The History of St. Patrick’s Society Bangkok
The St. Patrick’s Society is one of the oldest social communities in Bangkok. It’s mission is to promote the cultural & social values of the Irish people. Founded in 1962, the society holds regular events for people from Ireland, those with Irish heritage and those interested in Irish culture.
We are celebrating St. Patrick’s Society’s 62nd anniversary serving the Irish community in Bangkok. Our mission and primary function is to promote the social and cultural interests of the Irish community in Thailand. With over 250 active members and a constantly increasing Irish diaspora in the region, we are growing from strength to strength with every passing year. For some insight into one
of our founding members (Sally) story, the Big Chili magazine covers it well in
their December/November 2024 issue. Click here for more information.
Our signature annual event is the Emerald Ball, it is the premier Irish fixture on the Thai Social calendar, have a look out for this epic charity gala, everyone is welcome.
The 2025 Committee Members are:
Paul Potter – President
Jason Ding – Committee
David Cleary – Committee
Marion Walsh – Committee
Thomas Diver – Committee
Alec Hoare – Committee
Mary Boonvong – Committee
Gerard Duignan – Committee
Jerome Kelly – Committee
Phairin Boonnayanon – Committee
Sally Voravarn – Committee(Hon)
All our committee members are volunteers so a massive thank you to all past and present committee members, without them the St. Patrick’s Society Bangkok would not exist. If would you like to get involved, please come along to Annual General Meeting (AGM), everyone is welcome regardless of experience.
Updates
-In 2025 we’re changing our year-end from June to December to make our admin processes simpler.
-Our new email address for all communications with the society is: st.patricks.bangkok@gmail.com