Pattaya Nightlife, Queen Victoria Inn Pub, Restaurant & Hotel, Pattay Beach, Thailand

The Charity Club of Pattaya

was founded on JULY 1st 2004and is run by husband and wife team

MALCOLM & CHRISTINA BODEN and VIC KING of the Queen Victoria Inn.

They have been doing charity events in Pattaya for over 5 years now.

Vol. XVI No. 11
Friday March 14 - March 20, 2008

Charity Club of Pattaya donates 20 wheelchairs to Able the Disabled Foundation

On March 3, the ever active and hardworking members and supporters of the Charity Club of Pattaya met at their HQ. the Queen Victoria Inn to donate 20 wheelchairs to Able the Disabled Foundation. Proceeds raised at the Charity Club of Pattaya Gala Dinner 2007 made the purchase of the wheelchairs possible.

Members of the Charity Club of Pattaya donate 20 wheelchairs to Able the Disabled Foundation.
“Able The Disabled Foundation” is the proactive vision of two unique women, Cherie Srifuengfung and Sally Jones, who grew up in separate parts of the world in different circumstances, but who share a common passion. Their passion evolved into a reality as they became close friends, through combining riding and helping those less fortunate within Thailand, and they created the “Able the Disabled Foundation”.
For thousands of physically and mentally disabled children and young adults throughout the world, riding horses and ponies has become their first step away from the protective shelter of home, or special school, to the hustle and bustle of the outside world. This has led to new occupations, careers, friendships and a more full and useful life in the community.
Many children with disabilities benefit from riding, some from the relaxation it gives, others by actually learning to ride. The benefits can be enormous and wide-ranging. They include improvement of balance, coordination, muscle tone, concentration, cooperation and behavior. A feeling of independence and “I can do it!” is achieved. For many disabled riders their visit to the stables is the thing that they look forward to most in their week and, in some cases, it might be their only opportunity to meet others.
“Able the Disabled Foundation” currently helps 52 disabled young riders who come from very poor families, who have benefited greatly. If you would like to find out more information, offer your services or see how you can make a difference by making a donation, please call ++66 (0) 38 248 026 or contact: info@able-the-disabled.org

Vol. XV No. 42
Friday October 19 - October 25, 2007

Queen Victoria antes up Platinum sponsorship

The Charity Club of Pattaya meets most Sundays at the Queen Victoria Inn Soi 6 catching up with friends and supporters of the Club for drinks and of course to enjoy the Queen Victoria’s Sunday Carvery (340 baht for 3 courses). Not sitting around for too long, members took the opportunity to collect the Platinum Sponsorship off Vic’s wife Jane.

Malcolm collects the Platinum Sponsorship from Vic King’s wife Jane.

The Queen Victoria is the Charity Club’s home because the Queen Vic has been a staunch supporter of the Charity Club since the formation of the club, now in its fourth year. Vic King is also the treasurer for the club, so Malcolm didn’t keep hold of that for long!
Draw tickets and dinner tickets for the Charity Club’s Gala Dinner are now on sale at 1,300 baht, which includes entertainment, free flow Singha beer, red and white wine and soft drinks.
For more information, contact Malcolm on 0897441040, Christina on 0895454185 or email charityclubofpattaya @yahoo.com On the other hand, call in the Queen Victoria Inn Soi 6 for a drink and ask Vic King for tickets or call Vic on 0860606210.
On the web: www.charityclub ofpattaya. bravehost.com

Latest News - See who our next batch of wheelchairs are going to below!

The Charity Club of Pattaya has successfully been raising funds to build and furnish a classroom in a rural area just outside Kleang, South of Rayong.

We are very pleased to be able to announce that the classroom is complete and now being used.

The Classroom was started on the 15^th August.Click here to see the work starting.

The Classroom houses well over 40 Children and will make a huge difference.

Previously the Children were being taught in the open air, with the added distractions of the other class being taught, flies and mosquitoes!
Education is very important for the Children here as it the only chance they have for a better future.

Friday 13^th was a lucky day for the Wat Wang Wa school on the unluckiest day of the year!

The Classroom in Kleang Rayong that was started on the 15^th August is now finished and
The Charity Club of Pattaya officially handed it over to the Wat Wang Wa School on Friday 13^th October. The money to build the Classroom was raised at the pub nights held at Jameson’s The Irish Pub and Witherspoon’s Bar & Restaurant.

