Tag: Bert Elson
British Foreign Legion raises 55,000 baht at Gurkha Curry Night
British Foreign Legion of Thailand’s planners were proved correct when they thought they’d need a bigger venue for this year’s annual “Gurkha Curry Night.”...
Royal British Legion Thailand observes ANZAC Day in Kanchanaburi
As a branch, the Royal British Legion Thailand often has members visiting the River Kwai. However, there is one weekend a year when...
Pattaya British Consul joins Bert Elson at the regular meeting place,...
As part of their ‘getting to know’ the various organisations in Pattaya, Leela Bennett (centre) the new Pattaya British Consul and her assistant...
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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Bringing money into Thailand: Is it taxable?
What foreign residents should know before transferring pensions, savings, inheritance or property-sale proceeds
Many foreign residents in Thailand are asking the same question: if I...
Man arrested after wielding fake pistol at passing cars near market
SATTAHIP, Thailand – Panic swept through the Sattahip market area Sunday evening when a man was reported carrying what appeared to be a 9mm...
Dead Bryde’s whale found off Samae San Island, autopsy planned
SATTAHIP, Thailand – A large dead Bryde’s whale has been found washed against rocks off Samae San Island, prompting marine authorities to prepare an...
Thai PM Anutin and spouse arrive in Sydney for key Australia visit
SYDNEY, Australia — Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse arrived in Sydney at 10 p.m. local time on August 17,...
Phuket Tourist Police bring 15 nations into foreign crime watch
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket Tourist Police are building an international network with representatives from 15 countries to share information on foreign offenders, nominee businesses,...