Communities

Christ Church Bangkok

Anglican church, English-language services, near Sala Daeng BTS and Silom MRT

Evangelical Church of Bangkok (ECB)

International evangelical church, Sunday services 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, 70+ nationalities, near Asok BTS

International Church of Bangkok (ICB)

English-language multicultural congregation, Sunday services

ICA Bangkok (International Christian Assembly)

Sunday services 9:00 AM (English) and 11:00 AM with Thai/Urdu/Mandarin translations

Calvary International Baptist Church

English-speaking Baptist church, end of Sukhumvit Soi 2, between Phloen Chit and Nana BTS

Bangkok City Baptist Church

Sunday service 10:00 AM, near Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT

International Bible Baptist Church Bangkok (IBBC)

English-speaking Baptist church in Khlong San area

Lifehouse Bangkok

International bilingual church, affiliated with Australian Christian Churches

Assumption Cathedral Bangkok

Principal Catholic cathedral of Thailand, Archdiocese of Bangkok, historic church dating to 1821

Haroon Mosque

One of Bangkok's oldest mosques, founded 1837 by Indonesian-Arab community, riverside location

Bangkok International Church of Seventh-day Adventists

English-speaking Adventist congregation on Sukhumvit 71

American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM)

Leading US-Thai business organisation, extensive networking events and advocacy

British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT)

Oldest foreign chamber in Thailand; largest non-Asian foreign chamber

Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT)

Umbrella body for 27+ foreign chambers representing over 8,000 companies in Thailand

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (CanCham)

Officially registered 1991; one of Thailand's most recognised international business associations

Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham)

Promotes Australian-Thai trade and business, active networking events

Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC)

Founded 1966; 330+ member companies; co-located with Alliance Française Bangkok

German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC)

Serving German-Thai business community since 1954; affiliated with AHK network

Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC)

Established 1991; 300+ members; official body for Dutch private sector in Thailand

India-Thai Chamber of Commerce (ITCC)

Not-for-profit; facilitates India-Thailand trade and investment

Rotary Club of Bangkok

Thailand's first Rotary club, founded 1930; meets every Thursday 12:15 PM; English-language meetings

Rotary Club of Bangkok South

Meets every Friday 12:00–13:30; English-speaking international service club

Rotary Club of Bangkok DACH

English/German-speaking Rotary club; meets every other Wednesday 6:30–8:00 PM; DACH = Germany/Austria/Switzerland

Lions Club of Bangkok Silom

Founded 1984; monthly meetings every 1st Wednesday of the month; District 310-D

Bangkok Rama Lions Club

Part of Lions International MD 310 Thailand; service and charity activities

Social / Hobby Club

The British Club Bangkok

Established 1903; multi-sport and social club; cricket, tennis, squash, football, swimming pool; open to all nationalities

Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC)

Founded 1901; 90-acre grounds opposite Chulalongkorn University; cricket, rugby, tennis, swimming, horse racing track

Southerners Sports Club Bangkok

Informal non-commercial expat club; rugby, cricket, netball, touch rugby; diverse nationalities welcome

Bangkok Lions Rugby Football Club

Youth rugby club for ages 3–18; training Sundays 9:00–11:00 AM at Bangkok Patana Sports Complex

Bangkok Hash House Harriers (BH3)

Running and social club; Saturday runs since 1977; meets at various suburban Bangkok locations; all abilities welcome

Bangkok Monday Hash House Harriers (BMH3)

Monday running and social club; mixed group of expats and Thais; all abilities welcome

Bangkok Hash House Harriettes

Mixed men and women running and social group; Wednesday runs; founded 1982

International School Bangkok (ISB)

Premier US-curriculum international school; founded 1951; Grades PreK–12; Nichada Thani gated community

Bangkok Patana School

Thailand's first and largest British international school; ages 2–18; IB and IGCSE

NIST International School

Thailand's first full IB World School; near Asok BTS; strong expat parent community (NIPTA)

Harrow International School Bangkok

British-curriculum boarding and day school; affiliated with Harrow School UK

KIS International School

Full IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP); also has Reignwood Park campus

XCL American School of Bangkok (ASB)

American curriculum (AP); formerly The American School of Bangkok; now XCL group

Regent's International School Bangkok (Langsuan Campus)

British curriculum; Early Years city campus; main campus on Pracha Uthit Road, Wang Thonglang

Alliance Française Bangkok

Established 1912; French language courses and cultural events; library and cinema

The Japan Foundation, Bangkok

Promotes Japanese culture, arts and language education since 1974; Japanese Cultural Center

Korean Cultural Center in Thailand

Promotes Korean culture, language classes, K-culture events and exhibitions

Thai-Japanese Association

Established 1935; promotes Thai-Japanese cultural exchange including Hanami and Loy Krathong festivals

Bangkok Mothers & Babies International (BAMBI)

Non-profit founded 1982; supports pregnant women and parents of young children; all nationalities; monthly magazine

British Women's Group Bangkok (BWG)

Since 1969; network for expatriate women of all nationalities; book club, mah-jong, crafts, photo club and more

American Women's Club of Thailand (AWC)

Founded 1955; non-profit; social, cultural and philanthropic activities; open to all nationalities

International Women's Club of Thailand (IWC)

Founded 1964; 600 members from 50 nationalities; fosters friendship between women of all nationalities; charity work

Australian-New Zealand Women's Group Bangkok (ANZWG)

50+ year history; promoting friendship among Australian and New Zealand women in Thailand; social events

Samaritans of Thailand

Non-profit emotional support and suicide prevention; 24/7 hotline; English callback service at 02 713 6791; founded 1978

Alcoholics Anonymous Thailand (AA Bangkok)

40+ weekly English-language meetings in Bangkok; also Swedish, Russian and women-only meetings; no dues or fees

Narcotics Anonymous Thailand (NA Bangkok)

English and Thai language NA meetings across Bangkok; multiple meeting venues weekly

UNICEF Thailand

UN agency for children's rights; regional and country office in Bangkok

UNHCR Thailand

UN Refugee Agency; appointments required; near Democracy Monument

Save the Children Thailand

International NGO operating in Thailand since 1979; child protection, education, humanitarian assistance

Habitat for Humanity Thailand

Operates since 2007; builds and repairs homes for vulnerable families; volunteer build programmes available

World Vision Foundation of Thailand

Christian humanitarian NGO; children's programmes across 42 provinces; East Asia Regional Office in Bangkok

Charity / Foundation

Human Development Foundation – Mercy Centre

Founded 1972 by Fr Joe Maier; serves Klong Toey slum community; kindergarten, AIDS hospice, legal aid, anti-trafficking

Charity / Foundation

Thai Red Cross Society

National humanitarian charity; volunteer programmes available; blood donation, disaster relief, community welfare

Charity / Foundation

Courageous Kitchen Bangkok

Food charity nurturing youth leaders through cooking and English classes; volunteer-friendly for expats

Baan Dek Foundation

Thai-registered NGO (est. 2002); supports migrant and vulnerable children in urban slums and construction camps