Welcome to the ANGLO-THAI SOCIETY (ATS)

In 2010/09, events included Winter and Summer Receptions (at the Oriental Club and House of Lords respectively), a celebration of Songkran (Thai New Year) jointly with Asia House, and a visit to Taplow Court Buddhist Study Centre.

WEATHER IN LONDON AND BANGKOK SHOW

The ATS works closely in the UK with the Royal Thai Embassy, the Thai Students' Association, Asia House, various universities, and Thai and British businesses. It is linked with organisations in Thailand, including the British Chamber of Commerce (BCCT), the British Embassy, the British Club, the Royal Over-Seas League and the Siam Society.

The ATS maintains an Education Fund to reward Thai students for outstanding efforts in the UK ; and a "hardship" fund to provide limited emergency financial aid to Thai students. On occasion it raises charitable funds, for example for post-tsunami recovery and for orphanages in Thailand.

In addition to the opportunity to meet friends and others with an interest in Thailand's people, culture, cuisine and business, benefits of membership also include discounts on Thai books at selected outlets, 10% discount on all meals at Thai Square Restaurants and a 50% reduction in the joining fee at the Royal Overseas League. In addition it enables members to obtain beneficial rates for Thai related events at Asia House.

Membership costs £20 a year for single and £30 for joint membership. There are special rates for corporate membership and opportunities for sponsorship.

You can join via this website at ATS Online Membership or by contacting the Secretary, Trevor Knox, either by email at trevorknox@onetel.com or by post to TJ Knox Esq Hon Secretary, "Southwood", 62A Dore Road, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3NA, UK. We hope to see you at an ATS event in the future! David Fall CMG, Chairman, The Anglo-Thai Society.

Chairman: David Fall