Thais Buy Commemorative Currency Note Honoring King Bhumibol

The residents of Thailand get more interested to buy the commemorative currency note which honors their late king. Thailand plunged into grief on Thursday following the death of the 88-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The commemorative note was released five years ago by the Bank of Thailand, but interest of the public in it was renewed … Read more

Thailand Warns Against Price Increase as Mourners Wear Black

The authorities in Thailand warned traders against implementing price increase as the residents buy black garments while mourning on the King’s death. The government declared a year of mourning and asked everyone to wear black or white, and to cancel any outdoor festivities, for the first 30 days, following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. … Read more

Thai King Bhumibol Surrenders to Illness at the Age of 88

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand has surrendered to illness after being confined at a hospital in Bangkok. Adulyadej died on Thursday at the age of 88, after being considered as a revered and unifying figure who embodied the nation in his 70-year reign. The Royal Palace released an announcement through a statement read on state … Read more

Thailand’s Yingluck Sinawatra Detained by Military Junta

The former Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra has been detained by Thailand’s military junta that seized power in a coup as revealed by Puea Thai Party on their expose on Saturday, May 24, 2014. According to the AFP report, the Thai Primer Minister reported to the military junta yesterday. The source was quoted as … Read more

No PH team in Asian Youth Championships as Bangkok Remains Unstable

Because of Thailand‘s unresting protest rallies,the (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines decided not to join the Asian Youth Championships which started today until January 31 at Bangkok, Thailand. ABAP President Ricky Vargas confirmed the said move ogf the organization due to the host‘s country‘s conditionw which was recently raised to the … Read more

Myanmar SEA Games Medal Tally Philippine Standings (December 15)

The Philippine Team in the 27th Southeast Asian Games held in Myanmar currently ranked at the seventh spot in overall medal tally standing as of December 15, 2013. Philippines has a total of 10 Golds, 13 Silver, and 21 Bronze in different categories, the team is currently ranked behind Singapore at Number 6 spot. Related … Read more

ASEAN One App Plans to Speak 11 Languages Developed in Thailand

Travel App Developed in Thailand

Thailand developers developed an application which will help the (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation of Southeast Asian Nation in terms of language barriers. The app is called an ASEAN One App. Right now the app is on its first phase. It will translate a local language into 11 different ASEAN language which includes English. Jirath Pavaravadhana, CEO … Read more

US State Secretary Hillary Clinton to visit Philippines anew next week

US State Secretary Hillary Clinton

After naming the US mission on Global AIDS awareness, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is expected to visit Philippines this November 15.  State Department says that the Secretary will be on Manila to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, and will join the ceremony in launching in Partnership for Growth … Read more