Anzac Day Memorial Service

[Trapper]

Is there a Memorial Service anywhere on the Island?

Would like to attend if anyone can point me in the right direction.

Ta in advance.

[oldsailor35]

Don't think there is anything mate. I have'nt been able to find one.

[jamesbrock]

None of the Aussie pubs are doing anything? Surely one of them would be doing something - maybe not a service per se, but at least some kind of recognition.

[John 1]

• check back on post's last year if I remember there was some thing some where I thought it was at the Boat house hotel. Maybe Roo can find
  

[gamini]

Memorial to what?? A long past war of British aggression against Turkey. Australian and New Zealanders fighting for a foreign power in a foreign country far from their home. As a New Zealander I am ashamed by what we did

[whybother]

Memorial to what?? A long past war of British aggression against Turkey. Australian and New Zealanders fighting for a foreign power in a foreign country far from their home. As a New Zealander I am ashamed by what we did

It's also remembrance for those killed in Australia and Asia. Are you ashamed of those defending Australia from the Japanese?

[BangrakBob]

Memorial to what?? A long past war of British aggression against Turkey. Australian and New Zealanders fighting for a foreign power in a foreign country far from their home. As a New Zealander I am ashamed by what we did

In memory of people giving there lives for their country......what an inconsiderate and ignorant statement. It has nothing to do with political positioning it is in respect for brave people who died, many who did not have a choice.

[notmyself]

Memorial to what?? A long past war of British aggression against Turkey. Australian and New Zealanders fighting for a foreign power in a foreign country far from their home. As a New Zealander I am ashamed by what we did

Shame on you.

[Madivad]

Memorial to what?? A long past war of British aggression against Turkey. Australian and New Zealanders fighting for a foreign power in a foreign country far from their home. As a New Zealander I am ashamed by what we did

seriously, you need to check the things for which you should be ashamed of. This post should be one of them, not the fact that your forefathers died for what they and their country believed in.

[evadgib]

Still to be seen in rural Wiltshire...

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[Rooo]

Memorial to what?? A long past war of British aggression against Turkey. Australian and New Zealanders fighting for a foreign power in a foreign country far from their home. As a New Zealander I am ashamed by what we did

What an ignorant remark .Anzac Day encompasses various military actions.If people wish to pay their respects they can.

If you are not interested or have nothing to say to the OP's question,on your way. Your comment is taken as a troll & off topic. This is not a political discussion.

[necronx99]

Memorial to what?? A long past war of British aggression against Turkey. Australian and New Zealanders fighting for a foreign power in a foreign country far from their home. As a New Zealander I am ashamed by what we did

ANZAC day is for the fallen, of all conflicts ANZAC troops have fought and died in. It should also be noted that Turks are welcome in the march.

And as Dawn is breaking.

LEST WE FORGET

Edited April 24, 2012 by necronx99

[bikkalad]

Lest we forget

[SilentReader]

They shall grow not old,

As we that are left grow old,

Age shall not weary them,

Nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun,

And in the morning

We will remember them.

Lest we forget

[Rooo]

Lest We Forget.

[Trapper]

Lest we forget.

Gamini, pull your head in mate.

Edited April 25, 2012 by Trapper

[necronx99]

It's noon.

Have a cold one for the boys who can't.

[rdog]

Memorial to what?? A long past war of British aggression against Turkey. Australian and New Zealanders fighting for a foreign power in a foreign country far from their home. As a New Zealander I am ashamed by what we did

XXXXXX.

Lest we forget.

Edited April 25, 2012 by Rooo

[itishothere]

Coming from the UK I was not really aware of ANZAC day. Only here in Samui, with more Australians and New Zealanders around, am I more knowledgeable.

To take one day a year to pause, reflect, and respect those that have died does not sound unreasonable. Especially when most of those casualities were in lands a long way from home, fighting for causes perhaps not immediately related to their own countries, and on a voluntary basis. I read somewhere, that Australians especially, lost more of their people during such conflicts on a per capita basis than many other countries. Forgive me if I have that statistic wrong.

