As expats living and working in Thailand, we are very much familiar with common Thai symbols like the elephant, or even the giant Buddha statues, or even phad thai. But how much do we really know of the kingdom’s official flag? In a The Nation article, the Thai flag, or the Thong Trairong, symbolizes a […]
A Sunday morning Cebu Pacific flight, which was enroute to Tawi-Tawi, was forced to return to Zamboanga International Airport due to an “aircraft technical issue”, as reported by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). In a GMA News Online article, flight 5J 4965, was scheduled to leave Zamboanga at 11:35AM and was scheduled […]
Due to escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, some travel agencies offering visa run services are temporarily shutting down services. According to a Facebook post by Meesuk Travel, they have temporarily postponed their visa run services due to the current situation. The travel agency is closely monitoring the situation and will keep its patrons updated […]
The Philippine Embassy in Thailand (PE) commemorated the 127th Philippine Independence at the Siam Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok, last June 12, with the theme: “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom, Future, History). This celebration is to “honor the country’s forefathers, who fought for the freedom of the Philippines, and the everyday Filipino heroes who continue to shape […]
Fulbright Philippines is now accepting applications for its Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program for Academic Year 2026-2027. The FLTA Program is a full scholarship program for early-career English language educators (not more than seven years of teaching experience). English language teachers will be invited to work as a Filipino-language teaching assistant at a […]
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is introducing new rules to make things “fairer” between regular-metered taxis and ride-hailing app Grab. In a The Nation article, all ride-hailing services–including taxis and motorbike taxis–must register within 90 days with the government. They will also need to follow official standards set by the DLT. DLT Director-General Jirut […]
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has directed government agencies to set up designated smoking areas in Thai airports, aligning with international norms and responding to concerns raised by foreign tourists, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub on Tuesday. In a The Nation report, Jirayu stated that the prime minister informed the Cabinet that many international visitors were […]
The Transport Ministry has now stepped in and revealed four possible solutions to solve the issue between airport taxis and ride hailing app Grab. This comes as the association of traditional taxis in Suvarnabhumi staged protests against Grab for allegedly “taking passengers away from Thai drivers”. According to a The Nation report, Deputy Transport Minister […]
A 48-year-old passenger bound for Cebu was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 for making a bomb joke. In an Inquirer news report, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNPAVSEG) released a statement on Monday that the incident happened last Sunday. “Passenger reportedly made a comment suggesting the presence of […]
A new COVID 19 strain was detected in France. In an Abante TNT report, there are now 4 cases of the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 which was discovered in one of France’s municipalities, said Virologist Bruno Lina. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control has reported other NB.1.8.1 cases were detected in Germany, Ireland, […]
In a fight to stay “alive” in the airport, regular taxi drivers who are stationed at Suvarnabhumi airport threatens to block entry and exit points if the government fails to step in and remove Grab’s pick up points at the said airport. In a Bangkok Post article, about 50 taxi drivers began rallying outside the […]
The Civil Aviation Board is pushing for more compensation for travelers whose flights are delayed or cancelled without prior notice, starting May 20. In a Bangkok post report, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on Monday said that “assistance will be improved for affected travellers who have already arrived at airports and are not […]
A video clip of a woman, identified to be an Israeli citizen, has sparked widespread backlash after she refused to respect the rules of a local restaurant on Koh Pangan. In a Khaosod English post, the tourist in question refused to follow the restaurant’s rule on removing her shoes before entering the premises. The female […]
2 Filipino tourists were injured in a landslide in Haew Narok Waterfall in Khao Yao due to a landslide caused by heavy rains on Wednesday, April 16. In a The Nation report, the section where the two Filipinos were injured has now been closed off to visitors. According to the Chief of the Khao Yao […]
The operator of NAIA is proud to announce new improvements especially for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)! In a post, there is now a dedicated OFW Immigration area, under the Manila International Airport Authority. “Departing OFWs no longer need to line up at the regular counters”, said the post. Upcoming developments include a “special rest area […]
If you are travelling to Thailand between April 11 to 17, passengers may receive a cute Moo Daeng plush keepsake from the Airports of Thailand (AOT). In a The Nation report, the giveaway is part of a series of Songkran celebrations at the airport. Aside from the Moo Daeng plushies, Thai cultural performances and festive […]
