Samui Ex Servicemen April 2011 Get Together

Thanks to everybody who made it to last months get together at The Red Fox in Lamai. Thanks also to Alan for his hospitality and excellent steak and kidney pie, a real treat.

The next time we get together will be Tuesday 5th April at the Cork and Cask in Chaweng from 4:30 pm onwards

It would be good to see a good turn out for a few beers and a bit of banter.

See you at the Cork and Cask on Tuesday.

Samui Ex Servicemen

UK Armed Forces Day 26th June 2010

Armed Forces Day is this Saturday 26 June 2010. The day is an annual opportunity for the general public to Show Their Support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families and from veterans to cadets.

Samui Ex Servicemen are having a curry night at The Cork and Cask in Chaweng on Saturday the 26th June starting 8:00 pm Everybody is welcome to attend and The Cork and Cask are providing free food. Please come along and show your support for the Armed Forces.

Your support for the Armed Forces provides a much valued morale boost for the troops and their families. The UK Armed Forces defend the UK and its interests. They are busy working around the world, promoting peace, delivering aid, tackling drug smugglers and providing security and fighting terrorism.

Samui Ex Servicemen June 2010 Get Together

After using our new venue selection system for the first time at May's gathering. The next venue for our June get together is on Tuesday 1st June 2010 at The Cork and Cask (Le Chablis) in Chaweng from 4:30 pm onwards. Looking forward to see every one there.

Thanks to Mark, John and Oh for hosting the May gathering at the Elephant and Castle, good company and great food as ever.

See you all on Tuesday.

Samui Ex Servicemen

Samui Ex Servicemen October Get Together

A quick reminder that on Tuesday 28th October 4:30 pm will see the next Samui Ex-Servicemen get together at Big Joes, located on the Ring Road, Chaweng.

All Ex-Servicemen living on Samui, visiting ex-servicemen or serving members of Her Majesty's armed forces are welcome to come along.

Hope to see you there.

Samui Ex-Servicemen

September Samui Ex Servicemen’s Get Together at Le Chablis

Once again a good turn out for our September get together at Le Chablis Resort in Chaweng, Koh Samui. A few new faces and some of the regulars enjoyed an evening of banter and an excellent Fish and Chip supper provided by Joe at Le Chablis. Thanks to Joe for his hospitality and all who came along.

October’s meet up will be at Big Joes, located in Chaweng on the ring road, at 5:00 pm on the 28th October.

The Poppy appeal boxes are being distributed around Koh Samui in the next few days, if you see one it would be appreciated if you could contribute to this worthy charity.

Looking forward to seeing everybody on the 28th. Any serving members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces or Ex-Servicemen visiting the Koh Samui are welcome to come along.

Samui Ex-Servicemen

September Get Together of the Samui Ex-Servicemen

This Tuesday the 30th September at Le Chablis in Chaweng 4:30 pm we will be having our monthly get together. If you are unsure where to find Le Chablis e-mail me at samuiexservicemen@gmail.com for directions.

As mentioned previously if anyone is interested in obtaining a veterans lapel badge and is unsure how to apply for one when we meet this time bring along the following details:

National Insurance Number:
Date of Birth:
HM Forces Service or Unit:
Service No.:
Periods of Service if known:

I can then apply on your behalf and hopefully have them for you by the October meet up.

Look forward to seeing everybody on the 30th September.

Samui Ex-Servicemen

Samui Ex Servicemen At Full Moon Bungalows In August

A good time was had by all I hope at Full Moon Bungalows in Bangrak thanks to the hospitality of Paul and Big Joes food. Thanks to everybody who came along, again a good turnout.

The next time we all meet will be the 30th September at Le Chablis in Chaweng 4:30 pm as usual. If you are unsure where to find Le Chablis e-mail me at samuiexservicemen@gmail.com for directions.

If anyone is interested in obtaining a veterans lapel badge and is unsure how to apply for one when we meet in September bring along the following details:

National Insurance Number:
Date of Birth:
HM Forces Service or Unit:
Service No.:
Periods of Service if known:

I can then apply on your behalf and hopefully have them for you by the October meet up.

If you want a laugh click Here for some funny pictures, military style!

Look forward to seeing everybody on the 30th September.

Samui Ex-Servicemen

Samui Ex Servicemen May Get Together

Thanks to everybody for coming along to the May get together and a special thank you to Big Joe for providing refreshments and a most delicious selection of cold cuts, fresh bread and savoury foods followed by a few glasses of wine accompanied with some excellent cheese.

If you are in the area why not call in on Big Joe and see what homemade food he has on offer. Big Joes is opposite the PTT station on the Chaweng ring road, he is open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

At May's get together we had a couple of guests who are currently serving in Her Majesty's armed forces, who were on the Koh Samui, come to say hello and one new face living on the Island.

June's venue will be The Red Fox in Lamai on Tuesday the 24th at 4:30 pm.

Hope to see you at The Red Fox

Samui Ex Servicemens May Meeting

If you are an ex-serviceman on Koh Samui why not come along to our next get together at Big Joes, purveyor of fine pies and all things good to eat, located on the Chaweng Ring Road opposite the petrol station.

We will be meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday the 27th May 2008 for a few drinks and some good food.

See you there.

Samui Ex Servicemen

Samui Ex-Servicemen April Get Together at Le Chablis

The April get together was at Le Chablis in Chaweng where our hosts provided an excellent curry accompanied by some substantial samosas and condiments. Thank you to Le Chablis, if you are ever visiting Koh Samui this is a nice resort with very comfortable and moderately priced rooms at the north end of Chaweng Beach. We had new members this time around and as usual a few beers were consumed as the sand bags were pulled up and stories of days gone by related.

Next time we get together will be on Tuesday the 27^th May, 4:30 pm at Big Joes purveyor of pies and all food that is British. Located on the Chaweng ring road opposite the petrol station.

Below is some information that may be of interest to you click on the links to contact the Honary Consul.

Visit To Koh Samui by Head of Passport Section British Embassy

The head of passport section will visit Samui on Fri 16 May. If sufficient interest exists it will be possible to arrange appointments for individuals/families to discuss the following:

• Passport renewal procedure, inc proposed changes to current biometric passports expected later this year.
• All aspects relating to children.
• The British nationality act.

Notes:

1. Time & venue has yet to be established but will be in Bang Rak or Choeng Mon late afternoon or evening.
2. Interviews will be by appointment through the Honary Consul. This is primarily aimed at those with Thai spouses & dual national children or Brit couples with children.
3. Immigration matters (ie visas for UK or visas for ‘farangs’ in Thailand) are a separate entity and will NOT be on the agenda.

What to do next:

Interested parties should email the Honary Consul with questions (between 01 & 09 May) & to ask for an appointment. The Honary Consul will allocate appointments on 10^th May.

Samui Ex Servicemen Update

At the last get together of Samui Ex-Servicemen, not only did we have a good time, but Steve Ryder of Ensure Asia paid us a visit. He discussed the pros and cons of various health insurance options in an open forum. Any body interested in contacting Steve click here: info@ensureasia.com to receive more personalized information.

News For those receiving War Pensions

War Pension payments will increase by 3.9% from 07 April 2008. From that date those on 100% can expect £145.10 per week, an increase of £5.40.

If you think you may be entitled to a War Pension click here for information: War Pensions Information or come along to our next get together at Le Chablis, Chaweng on the 29^th April at 4:30 pm and pick the brains of our resident expert.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Samui Ex Servicemen