Philippine Embassy closed on September 4-7

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok will be closed to the public from September 4-7 in observance of Songkran holidays.

Schools told to open spaces for students to discuss politics and education

The Education Ministry has already allowed students to organize political activities on campus, on the condition that they are carried out within the scope of the law and no outsiders are allowed to join such activities.

Digital innovator True Digital Group enters PH market with new TrueID platform

August 19, 2020 – MANILA, PHILIPPINES — True Digital Group primes Southeast Asia for a digital transformation by expanding its presence in the region, including an introduction to the Philippine market with its launch of TrueID yesterday.  Digital Transformation with True Digital Group True Digital Group (TDG) is a subsidiary of True Corporation, a leading […]

Khao San Road to fully reopen in September

Khao San Road, one of Bangkok's most famous tourist thoroughfares, is set to reopen fully next month after undergoing a major facelift during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Education Ministry announces major overhaul

The Education Ministry on Monday announced plans to improve the standard of Thai education with a focus on developing a platform called "Thailand Education Eco-System" to ensure students are well-prepared for the 21st century.

Biggest, 3rd Toto Inasal branch opens in Bangkok

Toto Inasal is owned by power couple educators Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Jongkasem Julakham Platon. One of their major partners is the Filipino-owned Saint Robert’s Group of Companies which has businesses in Thailand.

Students rally on Sunday at Democracy Monument

As darkness fell at Bangkok's Democracy Monument, the numbers of student-led protesters calling on the government led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to quit swelled well past 10,000.

Public holidays on September 4-7 in Thailand

The four-day weekend in September was a good choice as this month does not have any public holidays, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said.

Thailand’s schools resume normal classes on August 13

Starting this Thursday, all schools in Thailand, under the supervision of the Office of Basic Education Commission (OBEC), will resume in-person teaching, but on a trial basis.

First church gathering of Filipinos, other expats in Korat since lockdown

The officiating priest Fr. Joseph Baslao who is from Cagayan convinced them to go back to church and lift their spirits to the Lord now that they have got back their jobs.

More than 3,000 foreign teachers to enter Thailand, to undergo mandatory COVID-19 quarantine

On Saturday evening, 165 Filipino teachers arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on AirAsia Flight Z2 8287 and were immediately taken to ASQ facilities in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, Mr Attapon said.

SURVEY: 6th Special Chartered Flight Bangkok-Manila between August 15-30

Registration is on a first come, first served basis. The first 180 registrants will be prioritized for the next special chartered flight.

Thailand is one of seven COVID-19 low risk locations in US travel advisory

Thailand is among only seven countries and territories categorized in the latest US travel advisory as being at low-risk for COVID-19 infection. Professor Dr. Nop Siriruek Songsivilai, Secretary-General of the National Research Committee, said on Sunday that the inclusion of Thailand in the low risk list is a significant change and welcome news for Thailand. […]

OBEC to propose reopening of its 4,500 schools

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in March, OBEC has closed all its schools and introduced online learning. As the situation improved, and lockdown restrictions began to ease, OBEC resumed in-person classes on alternate days or alternate weeks, with online learning continuing for those not attending in person.

2 dead, 24 OFWs injured in Beirut port blast

Philippine Embassy in Beirut reports latest tally of affected OFWs: 24 injured, mostly Household Service Workers; 2 fatalities & 1 missing. Except for 1 critical, all injured in stable condition or minor wounds. Search for missing OFW ongoing.

SSO payments cut again to ease pain

Monthly social security contributions by employers and employees will be cut for the second time as a Covid-19 relief measure from September until November.