The Royal British Legion Thailand
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The Royal British Legion Thailand
Welcome to the Royal British Legion Thailand based in Tropical Bert's, Pattaya. We were formed on 1st July 2007 and have in the region of 150 members, we meet socialy every Sunday however our main function is of course to look after the welfare of those who have served or who are serving in the Armed Forces of the Crown and or, their dependants
Since our formation we have paraded our Standard every Remembrance Sunday at the British Embassy in Bangkok, every ANZAC Day at the River Kwai and every June at Ipoh Malaysia in Remembrance of the Malay Emergency 1948 to 1960.
We have also now opened a Sub Branch in Chiang Mai with over 40 members and hope in the future to open another in Korat.
Since our formation we have paraded our Standard every Remembrance Sunday at the British Embassy in Bangkok, every ANZAC Day at the River Kwai and every June at Ipoh Malaysia in Remembrance of the Malay Emergency 1948 to 1960.
We have also now opened a Sub Branch in Chiang Mai with over 40 members and hope in the future to open another in Korat.
New UK passports
From 8 March 2010, passports for British Nationals will no longer be processed in Bangkok. They will be processed and printed centrally in a Regional Passport Processing Centre. Further details will be published soon.
Until that date, you can continue to submit your passport applications here in British Embassy Bangkok. We will update this website with further instructions from that date.
Please click on the passport photo for more information
Embassy notices;
Visa services & Songkran Holiday
If you intent to visit the UK during Songkran, please be aware that visas can be granted upto 3 months in advance of the travel date. Be prepared and submit your visa application in plenty of time.
Demonstrations in Thailand - travel advice 09 March 2010 Anti-government protesters in Thailand have announced plans to hold large demonstrations over the course of this week. We advise British nationals to exercise caution throughout the country and avoid large gatherings, which may turn violent.
Until that date, you can continue to submit your passport applications here in British Embassy Bangkok. We will update this website with further instructions from that date.
Please click on the passport photo for more information
Embassy notices;
Visa services & Songkran Holiday
If you intent to visit the UK during Songkran, please be aware that visas can be granted upto 3 months in advance of the travel date. Be prepared and submit your visa application in plenty of time.
Demonstrations in Thailand - travel advice 09 March 2010 Anti-government protesters in Thailand have announced plans to hold large demonstrations over the course of this week. We advise British nationals to exercise caution throughout the country and avoid large gatherings, which may turn violent.
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On the left our Chairman Derek Brook presents one of our Plaques to Eddie Finlay of the Limassol, Cyprus Branch of the RBL and on the Right I present one to Doug Robinson, Head of The US Navy Force Protection Unit Thailand.
Spot the Difference
We decided to have a group photo wearing our new Legion shirts, now as regards "Spot the Difference" in the top photo I can see; Keith checking his wedding tackle, Bob Mann his nose, Buddy having a last Puff, Old Bob checking Ya, most of the staff their hair and Roy catching flies!!!
The MOD have reported that within a few years 2 of our Armed Sevices will have joined together, now we in the Guards and HMS Maidstone suspected that would be the case in the 70s!!
Legion Shirts
We now have some fantastic Royal British Legion Shirts and Hats;
Shirt 600 Baht
Hat 200 Baht
A Pair 750 Baht
The Shirts are made from high quality material and are great for Golf or Casual wear.
Shirt 600 Baht
Hat 200 Baht
A Pair 750 Baht
The Shirts are made from high quality material and are great for Golf or Casual wear.
"O" Joins the Army, The British One!
Pte Benjamaporn Kusita (O), the proud daughter of Tony and Sommai Freeland seen here after her passing out parade at Pirbright, "O" has joined the Royal Logistics Corps and is to be stationed with 16 Air Assualt Brigade in Colchester
On Parade
Ready to Fly!!
The Royal British Legion Chonburi Thailand, BR 3588
Please click on a picture to see details
Meet the Team, please click on a face to see who is who within the Branch
Pride of Place for our Standard Bearer Mr. Richard Holmes
Our First R.M. Plaque
Marine Graham Meechin of 40 CDO Royal Marines ( Armourers Dept) presents us with our first Marine Plaque
A selection of pictures from Remembrance Day 2009, please click for details
British Embassy Social Club Video
The Royal British Legion Chiang Mai (Sub) BR 3625
Please click on the picture to enter the RBL Chiang Mai Website
Please Click to visit this Remembrance Website
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Some useful links
The Royal British Legion Home Page
The Army Benevolent Fund
Forces Pensions
