Filipinos in Thailand are either migrants or descendants of migrants from the
Philippines
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no),
* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
. 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. There are many Filipino community groups and associations.
Filipino Groups and Associations in Thailand
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Notable people
* Christina Aguilar
Christina Aguilar ( th, คริสติน่า อากีล่าร์) (born 31 October 1966) is a Thai singer known as the ''Thai Queen of Dance''. Her debut album ''Ninja'' was certified platinum for 1 million copies sold – a fir ...
, Thai singer (father is Spanish-Filipino and mother is Franco-Vietnamese)
* Robert Joseph Cespedes, also known as Toon Hiranyasap
Toon Hiranyasap ( th, ทูน หิรัญทรัพย์; born October 24, 1954) is a Thai actor and singer. He is known for his work with Jarunee Suksawat.
Early life and education
Hiranyasap was born to a Thai mother and a Filipino ...
, Thai actor (father is Spanish-Filipino)
* Johnny Anfone
Johny Anfone ( th, จอนนี่ แอนโฟเน; October 28, 1969) is a Thai actor, host, singer and politician. He is a former member of a Thai string combo band, GRAND EX. His best known international work is portraiting Lord Wor ...
, 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
Maliwan ( my, မလိဝမ်း; th, มะลิวัลย์; ) is a village in Kawthaung Township in southern Myanmar near the border with Thailand. It was settled by Chinese and Thai people. The area is known for its hot springs and wate ...
, 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 Thai)
See also
* Philippines–Thailand relations
References
{{Overseas Filipinos
Thailand
Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is b ...
Thailand
Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is b ...
Ethnic groups in Thailand