... IN THAILAND

The Skal movements in Thailand started in 1956 when a group of leaders in the tourism industry got together to establish Skal Club of Bangkok. The displays of friendship and amicale spirit by the founders and members of the Club were so impressive that they led to the formation of Skal Club of Pattaya and Skal Club of Chiangmai.

To coordinate Skal activities, increase awareness of the movements and expand coverage, the three Clubs joined forces to establish the Skal National Committee for Thailand. The efforts of the National Committee resulted in the formation of Skal Club of Phuket and Skal Club of Songkhla/Hadyai and increased participation in Skal international events, such as Asian Area Assemblies and Skal World Congresses. Unfortunately, due to business commitments, two Clubs were not able to sustain their activities.

The successes of the Asian Area Assemblies and Skal World Congress in previous years were results of the combined efforts by Skal International Thailand (National Committee) and the Clubs indicated above.

At this time there are 6 Clubs in Thailand, i.e. Skal International Bangkok, Skal International Chiangmai & North Thailand, Skal International Koh Samui, Skal International Pattaya & East Thailand, Skal International Phuket and Skal International Hua Hin.

The 67th Skal World Congress at Pattaya from October 15 to 20, 2006, and the 37th Asian Area Congress at Koh Samui from May 21 to 25, 2008 were well attended.