Events

The Rotaract Club of Stamford International University are holding their fundraising event the International Charity Night at Market Village, Hua Hin.

The event will include music, dancing and an amazing colorful contest.

Tickets are 500 Thai Baht.

Please contact Benjamas for tickets.

Registration closes 18th January.

Rotary District 3330 will hold it's 3rd Intercity meeting on the 26th January at the "Resort Hotel" Photharam Ratchaburi.

The event will start with registration 08:00hrs and will finish at 17:30hrs

The cost is 700 Thai Baht per person and includes and evening party.

The event is open to club presidents and interested Rotarians.

Interested members let P Phil know.

Registration closes 10th January

BCCT, in cooperation with AMCHAM, AustCham, BeLuThai, CanCham, FTCC, GTCC, ITCC, NTCC, STCC, Royal Coast Riviera Club and the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin cordially invites you to BCCT Multi-Chamber Networking in Hua Hin.

The event will be held at the Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa. Dress code is smart/casual.

Rotary Club members can join this event for the BCCT members price of 700 THB.  Price includes buffet food and free flow of soft drinks, Fullers beer and wine.

You cannot pay on the night but must book in advance.  Please email me on billypopham@gmail.com if you wish to attend.  

This weeks meeting we welcome back Dr Andrea Degan from Zurich in Switzerland.

Dr Degen who works in innovation management has been working on a project with the Bamboo School in Kanchanburi, which is a school primarily for children from the  Koren speaking communities, however they have now been accepting Thai Children from broken homes. Dr Mo from BeWell Clinic has previously spoke about this school where he spent much of his early education, during Covid-19 via a zoom meeting.

Dr Degen with our very own Patrick Meiers are visiting the school this weekend, and will update our club at this meeting.

There are a number of Rotary Clubs involved including the RC of Eastern Seabord in Pattaya.

Buffet lunch 550 Thai Baht.

Dress code smart casual.

Dear Rotarians

Our next fellowship evening at Monsoon Valley Wine Bar on Tuesday 7th February Is now fully booked, please do not turn up on the night if you have not booked as there is no space avaiable.

This event costs 1,000 THB for an excellent buffet (see attachment) and free flow house wine and beer for 3 hours and 700THB for the buffet and soft drinks option for 3 hours.  if taking the 700 THB option plese try and have the exact money or there may be a delay in receiving your change.

Dress code is smart casual, see you there if you have already booked!

Webmaster Peter Wydler and Pascal Zollinger will update members on how to use our Club Runner Website.

This will include using both the application on computers and mobile phone apps.

This subject will be a must for both new and existing members!

Buffet lunch 550 Thai Baht.

Dress code smart casual.

Thanks to our continued relationship with the Rotary Club of Thavaravadi and the Free English On-Line Program the RC Thavaravadi have donated 8 boxes of English reading materials to support the program.

PP Napa has arranged with the new school Director for our club to formally present these books to the the Anuban Hua Hin Nongkhon school on Monday 20th February at 10:00hrs.

Dress code smart club attire.

During the Visit by the District Governor La-Or Chinda in November she requested that our club become a Sister Club with the Rotary Club of Ploi Ratchaburi.

On Wednesday 15th February we have been invited to attend a social evening to comemorate the signing of the agreement at the Navela Hotel in Ratchaburi 17:30hrs to 19:30hrs.

If we have sufficient numbers we can arrange transport for the evening.

Dress code club jackets and ties, or similar smart dress.

After a gap of nearly three years, the Rotaractors of Stamford International University will resume their All for one, One for All project.

The Rotaractor's  will visit the Ban Nong Phai School which is near the Majestic Creek Golf Club on the 24th February 2023.

The Rotaractor's will undertake recreation activities in the morning, follwed by lunch, which will be paid for by our club.

In the afternoon, work will take place to renovate agricultural plots and plant vegetables. 

See poster for program of events for the day.

