PHL Embassy in Bangkok launches Saturday consular services

Filipinos may now avail of consular services from the Philippine Embassy in Thailand on the third Saturday of every month, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday. The DFA said the Embassy launched its Saturday consular service on July 23, the first time it opened its consular section to the public on a Saturday. "Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Linglingay Lacanlale said the Embassy decided to provide Saturday service in response to the clamor of some members of the Filipino community who cannot be absent or take a leave from their day-job during weekdays," the DFA said in a news release. The Embassy's Saturday consular service will be held every third Saturday of the month. The next Saturday consular service will be on August 20. Consular orientation Meanwhile, the Embassy also introduced a consular orientation program for the public. The program aims to increase public awareness and better appreciation of the consular services offered by the Embassy. Those who are interested to join the consular orientation program may register at the Philippine Embassy's website at www.philembassy-bangkok.net, the Embassy said. The program has three parts: