Past Events....
Greart fun @ HEURIGER in Bangkok - Swissotel Ratchada
On Saturday, 28 May the Thai-Austrian Society had their biggest annual event – the “Heuriger”. More than 220 Austrians and friends of Austria celebrated in a cozy atmosphere at the Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada with traditional and delicious Austrian food and drinks.
Moreover, during the event we could raise 165.000 THB for Baan Doi, the child care center in Chiang Rai. So again, on behalf of the board of the Thai Austrian Society a big thank you to all of you and we hope that you enjoyed the evening.
Please find here the link with the photos from the official photographer: LINK
Over 100 guests @Christmas Brunch at Le Meridian
On Sunday, 27 November the Thai Austrian Society organized the Christmas brunch at the Le Meridien Hotel Bangkok. 100 guests enjoyed the delicious food as well as the mulled wine. As usual, these events serve the purpose of supporting children in need. At this event, the special guest was Mae Chee Brigitte Schrottenbacher, a Buddhist nun who lives in Thailand over 30 years. She supports several charity projects in Thailand and Bhutan. She also brought along several paintings which could be bought by the guests. All the donations from this event will support children in need. And of course, especially the kids were waiting for it to happen: Nikolaus (Santa Claus) made an appearance and handed out small gift bags! Thank you to everyone for coming, pictures of the event can be viewed here:
1st Frühshoppen - lots of fun in Bangkok
On Saturday, 29th of January, the Thai-Austrian Society had its first Fruehshoppen which is a unique Austrian style brunch. More than 50 people joined the event at the Swissôtel Bangkok Ratchada and once again thank you to everyone who contributed so that we were able to raise 15.000 THB for Baan Doi, a child care center run by an Austrian near Chiang Rai. Let's hope that the covid-19 situation improves and restrictions are eased so that regular events can happen again.
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Donation to Nampon Orphanage in Chiang Mai
When we came together for our Stammtisch in Chiang Mai on 13 March, all the members and friends of the Thai-Austrian Society who were present contributed to a donation for the
in Chiang Mai. Only on this evening, we could raise 25.000 THB. With this money, a music room will be installed in the child care center. The money was handed over by members of the TAS, Mr. Gottfried Auer, Mr. Nikolaus Prachensky and Mr. Patrick Kumpitsch.
Stammtisch in Chiang Mai 13 March 2021
Last weekend, members and friends of the Thai Austrian Society came together in Chiang Mai for a "Stammtisch". On that occasion, the donation of THB 159.000 was handed over to the founder of Baan Doi, Ms. Barbara Meisl. Thanks to the donations made at the Heuriger and the Christmas brunch last year, we could raise this amount of money which will support the child care center near Chiang Rai. Everyone enjoyed the evening at the Aroy Garden Restaurant with Austrian food & wine & Schnaps. Thank you for your continuing support!
A thank you Video of Baan Doi.
We will meet Barbara Meisl in person in Chiang Mai at our Stammtisch in March.
A big thank you to all your help. It is a great success to be able to support Baan Doi with such a big donation.
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On Sunday, 13 December the Thai-Austrian Society had their festive pre Christmas brunch at the Swissotel. About 45 people attended not only for thedelicious food, Austrian specialities,
Glühwein (mulled wine) and bubbles but also to support this year’s project, the Baan Doi child care center in the north of Thailand. Even Nikolaus found his way to hot Thailand and handed out some gifts for the children. We are more than grateful to announce that the TAS with all its members and friends can donate 159.000 THB for Baan Doi. The cheque will be handed over in January at the Stammtisch in Chiang Mai. THANK YOU again to all of you who supported the Baan Doi!
HEURIGER 2020 Have a look at our Gallery !
The Heuriger event has generated 150.000 THB for the Baan Doi, a child care center in the northern part of Thailand. THANK YOU to all of you who contributed to and donated for this project. Thanks as well to all our sponsors who made that evening possible: Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada, Bei Otto, Premium Beverages Co. Ltd, Warsteiner Beer, Foodland, Austrothaigourmet, RIS Swiss Section and Swarovski Thailand.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) - 2020
On 24 September 2020, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Thai-Austrian Society was held at Swissôtel Bangkok Ratchada. H.E. Austrian Ambassador Dr. Eva Hager gave a welcoming speech. The President, Caroline Braunshofer, gave an overview of our last events and an outlook of the events which are already planned for this year. On 29 October, we will have a networking event on Belga rooftopbar with excellent food and drinks and on 28 November our annual traditional "Heuriger" will take place. It is the biggest event of the Thai-Austrian Society and the income generated from the Heuriger will be donated to a charity project. More about the upcoming events will be announced soon. Thank you to Swissôtel Bangkok Ratchada for hosting our AGM!
