Filipino Expats Community Jobs in 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 people, [...]

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 [...]

OAV Updates Thailand: Philippine presidential election

FilipinosInThailand.com — Fri, 07 May 2010 04:08:13 +0000

Dear Kababayans, Please be reminded to cast your ballots for the forthcoming Philippine presidential election. If you have not yet sent your duly filled-out ballots back to the Philippine embassy or, have not received your ballots, you are kindly advised to go directly to the Philippine Embassy. Or, for inquiries, please call 02-2590140 According to information [...]

6 More Reasons Why Filipinos Work in Thailand

FilipinosInThailand.com — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:18:39 +0000

You might find this post a bit odd considering the current situation in Thailand. But since people are in need of a bit of an info about working in Thailand, I thought why not share what we already know. Besides, I can find no fault in doing so. Plus, no one can stop people who [...]

Filipino (Tagalog) Mass in Bangkok

Jose Tan — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:22:43 +0000

Filipinos in Bangkok can now attend a holy mass in Tagalog. Finally after years of living in Thailand, we are blessed with this opportunity. This is especially good for those families with kids and you’d like them to hear some Tagalog words, sing Tagalog songs, and yes, meet Tagalog-speaking people. Our daughter, who is 8, and [...]

Philippine Ladies Group Foundation Event

FilipinosInThailand.com — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:51:50 +0000

The Philippine Ladies Group Foundation, a duly registered and one of the most active Filipino Associations in Thailand is holding an event this coming Saturday (24th of April 2010) entitled “An Afternoon Delight” starting from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Everyone is invited to join.

Filipino Expats Jobs in Thailand (Recent Visitor Map)

FilipinosInThailand.com — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:27:45 +0000

Yesterday, I decided to add a Google map plugin which tells me where FilipinosinThailand.com visitors comes from. It’s actually quite fun and interesting to have it added to the site. I know there is one map widget at the bottom right of the page. But it could be easily missed out. Unlike this one. So far, [...]

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are now exempted from paying tax

FilipinosInThailand.com — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:02:36 +0000

With the Overseas Foreign Workers remittances amounting to $17.3 Billion in 2009 despite the global economy slow down. This is a good news to all of you hardworking Filipino OFW’s. Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are now exempted from paying documentary stamp tax (DST) on their remittances as well as travel tax and airport fee. This is contained [...]