Thailand’s CP Group donates 5,000 dressed chicken for Filipino soldiers

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. thanked Thailand for the said donation which will help the soldiers.

Thailand confirms 50 more cases of COVID-19, total of 322

Of that number 41 cases were related to previous outbreak sites including a boxing stadium and entertainment venues in Bangkok. Only 9 were new cases, unrelated to previous outbreaks.

All travellers required to show health certificate, $100k insurance effective March 22

Travellers to Thailand have to now show authorities a health certificate, issued no more than 72 hours before travelling, confirming that they have been tested and are free from the virus. They must also present an insurance policy showing minimum coverage for coronavirus of not less than US$100,000.

Thai banks offer COVID-19 insurance for foreigners

Foreigners including Filipinos can apply for COVID-19 insurance in leading Thai banks. Here are some posts of our kababayan who were able to get the said insurance at Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and Government Savings Bank (GSB). Requirements are just passport and work permit. Other Filipinos who availed insurance said their dependents (Non-O) were also […]

Foreigners can claim medical expenses from state for virus treatment in Thailand

The Ministry of Public Health will work out the details of who, among non-Thais, are eligible to claim medical expenses and how much.

Thailand records 60 new COVID-19 infections, total of 272

The Health Ministry on Thursday said it discovered 60 new cases of the coronavirus infection in the country

Army disinfects Bangkok roads daily from 1am to 5am

The army on Thursday morning began spraying roads in Bangkok with disinfectant to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Thailand prepares for stage 3 outbreak including countrywide lockdown

Currently Thailand is still at stage 2. If the outbreak reaches its third stage, it will be hectic and the country will be locked down, said the Prime Minister.

Tourism Minister to seek help for tourists overstayers

By law, tourists from most countries can get a tourist visa for 30 days and are fined 500 baht for every day they overstay.

Thailand has 35 new COVID-19 cases, total of 212

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in Thailand as of 18 March 2020, 11.00 Hrs.

Philippine Embassy in Thailand’s advisory on COVID-19

Advice on emergency cases such as deaths, accidents, and assistance on emergency travel documents will still be provided seven days a week by messaging the ATN phone at +66-81-989-7116. An Embassy official will reply as soon as other cases are served.

OFWs, foreigners can leave Philippines during COVID-19 lockdown

All persons, regardless of nationality, except for Filipino tourists, may now fly out of the country at any time.

Bangkok governor signs order closing entertainment venues in the capital

He also appealed to everyone in the capital to stay calm, hoping that Thailand will weather this health crisis.

Thai gov’t announces measures to limit people’s movement, travel

Below is the gist of the meeting published by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on its website.

Thailand to postpone New Year holiday, close schools to combat COVID-19

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved plans to postpone next month's Thai New Year holiday and to close schools to limit the spread of the coronavirus

PAL’s international flights to operate until March 19

We continue to operate INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS up to 11:59PM March 19, 2020.