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The FCCT will be closed on Tuesday 3 June for the public holiday marking the birthday of HM Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.

Witness to impact: The role of journalism in advancing human rights-based approach responses to climate crisis in Southeast Asia

Panel discussion,
Thursday, 5 June, 10.15am

Climate change is a global crisis that threatens a wide range of human rights -- from the rights to life, water and health, to housing, self-determination and development. Journalists are essential in unpacking the science, amplifying the voices of affected communities and holding power to account.

On World Environment Day, this timely panel will spotlight the critical role of environmental journalism in Southeast Asia, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world. It will explore the rise of climate justice reporting, and how human rights can empower journalists to expose environmental injustices, overcome safety risks and censorship, and drive transformative change. Leading voices in the field will share personal stories and practical insights, highlighting how journalism can uncover truth, inspire action, and protect people and the planet.

Register at this link to join us in the FCCT clubhouse:

Fira Abdurachman, editor, Ekuatorial.com and secretary-generalthe,  Society of Indonesian Environmental Journalists (SIEJ),

Imelda Abano, founding president, Philippine Network of Environmental Journalists (PNEJ).

Paritta Wangkiat, editor-in-chief, Mekong Eye.

Yao Hua Law, science and environmental journalist, and co-founder, Macaranga Media (Malaysia).

Learn more: https://bangkok.ohchr.org/events/2025/right-here-right-now-global-climate-summit

This event is part of the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit in partnership with the University of Oxford, the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance and International Universities Climate Alliance.

This is not an FCCT-organized event.Free and open to all.

Coworking at the FCCT

Tuesday, 10 June, 10am

Need a change of scenery from your home office? Join us for a coworking day at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) -- a perfect space for working professionals, digital nomads and anyone looking to break free from the home-office routine.

Enjoy a spacious, comfortable workspace with dedicated tables, a full restaurant, café and bar and exclusive lunch specials just for this event.

Whether you're tackling deadlines or networking with like-minded professionals, this is an opportunity to be productive in a collaborative, social environment. Come work, connect, and enjoy great food because working remotely doesn’t have to mean working alone.

Hosted by Nick Bernhardt, FCCT treasurer and managing director of Khayan Consultants.

Free and open to all.

Board games night

Tuesday, 10 June, 7pm

Join us for a chilled night of board games with The Boring Club. Try your luck with classics like chess and backgammon or modern games including Catan and Pandemic.The bar and restaurant will be open. Try our pizzas from the new pizza oven. The Boring Club meets at the FCCT clubhouse for games every Tuesday at 7pm.

Free and open to all.

A stitch in time: Bangkok Refugees embroider their life stories

Exhibition launch, art exhibit and panel discussion,
Friday, 20 June 20, 7pm

There are at least 6000 refugees who live in Bangkok who are registered with the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and thousands more are in the process of seeking asylum.Where do they all come from? How are they surviving day to day? What challenges do they face in finding food, shelter, safety and income? What do they fear? And what is their plan for the future and path to a better life?On World Refugee Day, advocates and experts will answer those and other questions and celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of several groups of highland refugees from Vietnam who are using a unique way to tell their stories and earn income through embroidery about their lived experiences.On display will be an exhibition of amazing, embroidered triptychs, telling the stories of highland refugees from Vietnam. The exhibition has been collected by refugee advocate Gerda Liebmann, who uses art as a catalyst to encourage healing from trauma.Liebmann work focuses on fostering the emotional relief for refugees that arises when participants tell their stories using paper and paint and, in this case, needle and thread. The triptychs help explain why these refugees fled Vietnam, what they are facing in Thailand and the futures that they dream about.A panel of experts will speak about the triptychs, the refugee community making them and the wider issues facing urban refugees in Bangkok.Gerda Liebmann, art therapist, Visual Arts Mission Asia.Rachel Djamaludin, community relations and education support, Life Raft International. Other panelists to be announced.Moderator: Phil Robertson, director, Asia Human Rights and Labor Advocates, and FCCT board member.Free and open to all.Bar and restaurant open.

FCCT pub trivia

Friday, 27 June, 7pm

Gather your friends and colleagues for a night of pub trivia at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand.Come for a bite and a beverage and test your knowledge. 1,000 baht bar tab up for grabs for the winning team, to be redeemed on the night.Advanced table bookings encouraged here.Free and open to all.Bar and restaurant open.

The FCCT is grateful for the support of corporate sponsor Bitkub. For more information about the club's corporate sponsorship program contact: info@fccthai.com.

The FCCT expresses appreciation for the support provided by corporate sponsor Bumrungrad International Hospital. For more information about the club's corporate sponsorship program contact: info@fccthai.com.

Heart valve disease: A possible hidden danger!

The heart consists of 4 chambers with the valves opening and closing to let blood pass through between the upper and the lower chambers in one direction, and not backward.

Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of the heart valves do not open or close properly. This causes the heart muscles to work harder to pump blood for the body’s requirements. This can result in heart failure and death.

What are the symptoms of heart valve diseases?

• Fatigue, tired when doing daily activities.
• Difficulty breathing while doing activities or lying down.
• Rapid weight gain.
• Swelling in various organs such as the abdomen, legs, ankles and feet.
• Cardiac arrhythmia such as fast or irregular heartbeat.
• Fever and body aches, if due to infection.
• In severe cases, too much fluid in the lungs, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.

What is the treatment for heart valve disease?

There are many ways to treat heart valve disease. Currently, Bumrungrad Hospital has the technology for heart valve replacement without surgery, offering good results and highly safe.

Learn more about heart valve disease and treatment option here.

Send us an enquiry today by clicking here.

FCCT’s new podcast: Dateline Bangkok

For this week's episode of the Dateline Bangkok podcast, Tommy Walker speaks with Chokwan 'Kitty' Chopaka. Kitty is a cannabis rights activist and entrepreneur.Nicknamed the “Queen of Cannabis,” Kitty’s advocacy has seen her protest for the regulation and legislation of cannabis in Thailand. She has also been an advisor to the Thai government and the European Union on issues surrounding cannabis.A former law professional, Kitty spent her youth in Australia before returning to Thailand. Kitty opened up the Chopaka shop in 2022, the same year Thailand de-listed the cannabis flower as a narcotic, effectively decriminalising it.Chopaka was closed as of 2025.Kitty speaks to Tommy about her early years in cannabis advocacy, her own hopes for the use of cannabis in Thailand and the challenges the industry faces today.Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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