Monthly Archives: May 2026

Bangkok international school found illegally teaching 100 foreign students

An illegal international school in Soi Pridi Banomyong, Bangkok, was raided yesterday, May 30, after immigration officers found it had operated without a licence and employed six foreign teachers without work permits. The inspection took place at about 1pm, after Immigration Bureau officers received a tip-off that the school was operating without approval and employing foreign …

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Chiang Mai named top digital nomad destination

Chiang Mai has earned a place among the world’s top eight destinations for digital nomads and creators, after Forbes magazine included the northern Thai city in its 2026 ranking. The city joins Medellín, Cape Town, Lisbon, Bali, Mexico City, Tokyo, and Berlin on the list, reflecting Chiang Mai’s growing focus on intellectual capital and creativity …

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₱10-M cap on housing loans unlikely to ease Cebu affordability woes

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Housing affordability will remain an issue for home seekers in Cebu even if government-backed loans have increased their ceiling by as much as ₱10 million.  The decision of the government-run Home Development Mutual Fund, or Pag-IBIG Fund, to raise the maximum amount of housing loans may expand financing options for higher-income

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Wembanyama awarded West finals MVP, looks ahead to NBA Finals matchup

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hoist the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) trophy at the start of the Western Conference finals. Now at the end of the series, Wembanyama left with an MVP trophy of his own — and a whole lot more. READ: Spurs dethrone Thunder

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Gilgeous-Alexander praises Spurs after Game 7 loss ends Thunder’s reign

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When the season ended, along with Oklahoma City Thunder’s reign as NBA champions, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tipped his cap to the San Antonio Spurs. The Oklahoma City guard — the back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player — was great in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. However, the San Antonio Spurs were

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PNP disaster units on alert for Typhoon Domeng

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed its disaster response units on alert in anticipation of Typhoon Domeng’s impact on Northern Luzon, prompting preparations for possible evacuations and emergency operations. “Police offices in areas that may be affected by Domeng have been directed to remain on alert for its possible effects and to immediately

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Calapan City records dangerous 44°C heat index

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Residents of this city were urged to take extra precautions against extreme heat after the city recorded a heat index of 44°C at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, placing it under the “danger” category. According to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), the heat index reading

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Quezon town partners with BFAR for assessment of coral reefs, resources

MANILA, Philippines — In line with National Fisherfolk Day, the local government unit (LGU) of Gumaca in Quezon province has partnered with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to assess the health of coral reefs and water resources.  In a Facebook post on Sunday, the LGU honored fisherfolk for their role in protecting

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Laser beam projection on aircraft prohibited, punishable by law – Caap

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Sunday reminded the public that projecting laser beams and other high-intensity lights toward aircraft is strictly prohibited and punishable by law. According to Caap, laser illumination either impairs aircraft pilots’ vision or causes distraction in critical phases of flight. READ: Caap reminder: Flying

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