October 29, 200916 yr The Poppy Appeal is now underway on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao Each year people everywhere expresses their unequivocal support for The Royal British Legion's charity work through the Poppy Appeal. The 2009 Poppy Appeal is emphasising the need to help the Afghan generation of the Armed Forces and their families – today and for the rest of their lives. For their sake, wear a poppy - and please help our fundraising by making a donation. Donation boxes can be found on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao at the following locations: ELEPHANT AND CASTLE BANGRAK PICNIC BASKET BANGRAK PREMIER SPORT BANGRAK BBC(dancing crab) BANGRAK VIZ BAR BANGRAK CROWS NEST BOPHUT THE PUB BOPHUT MOQUITO BOPHUT BIG JOES CHAWENG IRISH TIMES CHAWENG CAFÉ UNO CHAWENG LE CHABLES CHAWENG THE WAVE CHAWENG THE ISLANDER CHAWENG THE DUKE CHAWENG ROSE AND CROWN CHAWENG INTERNATIONAL CHAWENG SAMUI ROCK CAFE CHAWENG BLACKJACKS CHAWENG LAZY COCONUT MAENAM JORDANS MAENAM FAP OFFICE MAENAM TOPCATS BAANTALINGNAM CAMELS TOE LAMAI CHURCHILLS LAMAI EASY BAR LAMAI OUTBACK BAR LAMAI RED FOX LAMAI COMEDY CLUB LAMAI M and Ms BANGRAK GREEN ROOM AIRPORT ROAD SSI THAILAND KOH TAO SAFETY STOP KOH TAO CHEQUERED FLAG KOH PHANGNAN MASONS ARMS KOH PHANGNAN LAZY HOUSE KOH PHANGNAN In addition to the Poppy Appeal a Remebrance Service is being organised for Sunday the 8th November at the Elephant and Castle in Bangrak all who would like to attend should be there by 10:30 am.
October 29, 200916 yr Already chipped in at Big Joes when I was here to get my farang food fix. Also offered to throw in some free diiving if there is a raffle going on anywhere ? Dig deep people. These people give, and have given, their lives for our freedom!
October 30, 200916 yr Author Hi Dunc, Thanks for the offer of free diving for a raffle I will talk to the organisers to see if they are interested. Edited October 30, 200916 yr by DCS
November 3, 200916 yr Author A quick reminder Sunday 8th November a Service of Remebrance will be help at The Elephant and Castle, Bang Rak. Please if you intend to attend could you be there by 10:30 am. Also we are looking for a large Union Jack if you have one that we could use for the day could you contact the Elephant and Castle, your help on this would be appreciated. Edited November 3, 200916 yr by DCS
November 6, 200916 yr With apologies to TV members of many different nationalities the following refers specifically to British forces, but please read it and consider your own country's armed forces as it surely applies to them as well. The UK poppy Appeal commenced on 24th October. The average British soldier is 19 years old.....he is a short haired, well built lad who, under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears and just old enough to buy a round of drinks but old enough to die for his country - and for you. He's not particularly keen on hard work but he'd rather be grafting in Afghanistan than unemployed in the UK . He recently left comprehensive school where he was probably an average student, played some form of sport, drove a ten year old rust bucket, and knew a girl that either broke up with him when he left, or swore to be waiting when he returns home. He moves easily to rock and roll or hip-hop or to the rattle of a 7.62mm machine gun. He is about a stone lighter than when he left home because he is working or fighting from dawn to dusk and well beyond. He has trouble spelling, so letter writing is a pain for him, but he can strip a rifle in 25 seconds and reassemble it in the dark. He can recite every detail of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either effectively if he has to. He digs trenches and latrines without the aid of machines and can apply first aid like a professional paramedic. He can march until he is told to stop, or stay dead still until he is told to move. He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation but he is not without a rebellious spirit or a sense of personal dignity. He is confidently self-sufficient. He has two sets of uniform with him: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his water bottle full and his feet dry. He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never forgets to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes and fix his own hurts. If you are thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food is your food. He'll even share his life-saving ammunition with you in the heat of a firefight if you run low. He has learned to use his hands like weapons and regards his weapon as an extension of his own hands. He can save your life or he can take it, because that is his job - it's what a soldier does. He often works twice as long and hard as a civilian, draw half the pay and have nowhere to spend it, and can still find black ironic humour in it all. There's an old saying in the British Army: 'If you can't take a joke, you shouldn't have joined!' He has seen more suffering and death than he should have in his short lifetime. He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and he is unashamed to show it or admit it. He feels every bugle note of