InterNations – The Place for Filipinos Living in Thailand

Want to connect with the expat community of Filipinos in Thailand? Looking for Filipino compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Filipino expats to go on an excursion to theu0020countlessu0020islandsu0020inu0020theu0020Andamanu0020Seau0020andu0020theu0020Gulfu0020ofu0020Thailand with?

InterNations Thailand offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Thailand or are still in Philippines planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Filipino expats in Thailand is going very strong, with members having roots all across Philippines - from Davao, over Cebu to Manila.

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Martin Beck

Martin Beck

I've been looking for a shop where to buy German food here in Bangkok. Fellow expats on InterNations finally told me how to find the right stores.

Helen Laidboe

Helen Laidboe

It' such a a pity that we have to leave Bangkok soon. I'll miss the InterNations expat community so much, especially the great events!

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Filipinos at our events in Thailand

Attend our monthly events and activities for Filipinos expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

I Am New, Lets Start at Starbucks to Meet Then Go to SkyBar
In Bangkok for a few nights until I head off to Koh Tao to do my PADI Scuba Instructor, then back in Bangkok for all of March 2026. I am looking for new friends to show me local food, sights and sounds and places to go dancing to house music. I can eat anything, love walking around, am well travel
In Bangkok for a few nights until I head off to Koh Tao to do my PADI Scuba Instructor, then back in Bangkok for all of March 2026. I am looking for new friends to show me local food, sights and sounds and places to go dancing to house music. I can eat anything, love walking around, am well travel
Official Events Are Back in Bangkok!
Official Events Are Back in Bangkok!
Our new-style official events launch in style this month with a fantastic event at this welcoming 5-star venue. So what’s the difference? We have a new team steering the official events with entry FREE to all members. Also, this first event of the year brings together both newcomers and members on
Our new-style official events launch in style this month with a fantastic event at this welcoming 5-star venue. So what’s the difference? We have a new team steering the official events with entry FREE to all members. Also, this first event of the year brings together both newcomers and members on
Art Battle Bangkok Is Back!
Art Battle Bangkok Is Back!
Paint Flies & Creativity Soars as Art Battle returns on 1 February with another 3 rounds of live painting action. Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of Bangkok art scene as you witness the thrill of artists racing against the clock to create stunning artworks in this live Artistic Showdown. Be part
Paint Flies & Creativity Soars as Art Battle returns on 1 February with another 3 rounds of live painting action. Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of Bangkok art scene as you witness the thrill of artists racing against the clock to create stunning artworks in this live Artistic Showdown. Be part
Cycling at Chatuchak Park - Wednesday Morning
Cycling at Chatuchak Park - Wednesday Morning
Next to Chatuchak Park is the equally beautiful Rot Fai Park. Around Rot Fai Park is a dedicated cycle lane, about 3 km long. Join us on Wednesday morning to cycle around the park. We cycle three laps, nine km total, but this depends on the interest of participants. If you arrive by BTS, exit Mo Chi
Next to Chatuchak Park is the equally beautiful Rot Fai Park. Around Rot Fai Park is a dedicated cycle lane, about 3 km long. Join us on Wednesday morning to cycle around the park. We cycle three laps, nine km total, but this depends on the interest of participants. If you arrive by BTS, exit Mo Chi

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Why Filipino expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Filipino members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Bangkok Community Group
Bangkok Community Group
Chiang Mai Community Group
Chiang Mai Community Group
Phuket Community Group
Phuket Community Group

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Tips and Advice on Thailand from Your Fellow Filipino Expats

Obviously, expat life in Thailand goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Filipinos is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Thai mentality and way of life. Filipinos in Thailand are a part of our community, calling cities such as Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Bangkok, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Filipinos in Bangkok, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Filipino delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Thai InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Philippines.
  • On the Thailand Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get halo-halo in Bangkok, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Thailand has information on the nearest Filipino embassy and many other institutions.

From the countless islands in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to the bustling, frenetic capital, you can meet supportive and friendly Filipino expats in Thailand on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Filipinos in Thailand

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Thailand. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Thai phad thai, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Bangkok’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Thailand? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the heart of Lanna culture and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Philippines and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Mabuhay! from our Filipinos living in Thailand!

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