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.

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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.

After months of battle with cancer Filipino Teacher James passes away

After months of battling cancer and other illnesses, Filipino teacher Jaime “James” Ando Baguio passed away on Friday noon, January 31 at Police General Hospital in Bangkok.

World Health Organization declares global emergency as coronavirus spreads quickly

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, told a news conference in Geneva that recent weeks have witnessed an unprecedented outbreak which has been met by an unprecedented response.

Philippines confirms first case of new coronavirus

The woman arrived in Manila via Hong Kong on Jan. 21. She is now in an undisclosed government hospital.

Coronavirus outbreak possible in major tourist centers like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket

The ministry issued the warning on Wednesday after a Japanese coach driver was reported to have been infected with the novel coronavirus while driving a Chinese tour group from Wuhan city.

Coronavirus death toll in China reaches 170; Thailand has 14 confirmed infections

Thirty-seven of the 38 new deaths came in hard-hit Hubei province, the epicentre of a contagion that is causing mounting global fear.

Lola’s Kitchen, Filipino restaurant opposite Philippine Embassy opens

After a series of food tasting events, Lola’s Kitchen, a sophisticated Filipino restaurant across from the Philippine Embassy on Sukhumvit soi 49 will open Friday, January 31. Lola’s Kitchen is owned by successful Filipino entrepreneur Mrs Zenaida Vannaying and her family. The restaurant is founded to bring back and celebrate the memories of Lola Carolina, […]

Coronavirus fatalities reach 80, over 2,700 cases confirmed in China

China said on Monday that the death toll from a deadly viral outbreak spiked to 80 as the hard-hit epicentre province of Hubei suffered 24 new fatalities, while total confirmed cases nationwide rose sharply to 2,744