Public holidays on Nov 19-22, Dec 10-13

Public holidays in Thailand on November 19-22 and December 10-13.

Thousands expected at student-led rally on September 19-20

Observers predict the rally could attract up to 100,000 participants, making it the largest protest since the 2014 coup.

Thai Cabinet approves long-term tourist visas

The target is to welcome 100-300 visitors a week, or up to 1,200 people a month, and generate income of about 1 billion baht a month.

Cancer-stricken Thai student receives univ degree in hospital bed

The mother of a proud new university graduate has expressed her gratitude to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for arranging a special degree presentation ceremony for her seriously sick daughter.

Tuk-tuk taxi driver shot in Songkhla over professional rivalry

A tuk-tuk driver is in a critical condition after being shot nine times in Songkhla province.

Students rally on Sunday at Democracy Monument

As darkness fell at Bangkok's Democracy Monument, the numbers of student-led protesters calling on the government led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to quit swelled well past 10,000.

Thailand is one of seven COVID-19 low risk locations in US travel advisory

Thailand is among only seven countries and territories categorized in the latest US travel advisory as being at low-risk for COVID-19 infection. Professor Dr. Nop Siriruek Songsivilai, Secretary-General of the National Research Committee, said on Sunday that the inclusion of Thailand in the low risk list is a significant change and welcome news for Thailand. […]

Suicide Prevention Hotline

Due to recent events of locals and our kababayans taking their lives due to COVID-19, Thailand has a non-profit organization that can provide professional help called Samaritans Thailand. Hotline Numbers:English: 027136791Thai: 027136793 They are a group made up of volunteers and professionals who are ready to listen. Please share this post if you know someone […]

Research shows 86% of Thai parents worried about their kids returning to school

About 86% of parents are concerned about their children going back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they want assurances that the schools will have taken steps to prevent the spread of the disease among the students before they reopen on July 1st.

CCSA wants schools in infection-free areas to reopen first in July

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is considering allowing schools in infection-free areas to reopen first in July.

Thailand’s rainy season to officially start on May 18

The rainy season began officially on Monday, the Meteorological Department announced, and warned of heavy falls along the Andaman coast and other southern and western provinces.

Inter-provincial buses resume operations on May 18

For more information, please contact The Transport Co., Ltd. Call Centre 1490 (24 hours), or visit the website: www.transport.co.th, or follow the Facebook Page: borkorsor99.

Golf ball-size hailstorm in Nong Bua Lamphu

In a report by INN News, hailstorm brought about by the summer thunderstorm fell on Na Wang District in Nong Bua Lamphu province on April 12, 2020.  Residents reported that hails the size of golf balls damaged houses and vehicles in the area. Residents lamented that this further added to the damages to their livelihood […]

Thailand may impose 24-hour curfew

The Thai government may impose a 24-hour curfew, if the rate of new COVID-19 infections does not slow substantially to a satisfactory level, after a week of the 10pm-4am now in effect.

Pinoy teachers perform folk dance during Thailand Teacher’s Day celebration

Well done. Congratulations to all of you!

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