Pope Francis arrives in Thailand, welcomes by his cousin Sister Ana Rosa

His second cousin, Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, who has been a missionary in Thailand since the 1960s was also present and the first one to welcome the Pope as he deplaned.

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Thailand

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages from the quake.

Deputy PM Somkid asks Ministry of Finance to be prepared

Last week, an article on Bangkok Post said that Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak delegated the Finance Ministry to prepare measures to brace for global economic uncertainties next year. He added after the meeting that the “global economy’s turnaround is unlikely next year, so the country must prepare measures to handle the still-sluggish global economy”. […]

Itinerary, program, guidelines for attending Pope Francis’ masses

A manual which contains Pope Francis' itinerary, program of his masses and guidelines for the faithfuls who are attending the 4-day Papal Visit has been posted today.

Where to watch: Pope Francis’ visit live on TV

Pope Francis' visit will be broadcasted live on television.

Pope Francis arrives today

Pope Francis is expected to arrive in Bangkok today, November 20, 12:30 PM at the Military Air Terminal 2 in Don Muang.

Pia Wurtzbach to grace Bangkok’s 2nd International Thai Silk Fashion Week

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach will once again  do a walk ramp at the 2nd International Thai Silk Fashion Week at Central World, Bangkok on November 20.  This is Wurtzbach’s second year of representing the Philippines in the said fashion show. The event will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM Eden Zone, Ground floor, […]

Chinese medical tourists to replace zero-dollar tourists

Of Thailand’s 35 million tourists in 2018, 9% are estimated to have been medical tourists, a large portion of which were Chinese.

Frost covers plants, insects in Chiang Mai

Plants and insects were covered in frost on Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai province where temperature drops to 4 Celsius on Monday morning. Chiang Mai City Life reported that tourists were glad to see rare natural phenomena that happen only when temperature drops really low – hoar frost, a grayish-whit crystalline  deposit of frozen water […]

Program at Pope Francis’ biggest mass in Thailand on November 21

Have you registered to attend Pope Francis biggest mass in Thailand on November 21? Here is the program and some reminders sent via email. The posters include details of the mass on Thursday. The registration team sent these via email to those who have successfully registered. Some Filipinos have already picked up their IDs. Photo […]

Mother of pinay teacher in Nonthaburi dies

Any financial assistance to the bereaved family will be greatly appreciated. To help, you may send any amount to the account below.

LOOK: Pope Francis’ popemobile for Thailand November 20-23 visit

Here are photos of ‘popemobile’ that will be used by Pope Francis when he visits Thailand on November 20-23.

Beauty queen Alma Concepcion jams with Pinoy fans in Bangkok

Actress and beauty queen Alma Concepcion jammed with Filipino fans at Happy Bee Filipino Restaurant Bangkok on Wednesday evening. Concepcion recently won the Ms. Grand Universe 2019 title in October. She was also the Philippines’ representative at Miss Hawaiian Tropic in 1992 and Miss International 1994. The actress attended the Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai, […]

Thailand unveils ‘TAGTHAi’, one-stop shop app for tourists

Thailand unveiled a new mobile app dubbed as TAGTHAi which was designed to be a one-stop shop for tourists planning to visit Thailand, November 13. “TAGTHAi” was developed by Kasikorn Business Technology Group, the app will be operated by Thai Digital Platform Social Enterprise Co. The app offers access to services provided by 20 state […]

Radio Television Malacañang features Filipino educator in Thailand

Dr. Vergilio Quimba, Jr. is the Director's Secretary and Human Resource Coordinator at the Ekamai International School in Bangkok.

Thailand wins first Miss International title

Miss International is a Japan-based pageant held since 1960, and is one of the Big Four prestigious international pageants, the others being Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss Earth.