" The Family " And Other Charity Orgs

[churchill]

I was watching the blind man singing his awful songs in Lamai and wondering how much he and his helper collect in a night . Tourists and locals giving 10 or 20 baht .

Everyone knows of the Family and the good that they do - but I am always a bit suspicious of their religious links .

I am sure that tourists and locals would be willing to contribute to charities on Samui but am not aware of many or what they do .

Anyone have any more info ? and what are The Family about ?

[SamuiJens]

I was watching the blind man singing his awful songs in Lamai and wondering how much he and his helper collect in a night . Tourists and locals giving 10 or 20 baht .

Everyone knows of the Family and the good that they do - but I am always a bit suspicious of their religious links .

I am sure that tourists and locals would be willing to contribute to charities on Samui but am not aware of many or what they do .

Anyone have any more info ? and what are The Family about ?

Im not much in Lamai, but the last Family I heard of was back in 69-70 with Charlie Manson, but must be a different Family! Was just shocked to hear that name.

[churchill]

There are a couple of Families in Lamai !- I suspect from East End , with , it seems , parents owning one bar and sons owning 1 or 2 others

[Samui Coconut]

There are a couple of Families in Lamai !- I suspect from East End , with , it seems , parents owning one bar and sons owning 1 or 2 others

"The Family" is a charitable orgainzation of somewhat mixed agendas as I feel.

If you wanna give something, consider Rotary (mainly foreigners of respected businesses on Samui) or the Koh Samui Association (mainly local and respected Thais of older age)

[goldfish]

Have seen a thai couple wearing white coats collecting money for Samui Voluntary Ambulance. It's only when I thought about it I realised Samui doesn't have a voluntary ambulance service. Is this correct?

[Samui Coconut]

Have seen a thai couple wearing white coats collecting money for Samui Voluntary Ambulance. It's only when I thought about it I realised Samui doesn't have a voluntary ambulance service. Is this correct?

There is a "Samui Rescue" at the temple in Nathon. They are doing a good job and are always in need of coffins. Next time when you have a free minute go there, pay for a coffin, get a receipt, pray, light some incense....

I personally don't give anything to people on the street.

[ClaudeFeller]

Samui Rescue is not anymore at Wat Cheng temple but behind Nathon in a new, more spatious building. Not easy to find, just ask the locals. They are good peoples! They try to be faster on the site then the ambulance from famous Bandon Hospital!

[Prakanong]

Are the "Family" not the old "Children of God"?

Changed their name due to adverse publicity about their cult.

I remember the fuss in the 70's when they would send their women to sleep with men to convert them

Do a google - very interesting

Some of the other Thai sites have spoken of them years ago esp in relation to their mor lam / luk tung singers or whatever they are

[churchill]

Are the "Family" not the old "Children of God"?

Changed their name due to adverse publicity about their cult.

I remember the fuss in the 70's when they would send their women to sleep with men to convert them

Do a google - very interesting

Some of the other Thai sites have spoken of them years ago esp in relation to their mor lam / luk tung singers or whatever they are

can one choose which woman ?

[yorkie100]

I think there is some confusion here about 'The Family' in Koh Samui.

The one I know about is run by a gentleman called Ferri and does charitable work on the island, particularly with schools.

Whether or not he is connected with this charity in Thailand,

http://www.thaifamily.org/latest_news/index.php I do not know.

If they have 'mixed agendas' SC, I would like to know more facts please and also, Churchill, what are their 'religious links'?

[Jet Gorgon]

Hmmm, is this the kids charity? "Cute" long-haired Thai leader? He used to hit on farang chicks (especially the older gen) and then soak em for cash and monthly donations. As soon as he got a commitment, he was off to find new conquests. Not recommended if it's the same org.

[yorkie100]

Hmmm, is this the kids charity? "Cute" long-haired Thai leader? He used to hit on farang chicks (especially the older gen) and then soak em for cash and monthly donations. As soon as he got a commitment, he was off to find new conquests. Not recommended if it's the same org.

No Ferri is definitely farang, Dutch I think but not 100% sure.

[Samui Coconut]

Hmmm, is this the kids charity? "Cute" long-haired Thai leader? He used to hit on farang chicks (especially the older gen) and then soak em for cash and monthly donations. As soon as he got a commitment, he was off to find new conquests. Not recommended if it's the same org.

No Ferri is definitely farang, Dutch I think but not 100% sure.

JG, I think you are right, I remember this guy, always wore shorts and long white socks....his name escaped me, but surely recognize him again. I think he moved to Phuket......Jimmy, Jason, Jerk.....something like this..........gosh....my memory...