Nikolaus met the Thai-Austrian Society (Good kids only)
On Sunday, 1st December the annual Christmas brunch hosted by the
Thai Austrian Society together with the Swissôtel Bangkok Ratchada took place.
Over 80 people and children attended the brunch including the Austrian Ambassador
Mrs. Eva Hager and the Swiss Ambassador Mrs. Helene Budliger Artieda.
The children eagerly anticipated the arrival of the Nikolo (Nikolaus) who distributed
small gifts to all of them. The brunch became a tradition already and also
this year we collected THB 12.149,-- for charity projects.
“HAPPY FAMILY CAMP 2019”
Heart through heart agenda
October 12-14 2019 at Banyan Leaf Resort, Rachaburi
„We stand together with the poor“
We work to help the children and communities of the many slums of Bangkok. Together with our neighbors in the slums we create simple-but-progressive solutions that touch the lives of thousands of the poor every day.
We build and operate schools, improve family health and welfare, protect street children’s rights, combat the AIDS crisis, respond to daily emergencies, and offer shelter to orphans, to street children, and to children and adults with AIDS – always together, hand in hand and heart to heart with the people we serve.
Cross-Cultural Collaboration Workshop at
Swissotel Le Concordeon Sept 26, 2019
Looking at own cultural preferences and challenging each other perceptions,
Austrians/Swiss/Germans & Thais could elaborate on strategies how to best
work together & better understand the impact of cultural values. A big thanks
to Dr. Astrid Kainzbauer for guiding and challenging the participants.
The Thai Austrian Society is honored to contribute to the HDF Mercy Centre
On 5 September 2019, members of the board of the Thai Austrian Society met with Father Joe Maier at HDF Mercy Centre for handing over the cheque. We raised THB 158.000 at the Heuriger for the children of the Mercy Centre. Father Joe founded the Mercy Centre in 1972 and since then, has supported over 40.000 children from poor families and helped them to be educated at the preschools of Mercy Centre. With the money raised, we contribute to a three day family camp which will be held in October. Thank you to all our sponsors and donors again for your support!
3rd annual HEURIGER in Bangkok
On 7 June 2019, the annual Heuriger was held at the Swissôtel Bangkok Ratchada for the third time. All the guests enjoyed amazing Austrian food and wines.
The guests were entertained with great music by the Tiroler Festtagsmusikanten. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the charity. Donations this year will go to underprivileged children at the HDF Mercy Centre.
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Our trip to Swarovski Thailand (Marigot) on 30 May 2019 was very successful !!
We got a wonderful and very interesting introduction about the company and jewelry making and could then see the production of various sparkling bracelets, earrings and much more. Thank you so much to the whole Swarovski Team who made our visit possible!
1st Heuriger in Chiang Mai
For the first time, the TAS organized a „Heuriger“ evening in Chiang Mai!
Over 160 guests enjoyed Austrian & Thai food, Austrian music from the
Tiroler Bürgermeisterkapelle and Austrian wines. Throughout the evening, we collected money for children at the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Abuse Center (ATCC) in Pattaya which provides assistance to victimized children of sexual abuse and victims of any form of exploitation.
Thank you to all our members and friends who joined this wonderful evening at the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel in Chiang Mai
THANK YOU NIKOLAUS FOR A FANTASTIC Thai-Austrian Christmas Brunch
On Sunday 9 December, friends and members of the Thai Austrian Society came together to a festive pre-Christmas brunch at the wonderful Swissôtel Bangkok Ratchada. The guests, among them H.E. Austrian Ambassador Eva Hager, enjoyed great food and drinks. The Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada served delicious local and Austrian specialities. Definitely a highlight was the visit of the "Nikolaus" who distributed small gifts to all the children.
THB 203.000,-- to the Anti-Human Trafficking
and Child Abuse Center (ATCC) in Pattaya
On 30 September, members of the Board of the Thai-Austrian Society handed over the cheque in the amount of THB 203.000,-- to the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Abuse Center (ATCC) in Pattaya. Especially the Heuriger event in June this year generated a lot of money for the underprivileged kids. The ATTC provides assistance to victimized children of sexual abuse and victims of any form of exploitation.
A special Thank you to
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Our annual „Heuriger“ evening was a great success!
Our annual „Heuriger“ evening was a great success!
