The annual Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial at the British Embassy in Bangkok commemorates British, Commonwealth and Allied personnel who have given their lives for their country.  The present Service of Remembrance was originally conceived as a commemoration of the war dead of the First World War but after the Second World War the scope of the ceremony was extended to focus on the nation's dead of both World Wars, and in 1980 it was widened once again to extend the remembrance to all who have suffered and died in conflict in the service of their country and all those who mourn them.

Remembrance day service at the British Embassy
The annual Remembrance Day Service at the British Embassy in Bangkok will be held on Sunday 8 November 2009. Anyone wishing to attend must book in advance with the British Embassy.  Please book before 31 October by emailing details to remembrance.bangkok@fco.gov.uk - with the name/s, contact details, and a brief explanation of your interest in attending ie veteran etc.  For security reasons, unregistered guests should expect not to be admitted on the day. Photo ID is required.

The actual Service starts at 10.50 am and should last about 30 minutes, which includes two minutes silence and laying of wreaths.  At the conclusion of the service, light refreshments will be served in the Residence garden. Attendees should arrive by 10.20 am and take their seats by 10.40 am. On arrival at the British Embassy (Wireless Gate) you will be asked to provide photo ID.

Car parking is not permitted inside the embassy compound
Please park in either Wave Place on Wireless Road or Central Department Store on Ploenchit Road and make your way to the Embassy on foot.  Entry/Exit is via the Wireless Road gate only.

Dress Code
Military participants should wear appropriate uniform.  Gentlemen should wear lounge suits, with medals if applicable.  Ladies are asked to be suitably attired. 

 

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