Outbreak of “swimmer’s itch” in the south of Thailand

The director of the Chana Hospital in Songkhla in the south of Thailand said that 233 people had sought medical help after showing symptoms of the skin rash known as "swimmer's itch".

Cold weather to continue in Bangkok, neighboring provinces in coming days

People living in Bangkok experienced cool breezes throughout Wednesday, as temperatures dropped by 1-3oC, due to the arrival of a cold front from China.

Schedule of TOEIC Listening and Reading Test in November 2020

For Test Reservation, please contact CPA Call Center at least 1 day in advance during Monday-Saturday 8.00-16.30 except CPA (Thailand) office holidays.

Thailand relaxes criteria for issuing tourist visas; tourists can stay up to 150 days

TAT executive director for tourism products, Thapanee Kiatphaibool, said that the tourism situation in Thailand is recovering. She said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had relaxed criteria for tourist visas, to allow foreigners to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days, and up to 90 days in the case of an extension.

Thai PM Prayut congratulates Biden on winning US presidential election

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has sent a message congratulating former vice president Joe Biden on his election as the 46th president of the United States.

Expat Loan Christmas Tiktok & Raffle Promo on December 26

Promote Expat Loan in a Tiktok-style video of at least 10 seconds or more and get the chance to win 10,000 THB cash prize on December 26.

CCSA panel approves 10-day quarantine

A subcommittee of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Thursday approved reducing quarantine to 10 days for foreign tourists from countries with the same or slightly higher contagion risk as Thailand.

OFWs displaced by pandemic to get P10,000 upon arrival in Manila

Repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were displaced by the new coronavirus pandemic will each receive P10,000 in government assistance upon their arrival in Manila.

PAL Manila-Bangkok flight on November 18

Philippine Airlines will have a special flight from Manila to Bangkok on November 18, Wednesday.

OFW dies in car accident; son still in ICU

Mr. Jason V. Milambiling, 51, was traveling with his son and Thai colleague when they met an accident on October 26. He passed away the following day due to cardiac arrest and lost of blood at Surat Thani Hospital.

Best islands in Asia found in Cebu and Visayas; Thailand’s Ko Pha Ngan ranks 3rd

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High-speed train linking Bangkok with Nong Kai to operate in 2025

The HST between Bangkok and Nong Khai is tentatively due to start operations in 2025.

Schoolgirl slapped for not standing up during national anthem

A 15-year-old schoolgirl was slapped in the face by a nationalist who got angry when the girl did not stand up for the national anthem at a train station in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.

Immigration Bureau reminds foreigners to apply for visa extension before October 31

The Immigration Bureau on Tuesday reminded foreigners whose visas are expiring to submit their applications for extension of temporary stay before October 31.

Pinay ambassador huling ginugulpi ang pinay na katulong

Pinauuwi sa Pilipinas ang Philippine Ambassador to Brazil na si Marichu Mauro matapos lumabas ang CCTV footage ng kaniyang mga panggugulpi sa kaniyang Pinay household helper.

Compulsory COVID-19 insurance to enter Thailand can now be purchased online

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to share the latest announcement from the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) that foreign visitors will be able to purchase compulsory COVID-19 insurance policy online prior to visiting the Kingdom.