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We will have two speakers for Wednesday, 4 December. David Collier will be returning to tell us more about his recent book 20 years of Canterbury Tales in Pattaya Thailand. His talk will be followed by Miss Panadda (Karen) Taraponkiree to tell us about the Lost Villages of Khao Koh.
David, who began his career as a gamekeeper in England, spoke about his transition from managing wildlife to engaging with people as a Samaritan and working within the prison system. His move to Thailand marked a significant change, where he established the now well-known Canterbury Tales Bookshop, a haven for book lovers in Pattaya. In his latest book he relates stories of many of the characters he has met during those 20 years.
Miss Panadda (Karen) Taraponkiree, owner of Karen Visa Services, discusses her efforts to help impoverished communities and displaced villagers in Thailand. Panadda has been assisting poor children by collecting second-hand clothes and school supplies, and offering free English classes in Pattaya, which were halted due to the Covid pandemic. She will highlight the plight of villagers in Khao Koh who were displaced during the conflict between the Thai government and communists from 1973 to 1982. Despite promises of relocation, many remain without land or homes. Panadda has been advocating for these villagers by presenting their case in parliament and collaborating with various organizations to secure land and build homes. |
David, the owner of Canterbury Tales bookshop has spoken to the Club on several occasions, the last was in June about his previous book The Gamekeeper (
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| WEDNESDAYS 9:00 AM - DOORS OPEN 10:30 AM - MEETING PROGRAM HOLIDAY INN PATTAYA BEACH ROAD |
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE IN THE BAY TOWER |
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Using the cumulative experience of the Pattaya expat community, we
have endeavored to provide information on many topics that should be beneficial for Expats living in Pattaya or considering doing so. Select a general topic from the listing at the top of this page, which will also have a drop down menu for specific areas.
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Living in a foreign country is definitely not
the same as visiting it on holiday. There are many things you need to consider. 
During
the Open Forum at the Club meeting, which follows the speaker
presentation, members and guests can make announcements or ask questions
and receive answers about Expat living in Thailand, Pattaya in
particular.If you are planning on moving to or visiting Thailand, we suggest you use the topics at the top of this page. For
the webpages most frequently used by our members and expats living
here, you can click on the button below to go direct to the web page on
that subject: Embassy-Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA All Foreign Embassie in Thailand |
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In
addition to the weekly Meeting, the Club helps facilitate
various member organized activities such as special interest groups and
excursions that take place outside of the regular meetings offering the
opportunity to socialize and make friends with others that share a
common interest. Click this button for more information: Activities
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The Meeting Room is on the Mezzanine Floor and opens at 9am. The Meeting Program begins at 10:30am. |
For a list of upcoming club events click here. For the club calendar click here. |
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