The Charity Club also received private donations from Duane Pebworth of GessweinSiam Co.Ltd Bangkok, Tony Shuttleworth, Pattaya Reality and an anonymous donation, with the remainder of the money coming from the Charity Gala Dinner.

After the Monks had finished blessing the Classroom speeches were made by the principal of the school Mr. Kittilarp Meelarp the Principle of Rayong Education Institution Region 2 Mr. Nattaset Posrithong, Police Colonel Ittipol Ittisarnronnachai, Superintendent of Pattaya Immigration and Mr. Niels Colov Managing Director of Pattaya People Newspaper and Television.

Other Honorable guests in attendance were, Khun Nimit Ongkhamarueng Maythanee – Mayor of Wang Wah Sub-district, Mr. Pratheep Pathibat – Wang Wah’s Village Headman, Khun Narong Odthon – Chairman of Wang Wah Sub-district’s Council.

The Classroom will be used for the Kindergarden Class which will make a huge difference, the Children were being taught in the open air, with the added distractions of the other class, barking dogs etc!

The Classroom was kindly furnished by the Pattaya Immigration Charity Drive, which you may recall seeing in the press a few months ago

We at The Charity Club raised the funds by holding Pub Nights with the help from Jameson’s Irish Pub, Witherspoon’s Bar & Restaurant, Shenanigan’s, Kilkenny’s, The Queen Victoria Inn and private donations.

Anyone wishing to donate a prize or offer a cash donation for our next project can contact Christina or Malcolm at the Charity Club at charityclubofpattaya@yahoo.com or via any of the participating bars.

Originally Malcolm was on the committee as treasurer and entertainments Officer with the U.K. Club of Pattaya.
Christina was on the committee as entertainments and Charity officer for the club.

Vic King is the owner of The Queen Victoria Inn Soi 6 Pattaya.
Vic is also The Club’s treasurer and the Queen Vic is the official home of the club.

Anyone wishing to meet either Malcolm Christina or Vic can usually find them all together every Sunday tucking into the Sunday Carvery in The Queen Vic!

Since the U.K. Club went in to hibernation they found that they had a lot of spare time so, encouraged by friends, they decided to form The Charity Club of Pattaya.

The next recipients of our wheelchairs are shown here.

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Since the formation of the club they have raised funds for the following;

THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

THE STREET KIDS

WAT PONG SCHOOL

THE MASON’S TSUNAMI APPEAL

THE CAMILLIAN CENTRE.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN.

THE CHILDREN OF ISSAN’S WHEELCHAIR & WALKING AIDS APPEAL.

THE CHARITY CLUB OF PATTAYA’S CHRISTMAS GIFT APPEAL.

WHO BENEFITS?

Anyone in need!

They always visit the charity to see what is needed before they say they we will support them.

They always ask for a ‘wish list’ as they never just hand over cash unless absolutely necessary.

ALL the money they raise goes towards the items on the charities ‘wish list’, nothing is taken for admin costs or expenses. Printing costs etc are shared between Malcolm, Christina and Vic.

They do all the shopping and do an unannounced follow up visit to check everything is in place.
They try to do different charities so that they don’t become committed to any one charity and that allows the money to be spread around as Thailand has so many needy people.

If they are asked to organise a charity event and they don’t know the charity involved they make arrangements for a visit.

At the end of the year they organize a Charity Gala Dinner with a Grand Prize Draw and Auction. The 2005 Charity Dinner was held in October at the 5* Dusit Resort in Pattaya where 170 people attended and had a brilliant time costing only 1,600 baht for a Thai and International buffet and a FREE BAR! The money raised from this event went to the CAMILLIAN CENTRE Rayong a home for children and orphans affected from birth by HIV/AIDS.
The FREE MASON Tsunami re-building of a school project and education scholarships for under privileged Children.

WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF The Charity Club of Pattaya?

The aims are simple.
Just to give a little bit back to those who need it!

If we all help each other a little, we will all benefit in the end.
The charities will benefit and everyone has a good night out while raising money for charity!

If you wish to sponsor an event, donate a prize, be added to the Club’s email for news of forth coming events or if you wish to attend the next function please email

charityclubofpattaya@yahoo.com