With over 200 guests who enjoyed Austrian & Thai food,
Austrian music from the Tiroler Bürgermeisterkapelle and Austrian wines,
we could generate a lot of money for underprivileged kids.
The money will be donated to the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Abuse Center (ATCC)
in Pattaya which provides assistance to victimized children of sexual abuse and
victims of any form of exploitation.
Throughout the evening, there was a Dirndl Queen contest and a raffle with many great prices.
Thank you to all our sponsors who helped realizing this event!
A special Thank you to:
Link to Pattayablatt Article
Blasmusik und Silberplattler rocken das Thai Garden Resort
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Trotzdem sich viele Österreicher, Deutsche und andere Expats im Moment auf Urlaub in Europa befinden, war das Thai Garden Resort am 7. Juni 2018 trotzdem nahezu voll besetzt. Der Grund dafür war die Veranstaltung des Österreichischen Heurigenabends. Insgesamt waren 30 stramme Tiroler Männer und Frauen nach Pattaya gekommen, um an diesem Abend hier aufzutreten.
Das Mangement des Thai Garden Resort unter der Leitung von Generalmager Rene Pisters, hatte wieder für ein wunderbares internationales Büffet, darunter viele österreichische Schmankerln, gesorgt. Diesmal gab es sogar ein echtes Altwiener Backhenderl – ein Genuss, den man sonst in Pattaya nirgendwo bekommt.
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AGM 2018
On May 24, the Thai-Austrian Society (TAS) held its Annual General Meeting 2018 at the Austrian Embassy Bangkok. Ambassador Eva Hager welcomed all the TAS-members and guests. The TAS members also elected a new board for the next two years. 11 people, among them a few newcomers, are on the board now.
The new President of the #TAS is Mrs. Caroline Braunshofer, the VP is Mr. Gottfried Auer, new Treasurer is Mr. Teerachai Engchuan and the new Secretary-General is Mr. Peter Lampl!
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Stammtisch on 08.Feb.2018: Nice crowd! Great start into the New Year!
For the first time in 2018 members & friends of TAS gathered at the Stammtisch Bei Otto's to enjoy great food & Austrian wine and having interesting discussions.
Gospel meet Christmas stollen - very warm and cosy Nikolaus welcome (good kids only)
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Thank you Nikolaus !!
Happy Birthday Mr.President !
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TAS MEKONG RIVER CRUISE
Back Pain Relief Workshop
at the Marriott Marquis Queen`s Park - a great workshop at a great venue. We learned how the perfect posture should feel like and how yoga can improve our health. A big THANKS to the Marriott Marquis Queen`s Park, all participants and especially to MARK for sharing his knowledge.
Stammtisch on October 6th: Full House! Great Atmosphere! Warm Welcome!
Thanks to H.E. Dr. Eva Hager for joining our Stammtisch and meeting our members and friends.
Thanks to Bei Otto`s for the great evening. Looking forward to our next informal gathering in November.
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TAS - Einladung zum Mittagessen an der Phetchaburi Panyanukul School for the Intellectual Disabilities and Slow Learners
Am 10. September 2017 lud die TAS die etwa 400 Schueler (vom Kindergarten bis zum Alter von 13 Jahren) und Lehrer der Panyanukul-School in Hua Hin/ Cha Am zu einem Mittagessen (inclusive Eiscreme - wichtig!) ein. Die Schule wird als Internat gefuehrt, wobei (die meisten) Eltern ihre Kinder ein Mal pro Monat ihre Kinder nach Hause mitnehmen.
Die Schueler an dieser von der thailaendischen Regierung unterstuetzten Schule sind nach Art und Schwere ihrer mentalen Behinderung in 2 Hauptkategorien unterteilt:
- Langsam Lernende und Schueler mit Down-Sydrom
- Autistische Kinder
Waehrend einige Kinder sowohl koerperlich als auch geistig behindert sind, sind andere zwar physikalisch fit, koennen aber mit ihrer Umgebung nicht normal interagieren.
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Sponsors
TAS Heuriger 2017 - Austrian Gemütlichkeit in the middle of Bangkok.
Guest testimonials:
"What a great event!"
"The food was excellent!"
"The Heuriger shall become a yearly institution!"
"The music was great!"
"We had so much fun!
It was a pleasure having you as our guests.
We really appreciate your support and donations.
Please see charity for details on our charity activities.
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Intercultural Management - A GREAT WORKSHOP!
Dr. Astrid Kainzbauer held a mirror up to us regarding our own cultural
imprint and we discussed strategies to improve communication with Thai collegues.
