 3 onward, a news source revealed.

More expensive airfare to be expected beginning July due to fuel surcharges

CAB Hearing Examiners Division Chief Atty. Blem Moro said that a plane trip from Manila to Cebu, for example, will have a surcharge of Php706.

Filipino food products attract Taiwanese taste buds and importers

After the road promotion, Philippine delegates continued the showcasing of Filipino dishes at the Food Taipei attracting the attention of importers.

Pilots and airlines reminded to comply with Thailand’s relaxed COVID-19 measures starting July 1

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued a notice (NOTAM) to pilots and airlines, reminding them to comply with the latest, but relaxed COVID-19 measures in Thailand, which will become effective on July 1.

Filipina wins transgender pageant in Pattaya

Filipina Fuschia Anne Ravena was crowned Miss International Queen 2022 on Saturday at a contest in Thailand billed as the world's largest and most popular transgender pageant.

Thailand issues new relaxed entry rules for airlines and passengers

Entry requirements are being relaxed in a bid to boost foreign tourist arrivals in the second half of the year.

Thailand sees 2 million foreign visitors from Jan 1-June 26

Thailand recorded about 2.03 million foreign tourist arrivals between Jan 1 and June 26, a government spokeswoman said on Monday, as many pandemic entry restrictions were eased.

Rare alignment of 5 planets will be visible in the skies above Thailand on Friday, Saturday

A rare five-planet “parade” will be visible in the skies above Thailand before dawn on Friday and Saturday, the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) said on Thursday.

Bangkok ranks world’s second best city for digital nomads

Bangkok is the world's second best city in which to work as a digital nomad because of its mix of accommodation, WiFi spots, transport and cuisine, according to a new study by the UK-based flexible working solutions provider The Instant Group.

IKEA plans to open Southeast Asia’s first city store in Sukhumvit

IKEA, a Swedish home furnishing brand, is scheduled to open its first Southeast Asian urban store in Bangkok by the end of next year.

Ateneo LSE Thailand holds 3rd commencement exercises 

Congratulations to the graduates of Ateneo Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program, known as Ateneo OF-LIFE LSE, in Thailand on June 19! The Ateneo OF-LIFE LSE is an executive program for overseas Filipino workers under Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) of the Ateneo De Manila University.

Thailand Pass’ registration scheme, insurance to be lifted from July 1

Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the removal of the Thailand Pass registration scheme and an US$10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors, effective 1 July, 2022.

Thai cabinet approves temporary lifting of TM6 for foreign visitors

Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told in a cabinet meeting that the proposed plan would lessen the time for foreign visitors to remain in the airport upon arrival, and thus alleviating the congestion

Thailand releases thousands of cannabis prisoners

More than 4,200 inmates serving sentences for cannabis offences were initially eligible for release from prisons nationwide on Thursday, when the delisting of cannabis as a narcotic drug took effect.

Thailand to start running buses to 10 Lao destinations from June 15

The state-operated Transport Co Ltd will have buses running on 10 routes from Thailand to Laos from June 15.