Reminders and holidays observed by the PHL Embassy

What are holidays observed by the PHL Embassy in Thailand?

Wife of Arthur Mina seeks financial assistance to repatriate his remains

After the heart-wrenching and devastating death of Filipino expat in Phuket Arthur Mina, the Filipino “bayanihan” spirit has been ignited to bring back the remains of Mina to the Philippines through financial assistance. However, a couple of months before his death, the Mina family also lost another member of their family, baby Zeal, and now, […]

PHL Embassy in BKK releases new passport application forms

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok has released a new set of forms for its constituents wishing for application or renewal. Three new formats are now out for 3 group classifications. White form: For renewal of ePassports for adults. Pink form: For all minors (below 18 years old); for new or renewal of their ePassports. Yellow […]

“Rebuilding Marawi Concert” proceeds turned over to Marawi LGU

After a successful “Rebuilding Marawi Concert” last November 18, the donations for the affected Filipino families in Marawi have now been turned over.

MRT, BTS SkyTrain extend services until 2:00 am on January 1

Both MRT Blue Line and Purple Line and BTS SkyTrain are extending their services on New Year from 6:00 am of December 31, 2017 to 2:00 am of January 1, 2018. This is BTS announcement posted on its website. “Such a wonderful ride! This New Year’s Eve, BTS is extending SkyTrain service hours from 06:00 […]

PHL Embassy in Bangkok hosts first Simbang Gabi 2017

Philippine Embassy is inviting everyone to join the first mass of the Misa de Gallo (Simbang Gabi) on December 16, 5:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church.

MRT to extend operation hours on New Year’s Eve

Transport services will run from 6am of December 31, up until 2am on January 1, 2018.

PHL Embassy in Bangkok to hold seminar for Pinoy expats

The talk will be conducted by speakers from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Ms Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul meets foreign media, shares her love for young people

Ms. Kobkarn shared some of the things that made her busy after her stint as minister.

Honorary Consulate releases advisory regarding registration of birth

Parents should also get the Thailand Birth Certificate translated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Report of Birth.

PHL Embassy in Bangkok calls for entries for “Mga Kwentong Pagkain”

You can win up to P20,000 cash, a culinary tour in Luzon, medal, special gift items, accommodations and round trip air tickets.

Duterte surprises OFWs from Qatar; welcomes with gifts

Around 200 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Qatar had the best surprise of their lives as President Rodrigo Duterte himself welcomed these “modern day heroes” at the Clark International Airport.

Thai driver’s license health rules add 5 more medical issues

Getting a Thai driver’s license might be a tad more difficult after the Department of Land Transportation (DLT) is ready to implement a regulation prohibiting applicants with 5 health issues from obtaining the said license next year.

OFW seeks help for ailing father in Thailand

"He was in the ICU [Intensive Care Unit] for 4 months in Nopharat Hospital in Minburi, underwent brain surgery, declared in coma twice and we were advised by the doctor to accept [his] death 2 times,”

F4L Singers to hold concert for a cause in Bangkok

The Friends for LIFE Singers will hold a concert for a cause which will benefit a pinoy scoliotic patient in Bangkok on December 9, 2017.

‘Unexpectedly Yours’ to screen in Bangkok on December 2-3

Western Union will give one FREE ticket for every TWO transactions in November. Send money now using Western Union to watch ‘Unexpectedly Yours’ for free!