Forthcoming events

The three principal Anglo-Thai Society meetings in 2013 are:

Summer Reception at the House of Lords, Monday June 3rd

Presentation of Educational Awards at the Oriental Club, Tuesday, November 19th

ATS Christmas lunch, 17th December

ATS Summer Reception 2013

Monday, June 3rd. 6:30 - 8:30 pm
The Cholmondeley Room, House of Lords
(Entry through Black Rod's Garden entrance)

ATS will once again be holding a Summer Reception at the House of Lords, following the society's Annual General Meeting. We are once again indebted to the Lord Geddes for hosting the Reception. Refreshments and drinks will be included in the ticket price of £30 for Members. Guests will be welcome at £35 each, and Junior Members, and Members of Samaggi Samagom at £15 per person. The Society has been pleased to welcome a considerable number of new members during the past year, and we hope that any guests you may bring will also consider membership. Members are also invited to sponsor a member of Samaggi Samagom to attend the reception.

During the Reception His Excellency Mr Pasan Terapak, the Thai Ambassador, will give a short address. We will also enjoy Thai music played on traditional instruments by the Thai Music Circle.

Admission to the House of Lords for this event is strictly by ticket, which must be obtained in advance. Please complete the Application Form, which can be downloaded below

ATS Summer Reception Ticket Application Form

ATS is delighted to announce an organised Trip to Thailand in February 2014

February 17th to March 1st, 2014

Exclusively for ATS members, and jointly organised with TAT and Surreal Holidays, this promises to be a fascinating and exclusive trip to the Kingdom. Ground service costs are expected to be approximately £1,400 for 12 nights, not including airfare or optional tours. A rough itinerary is shown below, but full details including final costs, deposit (which will be required in June to reserve places) and itinerary will be announced soon. In the meantime please let us know your interest by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Day 1: Monday, February 17th
Depart Heathrow

Day 2: Tuesday, February 18th
Arrive Bangkok. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Riva Surya Hotel (or similar riverside hotel)

Day 3: Wednesday, February 19th
Breakfast at hotel. Free leisure or optional tour of Old Bangkok. 9:30 coach to National Gallery Museum. Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. Lunch at Rattanakosin. 14:30 coach to the Grand Palace. Dinner at Chakrabongse Villa. Overnight at Riva Surya Hotel (or similar riverside hotel)

Day 4: Thursday, February 20th
Breakfast at hotel. 9:30 departure to Ayutthaya by coach. Visit Ayutthaya Historical Park. Lunch at Krungsri River Hotel. Optional elephant ride, handicrafts centre, tuk tuk sightseeing. 17:00 Chartered cruise and dinner around Ayutthaya historical sites hosted by TAT. 20:00 coach back to hotel in Bangkok.

Day 5: Friday, February 21st
Free at leisure. Overnight at Riva Surya Hotel (or similar riverside hotel) nd

Day 6: Saturday, February 22
Breakfast at hotel. Check out. Coach to Samut Sakorn. 11:10 train to Samut Songkran. Visit railway market, Ampawa floating market. Dinner at ‘Home Stay.’

Day 7: Sunday, February 23rd
Morning free at leisure. Optional offering alms to the monks. 11:00 check out, coach to Hua Hin. Lunch in Petchaburi. Overnight stay at Sofitel Railway Hotel.

Day 8: Monday, February 24th
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Kings Project ‘Laem Pak Bia” and Somdej Sri Nakarin Park, stay at overnight at Sofitel Railway Hotel or Anantara. Dinner hosted by Surreal Holidays.

Day 9: Tuesday, February 25th
Free till check out 12:00. Visit ‘Monsoon Valley Wine’ Hua Hin Hills Vineyard. Lunch at Hua Hin Hills Vineyard. Transfer back to Bangkok. Flight or overnight 1st class train to Chiang Mai. Overnight at Chiang Mai Hotel for those who have taken flight.

Day 10: Wednesday, February 26th
Breakfast at hotel, or pick up from Chiang Mai Railway station. 11:30 Khun Ying Noy’s Thai House and Khao Soi lunch. Optional visit to Botanic Garden/Orchid farms.th

Day 11: Thursday, February 27
Free at leisure. Overnight at the Chedi

Day 12: Friday, February 28th
Check out and transfer to Chiang Rai by road. Visit Doi Mae Fah Luang Project. Farewell Dinner

Day 13: Saturday, March 1 Free until transfer time to Chiang Rai airport back to Bangkok and London (or option tour/beaches etc.)

Please mark your diaries with the following ATS events planned for 2013 so far:

June 3rd: Summer Reception at the House of Lords
July 12th: Tour of Palace of Westminster
September 1st: Thames River Cruise
October 8th: 5:00 pm. Thai cooking demonstration. Suda Thai Cafe Restaurant.
November 17th: Loy Kratong - Buddhapadipa Thai Temple
November 19th: Educational Awards Presentation at The Oriental Club
December 17th: ATS Christmas lunch

Full details of all events, including dates, time and venues, to be confirmed. Further events and activities will be announced throughout the year, so please check this site for regular updates.

In Focus

ATS Committee member to appear in Wimbledon Light Opera Society's 'Anything Goes' at the New Wimbledon Theatre, June 12 - 15. More details here.

Calendar of Events

May
June
July

Friday, May 10th

7-8 pm: Talk on Thai film by Tom Waller, International Film Producer and Director

For more details, venue and how to register, please click here

Monday, June 3rd

5:30 pm
ATS Annual General Meeting
The House of Lords, Committee Room CR4
(Access through St. Stephens Entrance)

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Summer Reception at the House of Lords. Details and how to book tickets here..

Monday, 12th July

3:00 pm. Tour of Palace of Westminster. Details coming soon.

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