One point of information then a question.

The FCCT in Maneeya Centre, Chidlom is a members' club and to join you do not have to be a foreigner or a journalist. Hence the audience attending one of their public talks given for example by a mouthpiece of the Israeli embassy is made up of a mix of members, non-members and perhaps a few jornalists.

As I live in Surin, I am a country member and my very small subscription gives me a pleasant private place to sit and have a drink or a meal. The only chromium poles are on the Skytrain that takes you to the door. The staff always know and welcome me and it is one of my special pleasures to go there when in Bangkok. I have heard some excellent talks there, not least of all by the current Prime Minister.

Finally, can anyone suggest any similar club in Bangkok?

Andrew Hicks

Finally, can anyone suggest any similar club in Bangkok?

Andrew Hicks

There is only the far more expensive British Club, in beautiful grounds, between Silom and Surivong. You don't need to be British anymore to be a member.

One point of information then a question.

The FCCT in Maneeya Centre, Chidlom is a members' club and to join you do not have to be a foreigner or a journalist. Hence the audience attending one of their public talks given for example by a mouthpiece of the Israeli embassy is made up of a mix of members, non-members and perhaps a few jornalists.

As I live in Surin, I am a country member and my very small subscription gives me a pleasant private place to sit and have a drink or a meal. The only chromium poles are on the Skytrain that takes you to the door. The staff always know and welcome me and it is one of my special pleasures to go there when in Bangkok. I have heard some excellent talks there, not least of all by the current Prime Minister.

Finally, can anyone suggest any similar club in Bangkok?

Andrew Hicks

For those who are interested, they've a very informative Web site at www.fccthai.com

is it openbar?