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The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand hosts a variety of events which encourage conversation on tough topics. Our clubhouse hosts panel discussions and book launches on events in Thailand and throughout the region, where both members and non-members come to engage in stimulating conversations and meet interesting people. Come join us!
The FCCT is not just for correspondents - in fact, most of our members are not news people. For more than 60 years, the FCCT has played a vanguard role as the ASEAN region's most active press club. The Club advocates press freedom as a cornerstone of civil society in emerging democracies and is a vital venue for an open exchange of information.
A past FCCT president even came up with the slogan, "You don't have to be foreign and you don't have to be a correspondent". We are a very diverse club and welcome all.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Policies and patterns: State-abetted transnational crime in Cambodia as a globalForeign Correspondents Club, Khet Pathum Wan
[Members free, non-members 200 baht. Non-members can use this link.]
Southeast Asia’s transnational cybercriminal industry is perhaps the most significant economic force in the entire Mekong sub-region -- equivalent to 40% or more of the GDP in the primary host countries, according to recent information from the US Institute for Peace. At the same time, the syndicates and their opaque transnational linkages are amassing even more dangerous political power. Local elites across the region are implicated neck deep and in certain contexts the industry appears “too big to fail”. Such dominance and global reach by a single criminal economy is virtually unprecedented -- generating a vast array of stability and security risks and earning its label as “the most powerful criminal network of the modern era”.
This event profiles a new US government-funded study (Policies and Patterns: State-abetted Transnational Crime in Cambodia) that exposes this new global security threat which is centered in Cambodia. Drawing on scholarly/policy literature, open-source data, and over 50 interviews with experts, journalists, diplomats and survivors, the report explores how Cambodia’s state-crime nexus has incubated the perfect conditions for scam syndicates to emerge and thrive -- and why conventional diplomatic and reform-seeking interventions are failing to stop them.
Following a presentation by study author Jacob Sims, a panel of other leading regional experts will reflect on the implications of this new data on Cambodia, recent regional trends, and the stark implications for concerned governments, multilateral bodies and the private sector.
Panel:Jacob Sims, visiting fellow, Asia center, Harvard University.
Lindsey Kennedy, research director, Eyewitness Project.
Mark Taylor, former chief of party, counter-trafficking project (Cambodia), Winrock International.
Jason Tower, regional transnational crime expert.
Moderator: Phil Robertson, director, Asia Human Rights and Labor Advocates, and FCCT board member.
Members who wish to book in advance should email info@fccthai.com or call the FCCT office on 02-652-0580.
- FCCT pub triviaForeign Correspondents Club, Khet Pathum Wan
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.
- Democratic jungle: The invisible struggles of the workers who power our worldForeign Correspondents Club, Khet Pathum Wan
| We live in a world where everything we need -- products, services and workspaces -- is readily available. Yet, it has become all too easy to overlook the hidden struggles of those who make it all possible. As technology connects us across vast distances, it has also distanced us from the individuals who power our daily lives.
Their reality, often marked by exploitation, inequality and suffering, is overshadowed by the corporate language of "ethical sourcing," "fair trade," "social impact," and "sustainability."
These words fill boardrooms and marketing campaigns, crafting a vision of progress. But what about the workers behind the scenes -- those whose well-being is rarely considered in the definitions of "wellness" or "eco-friendly" labor conditions?
Too often, we hear: "At least they have a job" or “It is cultural.” But would that answer be enough if it were your daughter, your mother or your grandfather working under these conditions?
This exhibition challenges us to rethink the systems we participate in, to confront the human cost of convenience and to ask: How can we create a more just and equitable world for those who remain unseen?
Nathalie Jamois is a French photojournalist based in Bangkok since 2008, documenting the social, cultural and political landscapes of Southeast Asia. With a sharp documentary approach, her work captures the complexities of human stories -- focusing on resilience, identity and the forces shaping contemporary society. Whether immersed in the energy of city streets or sharing quiet moments with her subjects, her images reveal both the visible and the unseen, inviting viewers to engage with the deeper narratives behind each frame. Covering everything from social movements to corporate and cultural events, she strives to create visual stories that inform, challenge perceptions and spark dialogue. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The Guardian, Le Figaro, Rolling Stone and by groups like Amnesty International, and more, bringing attention to the intricate realities of the region through a lens of authenticity and depth.
Panel will include Nathalie Jamois, and additional persons to be announced.
Moderator: Phil Robertson, FCCT board member.
Members who wish to book in advance should email info@fccthai.com or call the FCCT office on 02-652-0580.
| Exhibition duration -- May 24 to June 20, 2025 (free and open to all). |
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