Tag: Rotary
Schlegal continues as president of Rotary Club Phoenix Pattaya
Having taken over for his predecessor, Peter Schlegel began his own elected term as president of the Rotary Club of Phoenix Pattaya at a...
Onanong Siripornmanut installed as Governor of District 3340 Rotary International
Green Team to focus on environmental issues and humanitarian service
As is tradition, a worthy Rotarian is chosen from amongst the hundreds of clubs in the...
Rotary marks World Polio Day 2014 with US$44.7 million in grants...
Evanston, Ill. - With the world “This Close” - 99% - to eliminating polio from the planet, the effort is receiving an additional US$...
Rotary releases US$35.9 million to fight polio in Africa and Asia
The continued fight to eliminate polio has been given an additional $36 million boost from Rotary in support of polio immunization activities and research...
Interact Club of Banglamung School installs new president
The Rotary Club of Pattaya-backed Interact Club of Banglamung School kicked off its 22nd year with the installation of a new teen president who...
Kate’s Project – Helpful in many different ways
Most of us take clean drinking water for granted but, for poor families, having access to drinking water is a major concern. A regular...
Rotary District Conference showcases outstanding humanitarian projects
Ancient Sukhothai enchants visitors with rich history and culture Over 500 Rotarians from 55 clubs in District 3360 traveled to the historic city of...
Pattaya Rotarians attend PETS in Bangkok
Each year in March, Rotarians elected to serve as presidents of their Rotary clubs in the upcoming Rotary year attend a training seminar...
Honey for a child’s heart
Rotary Library Project helps kids develop good learning habits at a tender age How passionate can you be about educating young children to travel...
Louis Fassbind fondly remembered at annual memorial charity dinner
Rotary fundraiser benefits the A.X. Fassbind Medical Home and Educational Scholarships The man known throughout the world as “Mr. Pattaya” was fondly remembered on...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...