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• Casual Connections Coffee

  • Start
    January 08, 2024
  •  
  • End
    June 24, 2024
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  • Schedule
    25 sessions
  • Location
    The Living Room, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, BTS Asoke

  As the first point of contact for the American Women's Club of Thailand, this is the place to meet our members and learn more about AWC. We hope to see you there!
  

  Mondays, 10:00–11:30am

  As of Jan 8th, we return to our usual location at
  

  The Living Room at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
  (BTS Asoke) Take the skywalk at BTS Asoke towards Exit 5.

  The Living room is located on the 2nd Floor, elevator or walk up stair case from Lobby off BTS Skywalk

  PLEASE JOIN US!

  The space is conducive to conversation, and the hotel is offering discounts on food and drink during our coffee time. Please refrain from moving chairs together; prefer if you move around for social distancing protocol purposes. 
  
  It's a great way to start the week. Share coffee, conversation, and connect with friends, old and new. Everyone is welcome, no matter where you’ve come from, how long you’ve been in Bangkok or how long you are planning to stay. No need to RSVP. Just show up!

  
  

  CC meets every Monday, rain or shine or holiday ... 2 people or 25!

  Questions? Contact Membership, members@awcthailand.org or AWC President awcpres@awcthailand.org

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• National Labour Day

  • When
    May 01, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  National Labour Day, May 1st (or the chosen substitution day). Labour Day is celebrated as a commemoration of the labor movement achievements.

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• Coronation Day Holiday

  • Start
    May 04, 2024
  • End
    May 06, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  May 4th marks the coronation of HM King Vajiralongkorn. The Thai monarch was officially crowned as the tenth king of the Chakri dynasty, Rama X, on May 4, 2019.
  
  Following the death of his father on October 13, 2016, the designated heir to the throne did not immediately accept the crown. Instead, he advised the leader of the ruling military junta and the Thai parliament that he wanted time to mourn his father before accepting the invitation to ascend the throne. He formally ascended the throne at a special ceremony in Bangkok on an auspicious day that marked 50 days since the passing of his father.

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• Visakha Bucha Day

  • When
    May 22, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  Visakha Bucha Day, Wed, May 22, 2024. This day commemorates the three major events in the life of Buddha: his birth, his enlightenment, and his death.
  
  
  
  

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• Brazilian Carnival Ball 2024

  • When
    May 25, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok

  Tickets are now on sale!

  

  The Brazilian Carnival Ball is back! Keeping the tradition of over 2 decades promoting Brazil and its culture to the expat community in Bangkok.
  
  Saturday, May 25
  Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
  
  Dress Code: Fancy Costume or Smart Casual
  
  18:00 Welcome drinks and cocktail
  19:00 Grand opening
  19:10 Dinner & Entertainment
  21:00 Dance floor opens
  
  We would love to see you there. Part of the proceeds from AUCTION and sales of RAFFLE tickets will be donated to SATI Foundation.
  
  Tickets on sale now! Visit this link for information.

  

  AWC presents this as a community service to our members. There will be no AWC online registration.
  

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• HM Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana Birthday

  • When
    June 03, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  Thais celebrate Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana's birthday on June 3rd.
  
  
  
  

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• Casual Connections Coffee

  • Start
    July 01, 2024
  •  
  • End
    October 14, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    16 sessions
  • Location
    The Living Room, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, BTS Asoke

  As the first point of contact for the American Women's Club of Thailand, this is the place to meet our members and learn more about AWC. We hope to see you there!
  

  Mondays, 10:00–11:30am

  Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, the Living Room
  (BTS Asoke) Take the skywalk at BTS Asoke towards Exit 5.

  The Living room is located on the 2nd Floor, elevator or walk up stair case from Lobby off BTS Skywalk

  PLEASE JOIN US!

  The space is conducive to conversation, and the hotel is offering discounts on food and drink during our coffee time. Please refrain from moving chairs together; prefer if you move around for social distancing protocol purposes. 
  
  It's a great way to start the week. Share coffee, conversation, and connect with friends, old and new. Everyone is welcome, no matter where you’ve come from, how long you’ve been in Bangkok or how long you are planning to stay. No need to RSVP. Just show up!

