THAI-FLEMISH ASSOCIATION
The association was founded in 1987 so as to promote good relations between Flanders and Thailand, i. a. through cultural exchange,
socio-cultural activities and contacts. The association offers relief for Thai people and gives them personal assistance. It also supports
development projects in Thailand and supplies
information on procedures, business, language, culture, travel, etc.
Current affairs and eye-catchers:
Thai restaurants in Flanders and Brussels
Thai buddhist temples in Belgium
Sworn translators-interpreters Thai-Dutch-Thai
Thai measures
The association has a centre in
Galgestraat 15, 8680 Koekelare (Belgium), including:
- Large room with annex room for private parties, a kitchen and a small bar.
- 5 Guest rooms, 4 of which have a shower, and communal toilet.
- Spacy patio for barbecuing.
Our centre is situated
near the centre of Koekelare.
The use of and the access to our centre are strictly reserved for members and visitors (on demand).
Members enjoy the following facilities:
- Free access to the centre during opening hours - Friday (from 7 pm
onwards) and Saturday and Sunday (from 6 pm onwards) - for a drink or a Thai
snack in the bar, asking for information or simply a nice chat.
- Participating in
socio-cultural activities, including the traditional Thai festivals
LOY KRATHONG and
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Information free of charge, services at cost price.
Use of facilities, meeting room with appurtenances by
appointment and at particularly inexpensive rates.
Guest rooms.
Accomodation in case of emergency situations: free of charge.
Our centre offers you the possibility to taste Thai atmosphere in our country and get in touch with Thai people and devotees of Thailand in our country and neighbouring countries.
Board:
- Walther Holvoet, honorary president
- Mark Verfaillie, honorary vice-president
- Luc Mestdagh, honorary secretary
- Luc Bossy, president
- Marleen Vercruysse, vice-president
- Ivan Vercruysse, secretary
- Other board members:
- Benny Mareel
- Denise Vanaelst
- Freddy Zwertvagher
- Heidi Ramault
- Jean-Pierre Herman
- Karien Dejonghe
- Luc Hindryckx
- Luc Ockers
- Rita De Vos
- Stijn Vandersyppe
- Willy Cuylle
- Wouter Gijs
All board members dedicate themselves voluntarily and on an honorary basis for the association.
The necessary financial means, i.a. for utilities and the accomodation and support of Thai visitors, are gathered through the membership fees and the bar.
Our association currently has more than 200 members.
Membership fee:
32 Euro per family by deposit or transfer on bank account nr. 473-1041191-51, mentioning: membership fee.
Last update: 29 January 2012
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