Philippines now has 20 coronavirus cases – DOH

Philippines confirms 10 new coronavirus cases, bringing total number of infected people to 20.

Kasikorn Bank stops exchanging foreign money nationwide due to COVID-19

The bank said it was their "civic duty" to act on this "very important" issue.

CPA Thailand suspends TOEIC for foreign test takers without work permit

The Center for Professional Assessment (Thailand) announced on its Facebook page the temporary suspension of TOEIC Testing effective March 6.

TAT update: Don Mueang Airport enhances COVID-19 surveillance

The extra screening points are in addition to the entry screening points at the International Arrivals, Level 1, International Passenger Terminal 1.

Airlines to check medical certificate before issuing boarding pass – TH Aviation authority

The Philippines is not in Thailand’s list of high risk countries. However, airline staff may ask for a medical certificate depending on the airline.

Philippines now has 10 coronavirus cases

The Department of Health (DOH) reported four new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to ten.

Qatar bans travelers from Thailand, Philippines, 12 other countries due to COVID-19

The ban covers China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand.

Thailand allocates 100 billion baht to support citizens during COVID-19 pandemic

It includes cash handouts to individuals to help them cope with the impact of Covid-19. The amount of subsidy per head is estimated to be between 1,000-2,000 baht.

Patong in Phuket cancels official Songkran festival events

“This year, Patong will not hold any official Songkran festival celebration events at all.”

Philippines has 2 new coronavirus cases, 5 total

The Philippines confirmed Friday 2 more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total confirmed coronavirus cases to 5.

Thailand has four new Covid-19 cases, total of 47

The new cases raise the number of local Covid-19 cases to 47. Of these, 31 have recovered and returned home, 15 remained at hospitals and one died.

Famous tourist destination Bangsaen cancels all official Songkran activities due to COVID-19

People have also been asked not to throw water as a COVID-19 precaution.

Filipino graduate students at AIT showcase amazing pinoy talents

Congratulations AFSA!

New Philippine ambassador to Thailand named

According to various online sources, newly-appointed Ambassador Millicent Cruz-Paredes is the Chief Coordinator of the Office of the Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs. She has also served as Assistant Secretary of the Office of Asian and Pacific Affairs (ASPAC).

1 Filipina teacher dies of motorcycle accident, 1 critical in Pattaya

Two female teachers from Marivit School Pattaya had motorcycle accident on Tuesday evening, March 3.

Travelers from 9 ‘high risk’ countries subject to 14-day home quarantine

Visitors and Thai citizens returning from the high risk areas will be subject to 14-days home quarantine, even if they are cleared of the disease, unless they have permission from health officials.