Filipino Expats Blog in Thailand

Today I received this teaching job opening and I would like to share it with fellow Filipinos who are qualified for the job. Or if you already have one, please kindly pass this information to friends, family, colleagues who might be interested in this post.

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Filipino Teacher Assistant at Singapore International School Srinakarin in Samut Prakan

At least 15,000 Baht/month

Dynamic, responsible, diligent Filipino teacher assistant required to assist Kindergarten Level at an International School on Srinakarin Rd.
Term Starts in April 2010

Potential Candidates must possess teaching qualifications and experience.

Please contact: Ms. Beth Sae-Ngow
Tel: 02-710-5900 or 089-4444-260
Fax : 02-710-5700
Email : bsae_ngow@hotmail.com

‘When a banana has sprouted and bore fruits, it’s time to cut it down’, this, was one of FVR’s (former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos) messages to the Pinoys working and living abroad, expressed at the dialogue with the Filipino community at the Philippine Embassy on August 18, 2009.

FVR KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT AIT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Like most Filipinos who have been living and working abroad for a good number of years now, I too, am disillusioned with the current political situation in our country. And so with heavy shoulders, I went to the Philippine Embassy last August 19, 2009, expecting more of the same scene when politicians come to visit: a lot of BS, nothing substantial.

Surprisingly however, FVR (Fidel V. Ramos), our former Philippine President, turned out to be a breath of fresh air. I’ve witnessed his quick and ready humor on television for several occasions in the past. And who could ever forget the image of him making a jump with arms raised in triumph at EDSA during the 1986 People Power Revolution?

FVR started his dialogue with leaders of the Pinoy community in Thailand by going back memory lane, wisely reminding everyone in the room of the fact that the Philippines became the first ever democracy in Asia in 1898.

With that, he went on to allay fears that he was here in Thailand to start his political campaign or to endorse somebody in the upcoming elections. He was invited by the Asian Institute of Technology to come to Thailand and be AIT’s keynote speaker at its 50th Anniversary. Along with that, FVR is also to receive an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Technology.

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If your idea of a party includes a walk on a red carpet and being photographed like a Hollywood celebrity, then you would have enjoyed the grand launching of Hotel Vista last August 28, 2009, in Soi 4, Pattaya. Hotel Vista’s owners, the Vannaying family, sure know how to give a blast of a party!

There was an endless flow of wine and cocktail drinks and the food would have passed a guest’s discriminating taste. Guests were entertained from early evening till the wee hours of the morning with a variety of activities. Highlights of the night included song performances from jazz, to pop, to ballads, and to disco, which led on to lively dancing from mostly the lovely ladies of the Filipino community.

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Mga kabayan, may mga ilan po sa atin na pumupunta dito sa Thailand sa sabi-sabi ng iba na madaling makakuha ng trabaho bilang guro [o kahit anumang trabaho]. Hindi po tutoo yan, matumal ang trabaho para sa mga Pinoy teachers ngayon. Marami pong dahilan sa sitwasyon na ito, may mga thread at post sa forum na nagpapaliwanag niyan.

Wag po sanang basta nalang sumusugod sa walang kasiguruhan, plano, o pera man lang. Kung di po tayo “wais”, kung di po natin gagamitin ang ating talino, ay mamalasin po tayo talaga. At wala tayong masisi na iba kungdi ang sarili natin.

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By EDITH REGALADO
The Philippine Star

BANGKOK – Fewer Filipinos are now working here as musicians or entertainers, and more are coming in as health workers, according to Philippine ambassador Antonio Rodriguez.

“Filipino musicians have always been and still continue to be a come-on, especially in the different hotel lounges and music bars here. But there has recently been fewer of them who come here to perform,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez did not cite figures but he attributed the decline to less attractive remuneration and to cost-cutting measures by many entertainment establishments, which now prefer lower-paid local talents.
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A second edition singing contest was held at The Mabuhay Filipino Restaurant in Pratunam. Seven contestants joined the competition this month and among them, it was Madonna who won first place. Thank you to all who joined and witnessed the event. And most especially to Mr. Percy Roxas,  The Mabuhay Restaurant and Siam Pinoy for generously donating our prizes for the night.

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The following are photos taken during our last visit to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai Thailand. These places are the Baguio City of Thailand. We went up there to meet some wonderful Filipinos who worked as teachers and musicians. Please click more to view the rest of the photos.

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