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TAS visit charity project – Ban Mae Marm school
in Chiang Mai
Donation of water filter system + plenty of food and snacks (27.05.2017)
„AUF DEN SPUREN DES THAI-WAY OF LIFE“
THAILAND REISE 22. - 30. NOVEMBER 2017
(INDIVIDUELLE VERLÄNGERUNG MÖGLICH)
„Tiroler Adler“ für thailändische Prinzessin
Mit einer hohen Landesauszeichnung wurde am Ostermontag in Innsbruck die thailändische Prinzessin Maha Chakri Sirindhorn ausgezeichnet. Sie setzt sich seit Jahren als Brückenbauerin zwischen Tirol und Thailand ein.
Vilamas Ranch has sponsored 100kg
Organic home-grown Jasmine Rice
to support our charity school project.
TAS besucht die Ban Mae Marm Schule bei Maetang
Es war eine etwas abenteuerliche Reise, welche einige Mitglieder der TAS (Thai-Austrian Society) im Norden Thailands unternahmen.
Der Präsident der TAS, Gottfried Auer, ein wohlbekannter Fabrikant aus Chiang Mai, hatte einige seiner Mitglieder eingeladen um bei einer Lebensmittelspende an die Ban Mae Marm Schule dabei zu sein. Diese Spende war von Sponsoren gekommen, die ihr Eintrittsgeld für das leider abgesagte Heurigen-Fest nicht zurück forderten, sondern dafür zur Verfügung stellten. Außerdem wurde ein Teil des Sponsorengeldes auch dafür verwendet, dass die halb verschmorten und lebensgefährlichen Elektroinstallationen in dem Schulgebäude erneuert und repariert wurden. Nun können die Kinder und die Lehrer wieder ohne Angst haben zu müssen die elektrischen Geräte einschalten... für den ganzen Artikel bitte hier klicken
Foto © pattayablatt
What a great AGM!
The re-launch of TAS is a big success. Welcome to our new members from the Alumni. Our special thanks to H.E. Austrian Ambassador Enno Drofenik for being the host.
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CHARITY
VIDEO
FOLKE TEGETTHOFF
"Es gibt keine grössere Sehnsucht, als jemanden zu finden, der einem zuhört." Zuhören, verstehen und wahrnehmen.Wie oft tun wir das wirklich? Ein unterhaltsamer und sehr lehrreicher Abend mit Folke Tegetthoff, ein herzliches Dankeschön an Erich Erber.
Thai-Austria Society elects new board
February 11, 2016
Gottfried Auer of Chiang Mai was elected the ninth president of the Thai-Austrian Society at the 30-year-old organization’s annual general meeting in Bangkok.
Austrian Ambassador H.E. Enno Drofenik hosted the Jan. 25 meeting at his residence with 50 of 80 club members attending.
After a short welcome speech from the ambassador, outgoing President Vicky Thananan reviewed the history of the group, which was founded by former ambassador, Rudolf Bogner, and had eight presidents to date.
Es gibt sie doch noch die echten Geschichtenerzähler
October 20, 2016
Früher gab es sie noch, die Geschichtenerzähler, die herum wanderten und ihre Geschichten auf Burgen und Schlössern oder auch auf Marktplätzen zur Freude ihrer Zuhörer erzählten.
Jetzt gibt es schon seit vielen, vielen Jahren Radio, Fernsehen und natürlich Internet und die Geschichtenerzähler sind ausgestorben. Oder doch nicht?
Am 21. Oktober 2016 kam einer der wenigen die es noch gibt nach Bangkok: Folke Tegethoff und er trug seine Geschichten Mitgliedern der Thai-Austrian Society (TAS) im Grand Westin Hotel vor.
Der ‚Wiener Heurige‘ fällt ins Wasser
October 22, 2016
Auch der ‚Wiener Heurige‘, der am 23. Oktober 2016 im Bangkoker Grand Westin Hotel hätte stattfinden sollen, musste leider wegen des Hinscheidens des Königs abgesagt werden.
Die 21 Musiker, die trotzdem nach Thailand gekommen waren, erhielten aber ein Super-Abendessen von Gottfried Auer, dem Präsidenten der Thai-Austrian Society (TAS) spendiert, zu dem alle Mitglieder des Clubs eingeladen waren. Viele von ihnen folgten dem Aufruf, und auch der ehemalige dreifache Präsident des Rotary Clubs Phönix Pattaya, Hubert Meier, war ebenfalls gekommen.
Patrick Kumpitsch
Patrick Kumpitsch