[Tomtomtom69]

I'm not sure how many Anzac Day services there are in Thailand, but possibly the only one that is an official commemoration is held every year at Hellfire Pass (Chong Khao Kad) in Kanchanaburi province, about 100km west of Kanchanaburi on the road to the Three Pagodas Pass border with Myanmar. The second part of the commemoration takes place at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetary in Kanchanaburi city later on the same morning (11am). The dawn service begins around 5.15am and is followed by a so-called "gunfire breakfast" which consists of a coffee with a shot of whiskey.

The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) who I used to work for organises the event and they do it very well. It's a very meaningful event, which starts on the 24th in the morning with a trip that starts in Bangkok and heads over to a local school not far from Hellfire Pass, where the Chamber organises some events, provides gifts and organises a lunch. This is followed by checking-in to a local hotel, then free at leisure until dinner. On the morning of the 25th, the bus takes visitors and those taking part in the Anzac Day dawn service to the pass, a few km away. After the end of the event and the breakfast mentioned above, visitors will have breakfast at their hotel followed by the journey to the War Graves Cemetary for the Commemoration Ceremony there. Lunch is held near the Bridge over the River Kwai followed by return to Bangkok.

I think it is well worth attending this ceremony and for those interested, they should contact the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce should they wish to attend next year's service.

Edited April 25, 2012 by Tomtomtom69

[Trapper]

I Was Only 19, Redgum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAwvH8FbdjM&feature=related

[jamesbrock]

I'm not sure how many Anzac Day services there are in Thailand, but possibly the only one that is an official commemoration is held every year at Hellfire Pass (Chong Khao Kad) in Kanchanaburi province, about 100km west of Kanchanaburi on the road to the Three Pagodas Pass border with Myanmar. The second part of the commemoration takes place at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetary in Kanchanaburi city later on the same morning (11am). The dawn service begins around 5.15am and is followed by a so-called "gunfire breakfast" which consists of a coffee with a shot of whiskey.

The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) who I used to work for organises the event and they do it very well. It's a very meaningful event, which starts on the 24th in the morning with a trip that starts in Bangkok and heads over to a local school not far from Hellfire Pass, where the Chamber organises some events, provides gifts and organises a lunch. This is followed by checking-in to a local hotel, then free at leisure until dinner. On the morning of the 25th, the bus takes visitors and those taking part in the Anzac Day dawn service to the pass, a few km away. After the end of the event and the breakfast mentioned above, visitors will have breakfast at their hotel followed by the journey to the War Graves Cemetary for the Commemoration Ceremony there. Lunch is held near the Bridge over the River Kwai followed by return to Bangkok.

I think it is well worth attending this ceremony and for those interested, they should contact the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce should they wish to attend next year's service.

Thanks, that's great information.

As a first generation Aussie (my parents emigrated from England), I have grown up with ANZAC day, and always get lumps in my throat when at the services, or listening to the stories (and watching the grief) of the diggers. I can still remember when the last ANZAC digger died almost 10 years ago. This should be a day when politics do not matter, and when we should all give thanks for the sacrifices of all the men and women in all the conflicts that our countries have served in. Lest we forget. (I spent six years in a relationship with a Kiwi girl, and her attitude towards this day certainly did not match gamini's.)

[jaapfries]

I am a Dutchman and have never seen a war, thanks to those who did and those who didn't survive . . .

I'll tell you what really impresses me, every year; the Aussies impress me every year, for they come in great numbers, obviously dropping everything they are doing, in order to go and pay a visit to Kanchanaburi.

And they don't just go there to pay tribute to the fallen; they actually come bearing gifts (every year !) to be distributed to to local Thai population, in recognition of their sterling efforts in helping the poor POW's with Food, Quinine-Tablets and much more; at the risk of getting shot on the spot, should they be discovered by the Japanese.

They bring Sports-Items, such as soccer-balls; soccer-shoes; cricket-bats; jerseys etc. a.o.