the 'Last Post' or 'Sunset' vibrate through his body while standing rigidly to attention. He's not afraid to '<deleted>' anyone who shows disrespect when the Regimental Colours are on display or the National Anthem is played; yet in an odd twist, he would defend anyone's right to be an individual. Just as with generations of young people before him, he is paying the price for our freedom. Clean shaven and baby faced he may be, but be prepared to defend yourself if you treat him like a kid. He is the latest in a long thin line of British Fighting Men that have kept this country free for hundreds of years. He asks for nothing from us except our respect, friendship and understanding. We may not like what he does, but sometimes he doesn't like it either - he just has it to do.. Remember him always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood. And now we even have brave young women putting themselves in harm's way, doing their part in this tradition of going to war when our nation's politicians call on us to do so. When you read this, please stop for a moment and if you are so inclined, feel free to say a prayer for our troops in the trouble spots of the world. Edited November 6, 200916 yr by yorkie100
November 7, 200916 yr Well done Ladies and Gents The Legion The Royal British Legion’s 2009 Poppy Appeal in Thailand will target support for the wounded and bereaved of Afghanistan. Under the motto “For their sake wear a poppy” the Poppy Appeal was launched simultaneously in Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Korat by the Royal British Legion Thailand, Bangkok by the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand and in Koh Samui and adjoining Islands by Veterans and Ex Pats. “The Royal British Legion is the leading UK charity providing direct, practical support for our wounded heroes and bereaved armed forces families,” said Mr. Graham Macdonald, President of The Royal British Legion Thailand. “The last 12 bloody months of conflict have increased the need for our help both today and for years to come.” The Poppy Appeal will seek to equal last year’s record total of GBP 31 million, Graham Macdonald added “Despite the currant economic hardships, we trust people will show their sympathy and support for those who have sacrificed on behalf of their country.” Since 2003, the Legion has provided financial help to 10,000 Service personnel, recent veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and their families. “We represented one-third of all the appeals for higher compensation payments for injuries suffered in Afghanistan,” Graham MacDonald said, “And our campaigns have led to increased compensation awards which have placed an extra GBP7.5 million in the pockets of the most seriously injured.” The Legion currently spends more than GBP1 million a week in its work helping over 130,000 other members of the Armed Forces Family – dependants, veterans and the bereaved. This year it hopes to extend its reach to more than 160,000 beneficiaries. “ In order to fund this work we would like this year’s Poppy Appeal to equal last year’s record total of GBP31 million,” Graham MacDonald added. The Royal British Legion 2009 Poppy Appeal will target support for the wounded and bereaved of Afghanistan with a sobering poster campaign featuring a young war widow. The poster features Elizabeth Cross, widow Hester Wright and her six-year-old son, Josh. She lost her husband Damian Wright in Afghanistan in 2007, and she has since received Legion assistance. “Nothing can replace the loss of Damian,” said Mrs. Wright. “But knowing that the Legion has been there to offer comfort and support has been a great help.” “For my son Josh’s sake, Please wear a Poppy.” Bert Elson Secretary, Chonburi Thailand Branch (BR3588) Royal British Legion Phone/Fax +66 (0) 38 361887 Mobile +66 (0) 89 8072335 Email [email protected] www.tropicalberts.com Edited November 7, 200916 yr by Basset
November 8, 200916 yr Please post your comments in the thread below http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Remembrance-Day-t312635.html Thanking you all.. Yours truly, Kan Win
November 8, 200916 yr Already chipped in at Big Joes when I was here to get my farang food fix. Also offered to throw in some free diiving if there is a raffle going on anywhere ? Dig deep people. These people give, and have given, their lives for our freedom! Hi 'stevebarattonsamui', I am a 60 year old Polish Refugee, born in West Germany, taken to the U.K. at an early age, got me education for free, UK passport for a few quid and then travelled the world on that, working as well. So my thoughts still remain "Folks that have given me a life should always be remembered". Sawadee Krup Yours truly, Kan Win
November 8, 200916 yr Disrespectful posts and the answers to them deleted. The next one gets a long holiday.
December 6, 200916 yr Author Thank you to everybody who contributed towards this years Poppy Appeal on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. A sum total of GBP 880 was collected and is now on it's way to the Royal British Legion. Once again Thanks to all.
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