Six Filipinos trapped, hiding from gunman inside Terminal 21 Korat

Four Filipinos are now hiding from the gunman inside Terminal 21 in Korat. The Philippine Embassy is now coordinating with them.

Farangs who don’t wear masks ‘should be kicked out’ – Health minister

Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday slammed foreign tourists who refused to wear face masks handed out by the government, saying they “should be kicked out”.

In a time of nCoV, Thailand not in panic mode

Why shouldn't we be in panic mode in Thailand? First, Thailand’s health care system ranked sixth best in the world in 2019.

Thailand cures, fully discharges 8 coronavirus patients; 17 others not critical

The National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT) said that out of 25 cases of coronavirus, 8 were fully recovered from the infection, and discharged from hospitals. The 17 others who were also infected are not in critical condition. Here’s the complete post on NNT Facebook. Should Thailand be worried? None has died from coronavirus in […]

UPDATE: Funeral wake and viewing of Teacher James on February 5-6

A mass will be held on February 7 (Friday) at 9:00 in the morning before his remains are flown back to the Philippines.

2020 holidays observed by Philippine Embassy in Bangkok

Here is the list of holidays observed by the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok for the year 2020.  Philippine holidays are based on Presidential Proclamation No. 845 dated 15 Nov 2019. Thai holidays are based on information provided by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. All details are taken from the Embassy website. Holidays observed by […]

Thailand observes Makha Bucha on February 10; first long weekend of the year

On February 10, 2020, Thailand is observing the Makha Bucha Holiday. Makha Bucha Day is a Buddhist holiday celebrated in Thailand. It is based on the Buddhist Lunar Calendar and comes in February or March on the Gregorian Calendar. The celebration is held during the third lunar month of the year because Buddha is said […]

Thailand brings citizens back from China’s virus-hit Wuhan

A plane carrying Thais from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China arrived at U-tapao airport in Rayong on Tuesday

7 Filipinos die in Thailand in January alone

Most cases are health related deaths.

Thai national nabbed at NAIA with P28 million shabu

NAIA Customs collector Carmelita Talusan identified the suspect as Pakjira Janwong who arrived via AirAsia flight Z2-288 at around 3 a.m. in Manila.

TFC News Thailand by Goldie Saurin, correspondent

Narito ang report ni kababayan Goldie Saurin, ang pinakabagong TFC News correspondent sa Thailand.

Bangkok most at risk from global spread of coronavirus; Manila ranks 25th

Bangkok and Hong Kong are most at-risk from the spread of coronavirus based on air travelers expected to arrive from affected cities in China, population mapping experts at the University of Southampton concluded.

Expat Loan Christmas Promo Grand Prize Winner

Congratulations to the lucky winners of Expat Loan Christmas Promo raffle draw!

Smog update: Unsafe smog covers greater Bangkok

Unsafe smog levels covered most of greater Bangkok on Monday morning, with the worst air in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district and Samut Prakan's Muang district, the Pollution Control Department reported.

Police General Hospital waives Teacher James’ 250k THB hospital bills

Meanwhile, the money donated will be used for his repatriation which also costs around 80,000 baht and the rebooking of his sisters return tickets Bangkok to Valencia, Bukidnon were paid for by OWWA.

First coronavirus death outside China recorded in the Philippines

The first novel coronavirus-related death outside China was recorded in the Philippines, the World Health Organization's representative in the country said Sunday.