This weeks meeting P Phil will talk about the jewel of the Middle East, The Sultanate of Oman. The country is very diverse geographically compared to many of the Middle East Countires, and has a number of world heritage sites.

P Phil will also inform members and guests of one of the extreme walks that is often called the natural water park "Snake Gorge"

Dress code smart casual.

Buffet Lunch 550 Thai Baht.

Dear Rotarians

This event is now fully booked, please do not turn up on the night if you have not booked in advance. 

Our March Fellowship Evening will be at the Pizza Garden on Soi 94, 2 hours free flow from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday 7^th March, 800 THB to include beer and wine or 500 THB for soft drinks.

Our Host Mario and his staff will be serving the following excellent cuisine:

18:00 pm, Margarita Pizza will be served,

18:20 pm, Pasta alla Bolognese will be served, at the same time spicy seafood pasta will be available on request.

18:40 pm, the second Pizza, Salami Milanese, will be served.

19:00 pm, the second Pasta alle Vongole will be served.

19:20 Dessert will be available on request, Tiramisu or Lava Cake.

Half liter house red and white wine jugs and beer will be served at the table as needed or requested. Last call 20:00 hrs. 

Dress code is smart casual and please note that numbers are limited to 45 people, therefore I would urge you to book early to avoid disappointment.

Finally, if possible, please try and bring along the exact money or you may have to wait for change, thank you.

See you there! 

After considerable planning and a long wait the Pilot course of the Water Safety initiative will take place at Greenway  Hua Hin Resort.

Following the training of 10 new instructors in Phuket recently, 55 young students will now attend a pilot course from the Bo Fai school in soi 6.

A big thanks to Rotarian Patrick Franssen who is allowing the use of his pool for the training to take place.

Although the course starts on Sunday the Mayor of Hua Hin, and presentation of certificates to the instructors will take place on Monday 13th.

The training takes place between 09:00hrs and 10:00hrs, I would suggest that you arrive around 08:30.

Dress code smart Rotary Attire.

This weeks meeting will be our clubs 3rd Club Assembly.

This week we will also welcome Head Neurosurgeon Dr Jotikasthira from the Hua Hin Hospital who will talk about the equipment he would like our club to support.

Members of the Board will report on our projects, finances, changes to our membership and whether we have achieved our club's goals for Rotary Year 118.

Buffet Lunch 550 Thai Baht.

Dress code smart casual.

In a new joint initiative with Bangkok Hospital, the Spine clinic and the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin, we will hold a free medical assessment for the pupils and family at the Anuban Hua Hin Nongkhon School on Saturday and Sunday 25th and 26th of March.

The Spine Clinic team will offer advice on upper and lower back pains, and other muscular skeletal problems, whilst Dr Punsak and Dr Danai from Bangkok hospital will undertake medical assessments for both children and adults.

The Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin will provide live food stations to those attending.

The session will run from 09:00hrs to 12:00hrs and 13:00hrs to 16:00hrs on both days.

Volunteers from our club will be asked to help with cooking, serving food, organising meet and greet for the medical teams and generally help out.

Once registered please let P Phil know when you would like to attend whether all day, both days or individaul sessions so we can plan our support and attendance.

This is a new initiative and a leap into the unknown for all parties.

I am sure it will be a fun couple of days, and provide much needed support for our local community.

Dress codes if you have the latest Rotary Golf shirt or other Rotary shirt.

This weeks meeting welcomes Dr Kate from the spine Clinic.

Dr. Kate became a Licensed Acupuncturist in 2013, working in Los Angeles and San Diego areas. She received extensive apprentice- based training in Sports and Orthopedic acupuncture. She has been treating various Muscle-Skeleton disorders, Sports injuries, and Chronic pain using combination techniques such as Electro-Acupuncture, Motor point, Trigger Point, Distal Needling, and Rehab Exercises. After living in California for 14 years, she moved back to Thailand in 2019.

