Meet Khun Natapanu, Thailand’s COVID-19 spokesman who grew up in the Philippines

He can still clearly name his favorite pinoy bands and singers such as Paco Arespacochaga‎ of Introvoys, The Dawn and Francis Magalona.

‘Expat Travel Deal 2020’ to offer domestic tourism promotions on September 11-13

The event will take place from 11 to 13 September, 2020, from 10.00 to 22.00 Hrs. at the Quartier Gallery, EmQuartier shopping mall in Bangkok. The event is free for interested persons.

Prime Minister says Thailand must open to limited foreign arrivals

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday stressed the need for Thailand to start opening up to limited foreign tourist arrivals “as the country needs oxygen to breathe for survival.”

New traffic fines cost 200 to 1,000 baht

The fines are in the amounts of 200, 400, 500 and 1,000 baht and cover all kinds of vehicles.

Thailand approves extension of emergency for another month

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a one-month extension of the state of emergency through September 30 to control the Covid-19 outbreak as the nation seeks to prolong its streak of going three months without a local transmission.

5 Thai returnees found positive in state quarantine

The government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported five new cases over a 24-hour period today, August 25, the 92nd day without any domestic case since May.

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.