Quieter Bangkok Christmas 2019: How do Filipinos celebrate yuletide season?

Are you done celebrating Christmas or just warming up for this evening’s fabulous party? Share your #Christmas2019 in Thailand experience with PinoyThaiyo.

Christmas Cantata on December 24 at Rosa Mystica Catholic Church Ladprao 124

Program will start from 6:00 PM. Have fun and feel the spirit of Christmas with fellow Filipinos. Below is the program.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Aragon hosts farewell, thanksgiving salu-salo

Consul General and Deputy Chief of Mission Mary Ann Padua will take the helm while waiting for the new Ambassador.

PHOTO: First Day of Simbang Gabi 2019 in Bangkok

Filipino Catholics observed the first day of Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo in Bangkok today, December 16 at Holy Redeemer Church.

Gracious Filipino hosts make Christmas celebration extra-special in Bangkok

A Filipino Christmas dinner hosted by former UFT President Bing Macatangay Arias and her husband Met. It also served as a gathering for their long-time friends who have been living in Thailand for decades.

Black belter Ramon “The Bicolano” Gonzales on ONE Championship’s 2020 Bangkok tournament

ONE Championship’s first battle of the year will be on January 10 at Impact Arena, Nonthaburi.

LIVE: Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok

Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok

Forum on Women Migrant Workers’ Rights today at Philippine Embassy

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok is organizing a forum on “Issues and Challenges Affecting Women Migrant Workers in Thailand” on Wednesday, December 11 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. The Embassy invited a resource person from the International Organization on Migration (IOM-Thailand) to lead the discussions.  The event will be held at the Embassy’s conference room. […]

South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019

Congratulations!

DAY 8: Philippines on top of SEA Games, Thailand fourth

The 2019 SEA Games medal tally as of December 8, 2019, 7:30 PM signalled the unquestionable reign of the Philippines at the 30th Southeast Asian Games.

‘Simbang Gabi’ at Holy Redeemer in Bangkok on December 16-24

‘Simbang Gabi’ or Misa de Gallo will be held on December 16-24, 2019 at Holy Redeemer Church in Ruamrudee, Bangkok. The mass starts at 5:00 o’clock in the morning. The first day of ‘Simbang Gabi’ will be sponsored by the Philippine Embassy. Light breakfast will be served after the mass. Holy Redeemer Church is located […]

Celebrate Christmas with Balai Kubo, Starbites & Lyn Dessert on December 21

Two Filipino restaurants and a dessert chef have joined together to bring more fun this Christmas in Bangkok.  Balai Kubo, Starbites & Lyn Dessert will hold their own version of “Paskong Pinoy” on December 21 at Balai Kubo restaurant. Below are the details. Book now at 0648121311 or via their Facebook page. We invite you […]

AFT Paskong Pinoy, pageant, live band to start at 2:00PM today

Everyone is invited to the Paskong Pinoy 2019 organized by the Association of Filipinos in Thailand (AFT) today, December 5. Highlights of the event include fun games, beauty contest among basketball teams’ muses, pinoy live band and raffle draw. Cash prizes will be given away from 1,000 to 5,000 baht. Dance party will follow after […]

DAY 3: Philippines remains on top at SEA Games 2019 with 47 golds, 95 medals overall

Thailand has 8 gold, 13 silver and 20 bronze medals.

Filipino athletes winning gold will get 600K pesos

Filipino athletes who win gold medals at SEA Games 2019 will receive at least P600,000.00 each according to Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. From the P300,000 cash incentive that the Philippine Sports Commission will dole out to SEA Games winners, the Philippine Olympic Committee has promised to double the money for gold-medal performers, […]

Asia’s Olympic Council VP says Philippines ready for bigger event

“The Philippines is capable to organize bigger games,” said Wei Jizhong, vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia in an interview on Monday.