As a Dutchman, I am deeply humbled and extremely impressed by this magnificent initiative, which, as I said, the Aussies repeat, year-after-year.

[jamesbrock]

I Was Only 19, Redgum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAwvH8FbdjM&feature=related

Thanks Trapper. Speaking of lumps in your throat...

[necronx99]

And now everyone is all relaxed,

Edited April 25, 2012 by necronx99

[jamesbrock]

Some news from home...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-25/thousands-mark-anzac-day-at-gallipoli/3971984

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-25/rain-fails-to-dampen-spirits-at-anzac-commemorations/3971914

And across the ditch...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-25/christchurch-marks-anzac-day/3971096

[Rooo]

Anzac biscuits are great, my wife made some, bit not too good with beer lol.

[oldsailor35]

Gamini.................i doubt if you ever did XXXXX all, there are plenty of takers like you around, so please shut up about our business.

Edited April 25, 2012 by Rooo

[Madivad]

I'm not sure how many Anzac Day services there are in Thailand, but possibly the only one that is an official commemoration is held every year at Hellfire Pass (Chong Khao Kad) in Kanchanaburi province, about 100km west of Kanchanaburi on the road to the Three Pagodas Pass border with Myanmar. The second part of the commemoration takes place at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetary in Kanchanaburi city later on the same morning (11am). The dawn service begins around 5.15am and is followed by a so-called "gunfire breakfast" which consists of a coffee with a shot of whiskey.

I went to HellFire pass for the first time mid to late last year. About the same time I found out about the ANZAC day celebrations there and within the province. I was a little disheartened that I didn't know about it earlier in the year since I only spent the day getting pissed in Phuket. I made it a mission to return this year and make amends.

I'm super glad I did. It's been a hot day, and it brings back many memories for myself as an ex serving member–although I never saw active service. I have always been deeply proud to be an Aussie, and proud of the ANZAC spirit.

Notes on Tomtomtom69's post above:

1. The hellfire pass dawn service commenced 0530hrs. I tried and thought I'd get there early, but I'm sure some people camped there. We were there half hour early, and it was standing room only.

2. The service in town commenced 1000hrs. A fantastic turnout and very pleased with the efforts of all who attended.

The day could have been made a little better if only I could have found the ANZAC Day NRL game somewhere live on tv. It was good to see Collingwood get up, but only saw highlights for the StGeorge/Roosters game.

Regardless, a great day for remembrance.

Lest we forget.

[Kan Win]

I'm not sure how many Anzac Day services there are in Thailand, but possibly the only one that is an official commemoration is held every year at Hellfire Pass (Chong Khao Kad) in Kanchanaburi province, about 100km west of Kanchanaburi on the road to the Three Pagodas Pass border with Myanmar. The second part of the commemoration takes place at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetary in Kanchanaburi city later on the same morning (11am). The dawn service begins around 5.15am and is followed by a so-called "gunfire breakfast" which consists of a coffee with a shot of whiskey.

I went to HellFire pass for the first time mid to late last year. About the same time I found out about the ANZAC day celebrations there and within the province. I was a little disheartened that I didn't know about it earlier in the year since I only spent the day getting pissed in Phuket. I made it a mission to return this year and make amends.

I'm super glad I did. It's been a hot day, and it brings back many memories for myself as an ex serving memberâ€"although I never saw active service. I have always been deeply proud to be an Aussie, and proud of the ANZAC spirit.

Notes on Tomtomtom69's post above:

1. The hellfire pass dawn service commenced 0530hrs. I tried and thought I'd get there early, but I'm sure some people camped there. We were there half hour early, and it was standing room only.

2. The service in town commenced 1000hrs. A fantastic turnout and very pleased with the efforts of all who attended.

The day could have been made a little better if only I could have found the ANZAC Day NRL game somewhere live on tv. It was good to see Collingwood get up, but only saw highlights for the StGeorge/Roosters game.

Regardless, a great day for remembrance.

Lest we forget.

Thank you for visiting us in Kan Madivad.

As for NRL, sorry most of us watch EPL over here

Win from Kan