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Remembrance Day in Thailand: Sunday 8 November 2020

The British Embassy in Bangkok will be hosting this year's annual Remembrance Day Service at The British Club.

The annual Remembrance Day Service organised by the British Embassy in Bangkok will be held at The British Club commencing at 10:50am on Sunday, 8 November. If you would like to attend, complete the Response Form (ODT, 6.68 KB) and send it to remembrance.bangkok@fcdo.gov.uk.

The event will not only commemorate British, Commonwealth, and allied personnel, but all those who have been affected in all conflicts. It serves as a reminder that nations who fought so bitterly against each other can come together to promote peace and stability in the modern world.

Wreaths will be laid at the War Memorial by Ambassadors or their representatives, by War Veterans’ organisations and by representatives from associations and societies in Bangkok. Those attending the service on 8 November are asked to gather from 10:20am. If you wish to lay a wreath, they are available from the British Embassy for a donation of 1500 THB each. Please indicate on your response form if you require one. All funds raised will go to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may wish to consider sending a representative. We are able to offer 4 official seats per party, and others who are interested to attend are most welcome to do so. We would ask that they e-mail separately and attend in a private capacity. Parking is very limited and will only be available for pre-registered VIPs but general parking will be available at the Narai Hotel.

VIP address

The British Club, 189 Suriwongse Road, Bangrak

Public address

The British Club, Silom Road Soi 18, Bangrak

The British Club map (JPEG, 233 KB)

On arrival, everyone will be temperature checked and pass through the security check process. Due to current regulations, it is mandatory for all guests to wear facemasks. To ensure access, please register your attendance in advance as there will be a maximum capacity permitted on the day. Following the service, light refreshments will be served on the back lawn.

Wednesday, 11 November 2020: Kanchanaburi

As the Custodians of Remembrance within the UK, the Royal British Legion Thailand will hold a Service of Remembrance at Don Rak Cemetery, Kanchanaburi commencing at 10:50am on 11 November 2020. You are kindly requested to inform the Royal British Legion Thailand of your availability and wreath requirement by e-mailing chonburi.secretary@rbl.community

The Chairman would like to invite Ambassadors, Defence Attachés and members of Embassy staff to attend. Each Embassy is also invited to lay a wreath, which will be provided. The service is open to all members of the public.

2020 Order of Service (ODT, 1.12 MB)

2020 Service of Remembrance Schedule (ODT, 9.62 KB)

Published 7 October 2020