Filipino Expats Blog in Thailand

Korat educator bares key to success

FilipinosInThailand.com — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:30:19 +0000

What takes a teacher, an expat at that, to be a success in Thailand? For Monalisa, founder of the 22-year-old Liza’s School of Languages in Nakhon Ratchasima, in the northeast of Thailand – it is not that plain and simple. She points to a serendipitous mix of reasons behind “success.” For one, being married to [...]

Mabuhay: A taste of Filipino food in Bangkok

FilipinosInThailand.com — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:33:36 +0000

Living in a foreign land is made a lot easier when you are surrounded by things similar to what you have at home. But still, there would always be things you’ll miss. Our guess is, Pinoy food would come up on top of your ‘things missed’ list. Don’t fret however, because the next time you [...]

Bangkok, the Shopping Haven

FilipinosInThailand.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:40:28 +0000

When it comes to handicrafts, textiles and garments, jewelry, art and antiques, Bangkok will never fail to make it to any shopping guru’s top five list. And so, in order to assist those who have money to spend on their trip to the Land of Smiles, we have our own top five must-shop-in places to [...]

Thailand Pinoys: San Lorenzo Ruiz Award

FilipinosInThailand.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:38:02 +0000

Selection Criteria, Process and Scoring Introduction The annual Award is given to outstanding migrant Filipino workers in Thailand in recognition of their: 1) outstanding professional and personal achievements that give honor to the Filipino people and country; 2) unstinting dedication and commitment in service of humanity, especially the less privileged and marginalized segments of Thai [...]

A True Leader in Heart and in Action: Roxanne Oddie

FilipinosInThailand.com — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:06:33 +0000

It has been a while that Siam Pinoy has featured another great Khun Pinoy. This time around, it was in Chiang Mai that we found somebody whom every Pinoy in Thailand should know of. And this is none other than Kabayan Roxanne Oddie – a leader, a humanitarian, a Pinoy who does not wish to [...]

Charice in Thailand Dreams Come True Showcase

FilipinosInThailand.com — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:52:42 +0000

Singha Presents Charice Dreams Come True Showcase @ Siam Discovery Sings Happy Birthday at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand.

112th Philippine Independence Day in Thailand

Jose Tan — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:43:28 +0000

June 12, 2010. Advance Happy Independence Day to all Filipinos in Thailand and all over the world. Bagong Pagsasama (New Camaraderie). Bagong Bayanihan (New Synergy). Bagong Pagbabago (New Renewal). Mabuhay tayong lahat!

Election 2010: What Do Pinoys in Thailand Have to Say?

Jose Tan — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:33:41 +0000

At 5:00PM yesterday afternoon, Election 2010 came to a close. The turnout? About 700 voters. So few? Perhaps, yes, especially considering that the estimated number of Pinoys in Thailand runs up to more than 10,000. But considering there were only around 500 voters who turned out the previous election, an increase of 200 more is [...]

Community Update: FILIPINOS JOIN BANGKOK CLEAN UP

Jose Tan — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:32:09 +0000

In answer to the Governor of Bangkok’s call for residents to help in cleaning up the Rachaprasong area, which had become a makeshift home to hundreds of anti-government protesters for more than two weeks prior to Wednesday, May 19th, some Filipinos joined this morning’s clean up, which started in Silom Road. Many different kinds of [...]

Bangkok: PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ADVISORY

Jose Tan — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:26:28 +0000

My apologies for the late post regarding this advisory. I am sure that most of you (and our forum readers) have already received this. But for the sake of those who are not based here in the Kingdom and are planning to visit Thailand, this is for you. And also please read the latest travel [...]