Welcome to IWC Thailand
The International Women’s Club of Thailand [IWC] was founded in 1964, with the main objective of fostering friendship and understanding between women of all nationalities and promoting the causes of women worldwide.
The Club’s members consist of women from 70 plus countries. Membership is open to all nationalities. For those who are new to Bangkok, this club offers the opportunity to meet ladies from a wide range of cultures and nationalities, allowing members many meaningful opportunities to broaden their circle of friends. The IWC is the right place for any woman new to Thailand.
Whether you expect to stay in Bangkok only a short time, or for an extended period, please contact us. We will be delighted to welcome you.
Every month we have many events which will keep you interested and busy. There are ‘Monthly Luncheons’, ‘Activities’ [visiting various places of historic and cultural interest around Bangkok and environs], ‘Getting to Know You’ [GTKY], which involves meeting with the diplomatic community and learning about their different customs and cultures, and ‘Small group activities’ [hobbies, crafts and other leisure activities].
History of the IWC
A group of Thais and foreign residents in Bangkok met in 1964 with the objective of starting an international women’s club. Those involved actively in the formation of the club were M.R. Sermsri Kasemsri, Mrs. Dorothy Culver (an American, who was a former president of an International Women’s Club in the United States), Khunying Mani Sirivorasarn, Khunying Alma Link, Aimee Lefevre and many more.
Mom Ngarmchitr Purachatra (a.k.a., Princess Prem Purachatra), the then president of the International Council of Women, encouraged the formation of the Club. It was officially founded as the International Women’s Club of Thailand in 1965 under the presidency of M.R. Sermsri Kasemsri and had about 100 members.
Since its inception, the Club has emphasized the fostering of understanding between women of different nationalities and the promoting of various women’s causes worldwide. IWC became very popular among women of all nationalities, religions and ethnic backgrounds, where women have learned to appreciate different cultures and respect for one another.
The main objectives of the International Women’s Club of Thailand were
To foster friendship and mutual understanding among women of different nationalities, without discrimination of race or creed.
To promote the cause of education and social interest in the national welfare of women and children.
To broaden women’s interest in current affairs, in order to encourage them to promote the status of women.
To keep abreast of other women’s organizations.