Dr. Kate continues working in Hua Hin City, Thailand, at Spine Clinic, where she treats common health problems along with more complex ones like menopause, menstrual pain and allergy symptoms. 

Buffet Lunch 550 Thai Baht

Dress code smart casual.

Aprils fellowship evening is at Flavors on Phetkhasom road next door to the bus station.

Flavors an exciting new venue in Hua Hin, was a voucher sponsor for our golf tournament.

Covers are limited to 45 persons so members please book early to avoid dissapointment.

We will also induct new member Pieter Ligthart, and present certificates to Spine Clinic and Bangkok Hospital for their support in our recent joint project at Nongkhon School

Menu is below:

Chicken & Mushrooms Vol-au-vent
Deep Fried Eggplant with Honey & Miso
Mini Pork Burger
Chicken Satay
Fish Rillette Crostini
Hummus Avocado & Duck breast Crostini
Chicken Liver Pate Crostini
Pork Terrine & Pickles Crostini
Tuna Tartare Japanese flavoured on crispy basket.

Free flow wine and beer from 18:00hrs to 20:00hrs 800 Thai Baht

Soft drink pack 500 Thai Baht.

Dress code bright and colorful

This weeks meeting welcomes back CEO of Phoenix Aviation John Loroche.

A year after John first spoke to our club, he will now talk about the developements for tourism not only for Hua Hin, but also the Royal Coast.

Buffet Lunch 550 Thai Baht.

Dress code smart casual.

PP Brian has suggested we meet at Mong Do Lay Restaurant on Soi 77 at the beach end which is opposite Blue Port.

This is to clebrate the clubs 13th Birthday.

No need to register just turn up.

Aprils Board Meeting

This weeks meeting welcomes Jonathan Fairfield, who is the Editor of the Hua Hin Today newspaper.

Jonathan will talk about his vision for the newspaper and about his travels to see more of Thailand.

Buffet Lunch 550 Thai Baht.

Dress Code smart casual.

May,s fellowship evening due to popular demand will be a return to Monsoon Valley Wine Bar.

PP Paul Grab has contacted the management.

This event costs 1,000 THB for an excellent buffet and free flow house wine and beer and cider for 3 hours and 800THB for the buffet and soft drinks option for 3 hours.  if taking the 800 THB option plese try and have the exact money or there may be a delay in receiving your change.

The food will include the usual mix of cold cuts, salads, breads and cheeses, live pasta station and selection of hot dishes.

Dress code is smart casual.

The E-Jan school project is well ahead of schedule with phase 2, the building of the classrooms well in progress.

In addition we will hand over two cheques from Lizzy Ginsel (MCC) and David Troxell who have kindly donated money to this project.

The location is between Black mountain golf club and the Hua Hin By-Pass.

I will try and provide a location map to those that wish to attend.

Dress code Rotary T Shirts.

This week sees a change from the programmed weekly meeting.

Following the signing of a sister club agreement with the Rotary Club of Ploi Ratchaburi, they are now supporting our project to sponsor a local student from Pranburi, who has exceptional academic scores and wishes to become a doctor.

He has been accepted into the Chiang Mai Medical school, one of the top 4 medical facilities in Thailand.

Our club has agreed to sponsor this student for a minimum of three years at a cost of 60,000 Thai Baht per year, however the RC Ploi Ratchaburi has agreed to contribute 30,000 Thai Baht in year 1.

This proves that partnership working is the way forward.

Buffet Lunch 550 Thai Baht.

Dress code smart casual.

This years Rotary District 3330 training returns to southern Thailand and the city of Trang.

The venue will be the Hotel Thumrin Thana Hotel, a venue that our members have visted before.

This is an event for current board members, incoming board members and aspiriing board members, all training is in English.

Our club will pay the costs of the hotel for two nights, for those that want to make a road trip, there are plenty of other places to visit in the area, of course at your own expense.

