Tag: Royal British Legion
Royal British Legion Thailand remembers
Each year members of the Royal British Legion Thailand make the journey to Malaysia to attend a series of Remembrances. This year a small...
Royal British Legion Thailand commemorate fallen Irish comrade
Whilst we were On Parade in Malaysia there was another service being held in Kanchanaburi, probably the smallest we have ever arranged but just...
The Royal British Legion Thailand
At this time of year in the UK, Europe and across the world, people stop to remember those who have died in conflicts...
British Legion’s ‘service not self’ motto extends beyond ex-forces
Formed just five years ago with 15 members, the Royal British Legion Thailand now boasts more than 300 members, branches in Pattaya and...
Royal British Legion Thailand spreads its Welfare Wings
Up until recently there were only two trained welfare caseworkers for the Royal British Legion who covered the whole of Thailand, Bert Elson...
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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
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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...