Support Groups in Bangkok

Below find information on helplines and support groups for the following:

Alcoholics Anonymous

The AA Thailand website has information about Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout the country and in Bangkok where open and closed meetings are held daily. Refer to the comprehensive website for meeting times, venues and maps to the locations. All AA meetings are in English unless stated otherwise. 

• AA Thailand
  Tel: 02 231 8300
  Website
• To find a local meeting: Click here 

Al-Anon meetings provide support to the family, friends and those affected by an alcoholic in their lives.

• Al-Anon Thailand
  e-mail
  Website
• To find an Al-Anon Meeting in Bangkok: Click here

HIV/AIDS Support

The AIDS Access Foundation provides support and counselling for adults and children living with HIV/AIDS in Thailand. It is also very active in awareness and education campaigns.

• AIDS Access Foundation
  Tel: 02 372 2222
  Website

The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre has been providing treatment and care at the Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital since 1985 as well as being involved in many research projects. It is possible for non-Thais to get treatment but a Thai speaker may be needed to help book an appointment. Medical records of previous treatment will be required.

• Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
  Tel: 02 252 8181-9

Links to HIV and AIDS support groups, clinics and information can be found on the following websites:

• Pink Ink
• Asian HIV/AIDS Information Archive
• Dragoncastle.net
• The Thai government and local NGOs established clear policies and treatment to reduce infection rates of HIV/AIDS. For information on this from website Avert.org: Click here 

Cancer Support

Bangkok Breast Cancer Support Group provides support to women with breast cancer.

• Tel: 02 256 4991 Ext 1026
  e-mail
  Website

Family Support

BAMBI (Bangkok Mothers & Babies International): A volunteer non-profit organisation that provides pre-natal and post-natal advice and support for parents and pregnant women of all nationalities.

• BAMBI
  Tel: 08 7052 3344
  e-mail
  Website

BAMBI also runs a number of support groups:

• Adoption: Help for those that want to adopt children or who have already adopted
• Fertility: Practical information and support
• Allergies: Practical information and shared experiences
• S-Kids (Special Kids): For families with children that have special needs
• TWINS Group: Support and playgroup for families with twins
• Bumps and Babies: Group providing support to pregnant women and to those who have recently given birth. The group meets bi-monthly
• Working Mothers: Support group for working mothers
• BAMBI Single Parents of Thailand (SPOT): Support and social club for single parents and their children
• Time out and Socialise! (TOTS!): Social group for mothers whose husbands often travel
• Compassionate Friends: Support for families that have experienced the death of a child
  Tel: 08 1622 2483
  e-mail
• Bangkok Area Homeschool Network: Support network for families that teach their children at home
  Tel: 08 9782 3478
  e-mail

International Support Group Foundation: A non-profit organisation run by Thai and expatriate volunteers to help families from disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Tel: 02 258 5332
  e-mail
  Website

Celiac Disease Gluten Intolerant Support Group: Support group that helps to raise awareness of Celiac Disease and build a supportive community for patients and parents to share experiences and resources.

• Tel: 087 035 1321
  e-mail

Victim Support

The Thai Ministry of Public Health's Department of Health Service Support runs One Stop Crisis Centres for women and children of all nationalities who are victims of violence. There are currently 104 operational centres located in general and regional hospitals in Bangkok and the Provinces. Contact the local government hospital to check whether help is available.

• For further information of these services: Click here

Samaritans

Samaritans of Thailand: 24 hour, 7 days a week answer phone service in English. Leave a number and they will call back within 24 hours. 

• Tel: 02 713 6791 (English-language call back service)
• Tel: 02 713 6793 (Thai, English-speaking help is sometimes available but not guaranteed)
  e-mail

Women's Groups or Clubs

• British Women's Group: Provides assistance to a number of organisations including scholarship programs to help Thai children.
  Tel: 02 305 8333
  e-mail
  Website
• International Women's Club of Thailand (IWC): Has its own scholarship program providing help to Thai girls in completing their studies
  Tel: 02 627 3256
  e-mail
  Website
• Australian-New Zealand Women's Group: Provides financial assistance for educational scholarships
  e-mail
  Website
• American Women's Club of Thailand (AWC): Promotes friendship within the American community and with Thai people through social, cultural and philanthropic activities
  Tel: 02 712 3380/1 
  e-mail
  Website
• Samutprakarn International Ladies Club: An international club providing volunteer work in certain schools and HIV centres
  Tel: 02 740 3031
  e-mail
• Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC): A charity group providing help to local children especially with education
  Tel: 03 888 0765
  e-mail

Further Information

• See AngloINFO INFOrmation page Emergency Telephone Numbers in Bangkok, Thailand

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