747 Cafe, a cozy airplane coffee station in Bangkok

Entrance to the airplane is 120 THB with free coffee.

Valentine’s Day mass marriage registration event cancelled in Bangkok

The annual event of Valentine’s Day marriage registration across the 50 district offices of Bangkok was cancelled for the first time this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Bangkok cancels Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown on February 12

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to cancel Chinese New Year’s celebrations, scheduled on February 12 in the capital’s Chinatown area, due to concerns over the continued spread of COVID-19 in the city.

Paolo Hospital Paholyothin provides FREE transportation service for Filipinos, expats in Bangkok

At least 3 hours booking in advance is required except for emergency ambulance service.

Filipino organizations in Thailand join together to raise funds for Typhoon Ulysses victims

Major Filipino community organizations in Thailand have joined forces to help our kababayans affected by Typhoon Ulysses in the Philippines.

Government announces state of emergency in Bangkok to quell protests

The government banned gatherings of five or more people and the publication of news or online messages that could harm national security early on Thursday under an emergency decree to end Bangkok street protests.

Rhythm Band’s pinay singers to perform at Viva Filipinas on September 26

Pinay singers of the Rhythm Band will perform on September 26 (Saturday), 8:00 pm, at Viva Filipinas, Bangkok.

Bangkok bans alcohol from April 10-20

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is to ban all wholesale and retail sales of liquor from tomorrow (Friday) until April 20, in an escalated effort to prevent social gatherings during the Songkran period.

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.

Send Help, Save Lives – Thailand FILCOM fundraising campaign for Taal Volcano evacuees

Send your donations to: Association of Filipinos in Thailand (AFT) Kasikorn Bank 046-2-67916-5

Bangkok named as 20th best city for expats

Known for its beautiful beaches, exquisite temple architectures and low cost of living, Bangkok has been named as the 20th best city for expats this year 2019.  The survey was conducted by InterNations’ Expat Insider 2019  with over 20,000 respondents.  Taipei has managed to defend its first place from 2018. Bangkok ranks 20th on a […]

Thailand’s bullet train set for 2023 departure

Thailand is finally getting its own bullet train network after years of debate and much red tape.

7 Things You Must Do On A First Trip To Thailand

You can certainly opt to visit one for a few nights as a major part of your trip, but you can also look into an island tour that will allow you to experience multiple islands in short time.

ASEAN 2019: President Duterte tells developed nations to stop shipping garbage to Asian countries

“I think, Mr. Chair, this is as good as any other time and any place to tell the other countries, the Western countries, to be more circumspect.”

Bangkok fazed by hazardous level of smog anew

Fine dust levels reached unsafe levels in many districts of Bangkok and some districts in Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon provinces on Tuesday.

ASEAN Summit: November 4-5 additional holidays in Bangkok and Nonthaburi

To ease traffic congestion and make it easier for Asean leaders and other participants to move to and from the venue, the Thai cabinet has approved additional two-day holiday for all government offices in Bangkok and Nonthaburi province during the Asean summit and other related meetings.