2009

The Anglo-Thai Society was very active in 2009. On 15 June 2009, David Fall CMG, former British Ambassador to Thailand, was formally appointed as Chair of the Anglo-Thai Society. Special thanks went to the efforts of our former Chair Mr Kevin Thorn for all the hard work and commitment he provided during his time with the society.

Royal Thai Embassy Reception

Vice Chair Dr Orapin Dawson with Hon. Khun Abhisit Vejajitvaj, Prime Minister of Thailand

Vice Chair Dr Orapin Dawson with HE Quentin Quale, and students from Samaggi Samagom

13th -14th March 2009

The Anglo-Thai Society Chairman, David Fall CMG and Vice Chair, Dr Orapin Dawson were invited as guests of the Royal Thai Embassy at a special Reception in honour of the Thai Prime Minister, Hon. Khun Abhisit Vejajitvaj. The reception gave The Thai Prime Minister the opportunity to meet members of the Thai community living in the UK. Vice Chair Dr Orapin Dawson was personally introduced by HE Ambassador Khun Kitti to the Prime Minister and had the opportunity to discuss matters related to the Anglo-Thai Society activities with him.

ATS Society & Taplow Court

King at Tp Ct: King Chulalonkorn with his 11 sons and Royal Siamese Legation, taking at the Taplow Ct garden while he was staying during Aug-Sept 1897. Sitting on his right was Crown Prince Vajiravut (later King Rama VI), on his left was Prince Chakrabhongse (Grandfather of Khunying Narisa) & Prince Prajadhipok (later King Ramam VII)

Reception at Taplow Ct : Khunying Narisa Chakrabhongse, H.E Kitti, Khun Nutchanart Wasinondh, Khunying Saisavasdi (Noi) Thompson, Robert Samuels (Chair of the SGI-UK, Taplow Ct) & his wife Michiko

April & May 2009

The Anglo-Thai Society took part in both an exhibition of memo-photos of King Chulalongkorn, and an excursion to Taplow Court. For those interested, you can also "google" for further information: Siam, Taplow Court, New York Times; or the Times Court Circular during Aug 9 - Oct 5 1897.

There are records of king Chula activities in London & Taplow Ct. His activities were recently shown in a BCC programme on the Victorians broadcast on 08/03/2009.

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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