Association of Filipinos in Thailand holding election on 22 Feb 2014

Association of Filipinos in Thailand to hold its election on 22 February 2014

The Executive Board (EB) of the Association of Filipinos in Thailand (AFT) have unanimously agreed to call for a snap election on Saturday, 22 February 2014 to draw in fresh blood into the Association who can lead it across new challenges and opportunities.

The last day of filing the candidacy for AFT Board is on 1 February 2014.

To be valid, the online application form for candidate must be received by the [email protected] on or before 1 February 2014.

AFT membership is open to all Filipinos 18 years and over, however, candidates:
1. Must be a member of the AFT.
2. Can not and must not be an officer of another organisation (religious organisations are allowed).
3. Must not have been convicted of any crime.

In the Candidacy Application Form, candidates are required to share their visions for or what they can do for AFT. They are required to write down the number of hours per week that they commit for AFT work if elected.

Benefits of AFT members include free medical and dental services and receive some monetary assistance in case of accidents and in time of bereavement.

The website is officially online and can be accessed via http://www.aftthailand.com