Filipinos in Thailand

Filipinos in Thailand are either migrants or descendants of migrants from the Philippines. They are most likely married with Thais and settle in Thailand for many years. Nowadays, more Filipinos going to Thailand to work as overseas Filipino workers. Most of them are working as English teachers.[2] There are many Filipino community groups and associations.[3]

Filipinos in Thailand
Total population
5,000[1]
Regions with significant populations
Bangkok
Languages
Tagalog, English, Philippine languages, Thai
Religion
Predominantly Roman Catholicism
Buddhism, Islam
Related ethnic groups
Filipino people, Overseas Filipinos

Notable people
  • Christina Aguilar, Thai singer (father is Spanish-Filipino and mother is Franco-Vietnamese)
  • Robert Joseph Cespedes, also known as Toon Hiranyasap, Thai actor (father is Spanish-Filipino)
  • Johnny Anfone, Thai actor (father is Filipino and Thai-German mother)
  • Billy Mittakarin Ogan, Thai actor and Thai singer (father is Filipino and mother is Thai)
  • Milagros Atienza Jimena, also known as Maliwan Jimena, Thai singer (Filipino parents)
  • Oranate D. Caballes, Thai actress and Thai badminton players. (father is Filipino and mother is Lahu)
  • Wipawee D. Caballes, Thai downhill mountain biker (father is Filipino and mother is Lahu)

See also

References
  1. "October 20, 2003 - News". 2003. Archived from the original on April 6, 2009. Retrieved March 7, 2008.
  2. "Filipino Community in Thailand". Archived from the original on 2009-06-02. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  3. Filipino Groups and Associations in Thailand
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