On the Sunday we can celebrate the Installation of PE Helmut, as 101 club Presidents will be installed.

Please respond as soon as possible as we need to resereve rooms as soon as possible.

Dress code club jackets, Saturday evening something bright and floral.

Following a change in program this weeks meeting welcomes back Jos Muitjjens from the Thai Administration Biusiness college.

In january our club sponsored one vocational student to fly to Finland as part of the Erasmus Plus European program.

Six countries are taking part in this program, and this is the first time that Thailand has been accepted into this scheme.

Jos will bring some of the students to talk about their experiences, and look at the future of vocational training her in Thailand.

Buffet lunch 550 Thai Baht.

Dress code smart casual.

Dear Rotarians

The June Fellowship evening will be at the excellent Pizza Garden on Soi 94.

Bruschetta to start will be served at 6:10pm, followed by Spagetti Bolognese at 6:30pm.

Then Pizza Pepperoni and Pizza Garden (vegaterian) at 6:50pm.

At 7:15pm Fettucine alle Vongole and Spagetti Seafood will follow.

Finally, homemade Tiramisu will be offered to those who are not full up at 7:40pm.

At 7:50pm it will be last orders and there will also be a complimentary Limoncello offered.

The cost is 800 THB with free flow beer and wine, 500 THB with non-alcoholic drinks.

Please try and have the correct cash amount ready for payment, unfortunately I cannot attend, however, Rick Rees will be in charge of collecting your cash, have a great time!

Best Regards

Billy Popham 

This week P Phil Lawrence will speak about the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program.

This program gives young people an opportunity to live, study and learn the culture of another country, Thailand and especially Rotary District 3330 is a key contributor to this program.

Many students who have taken part in this program have stated that being part of this program dramatically changed their perspective on life.

Buffet lunch applies, however; if numbers are below fifteen then an A la carte menu will apply.

Dress code smart casual.

Please note that if you book and do not require lunch please let the Admin chair know.

Junes Board Meeting

This weeks meeting will feature the 4th and final club assembly of Rotary Year 118.

Incoming President Helmut will present his clubs goals for Rotary Year 119.

In addition we will round up our club finances, projects and membership for Rotary Year 118.

P Phil will hand over the Presidents Badge to Helmut.

Buffet 550 Thai Bhat

Dress code smart casual.

The Rotary Club of Ploi Ratchaburi will hold their Installation Dinner for the incoming President of Rotary Year 119.

As our new sister club we have been invited to attend this event, and will be a great opportunity for incoming Presidents Joy and Helmut to celebrate the close ties of our clubs.

The event will start at 17:00hrs and finish 20:00hrs.

Normal cost is Thai Baht 500.

Dress code Club Jackets.

Our ongoing project with E-Jan is finally concluding.

The special needs school will open next month, and E-Jan are planning to hold a final fund-raising event on the 1^st and 2^nd July.

The two days will include an open house tour of the school from 15:00 hrs on the 1^st of July that will give people an opportunity to look at the fantastic new facilities at the school.

The evening event will take place at Carapace in Khao Tao, and the details are as follows.

17:30 hrs. Registration for thank you party.

18:00 hrs. Presentation of Gifts

18:30 hrs. Special show by the children

18:45 hrs. Auction of goods donated by celebrities followed by music.

For those that are more energetic there will be a 5km swim and 13 KM kayak of the Khao Tao beach starting at 06:00hrs.

Also, for those who are more relaxed a stroll along the beach in traditional Thai clothing is also arranged.

All these events will incur a small fee.

I will provisionally book ten places for our club.

Please be invited to our

July 4 Fellowship Evening for Rotary Year 119

Monsoon Valley Wine Bar in front of Villa Market

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Appetizers, cold cuts, cheeses, breads, hot dishes, freshly-prepared pastas and desserts

With free-flow, red and white and beer is 800 baht

With soft drinks is 500 baht