  
  

  CC meets every Monday, rain or shine or holiday ... 2 people or 25!

  Questions? Contact Membership, members@awcthailand.org or AWC President awcpres@awcthailand.org

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• Asarnha Bucha Day Holiday

  • Start
    July 20, 2024
  • End
    July 22, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  This day is one of the most sacred days in Buddhism: a celebration to remind of the first sermon Lord Buddha gave to five disciples, introducing the middle way, the noble eight-fold path and the four noble truth. Celebrated with offerings to monks, listening to sermons, family activities and candlelight processions.

  Official date is July 20, 2024 with July 22, 2024 the substitution day.
  

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• HM King Rama X Birthday

  • Start
    July 28, 2024
  • End
    July 29, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua's (Rama X) birthday is July 28th. He is the second child of the late king Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX.) and from Queen Sirikit Kitiyakara. His coronation ceremony took place on May 4, 2019. 

  
  
  
  

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• HM Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother's Birthday & Mother's Day

  • When
    August 12, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's birthday on August 12th is a public holiday, celebrated nationwide as Mother's Day. Individual people and organizations raise flags and portraits of Her Majesty in Bangkok and all over the kingdom.

  
  Born M.R. Sirikit Kitiyakara in 1932, Her Majesty the Queen has captured the hearts of the Thai people through her devotion to improving the welfare and well-being of her subjects. The Queen is perhaps best known for her efforts in reviving many of Thailand's folk arts and crafts. Her Majesty's SUPPORT Foundation (Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques) has expanded progressively since its establishment in 1976 to include craft shops in the city and popular tourist areas, and two Thai Folk Arts and Crafts Training Centers at Chitralada Villa and at Bangsai in Ayutthaya.

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirikit
  

  
  
  
  

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• HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day

  • Start
    October 13, 2024
  • End
    October 14, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  AWC recognizes His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX) Memorial Day, October 13th.

  Born on December 5, 1927, he reigned as King of Thailand from June 6, 1946 until his death on October 13, 2016. He was highly revered by the people in Thailand and some saw him as close to divine.

  Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhumibol_Adulyadej
  

  
  
  
  

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• Chulalongkorn Day Holiday

  • When
    October 23, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  Also known as Piyamararaj Day, this National Holiday in Thailand is held annually on October 23rd. (If October 23rd falls on a weekend, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday.)
  

  The day commemorates King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) who passed away on October 23rd 1910. He is remembered as the king who introduced many social and political reforms that helped to modernise Siam including the abolishment of slavery.

  In his youth, Rama V was taught English and Western customs by Anna Leonowens. The memoirs of her time in the Siam royal court was retold in the book, Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon. The book was the basis for the popular Broadway musical and film, The King and I.
  

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• HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great's Birthday, National Day & National Father's Day

  • When
    December 05, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  This holiday is in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great's Birthday, National Day and National Father's Day.
  
  His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born in the United States on December 5, 1927 (Year of the Rabbit) and is the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). His name means “Strength of the Land, Incomparable Power.”
  
  

  King Bhumibol who passed away October 13, 2017, was immensely popular, revered as a semidivine figure by many Thais. His birthday is a national holiday during which his subjects enthusiastically demonstrate their affection and loyalty.
  

  He ascended the throne June 9, 1946, but his coronation was not until May 5, 1950. He was the longest-reigning monarch of Thailand.
  
  
  

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• Constitution Day Holiday

  • When
    December 10, 2024
  • Location
    Thailand

  Constitution Day, December 10th, commemorates the advent of the Constitutional Monarchy in Thailand. Previously, the government was an absolute monarchy. Then in 1932, a group of young intellectuals, educated abroad and inspired by western democratic procedures, led the transition to a Constitutional Monarchy. To avoid bloodshed, Rama VII handed over his powers to the people.
  
  Even though the Revolution of 1932 brought an end to the centuries-old absolute monarchy, the reverence of the Thais toward their kings has not been diminished. On Constitution Day, the entire nation celebrates, and Thais express gratitude for the opportunity to govern their country.
  
  With permission from:
  Thanapol Chadchaidee. (1994). Essays onThailand. Bangkok: Thaichareunkanpem
  

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