Local clubs and community organisations in Phuket

Phuket Clubs and Associations

Charities and Foundations

  • Soi Dog Foundation – Charitable organization aiming to reduce Phuket’s stray dog and cat populations through sterilization programs. Also rescues and provides shelter and adoption services for stray animals.

    • Contact: 167/9 Moo 4, Soi Mai Khao 10, Mai Khao, Thalang, Phuket 83110; Phone: +66 76 681 029.

    • Website: soidog.org

  • Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation – Non-profit improving economic opportunities for local youth by providing free English-language education to over 700 underprivileged Thai children in Phuket. Also runs the “Coconut Club” after-school program for children living at a local school.

  • Phuket Sunshine Village Foundation – Foster home and childcare center established after the 2004 tsunami to support orphans and disadvantaged children. Operates a residential “children’s village” in Koh Sirae, providing a stable, loving family environment and long-term care for over 100 children.

    • Contact: 15/20 Soi Nam Nueng Jai Deaw, Thiem Pracha Uthit Rd., Koh Sirey, Ratsada, Phuket 83000; Phone: +66 76 614 116.

    • Website: phuketsunshinevillage.org

  • Seeds of Change Phuket (SOC) – Charitable vocational training project (est. 2013) empowering underprivileged Thai and Burmese individuals. Offers education in crafts (such as sewing) through an “earn-as-you-learn” model, selling handmade products to fund training and break the cycle of poverty.

  • Good Shepherd Phuket – Local branch of the Good Shepherd foundation assisting vulnerable migrant communities. Provides education, skills training, legal aid, and healthcare access for Burmese women and children in Phuket to prevent trafficking and exploitation.

  • Asia Center Foundation (ACF) – Christian charity (NGO) providing care, education, and life-skills training to disadvantaged Thai children. Manages scholarship programs, a daycare center, and youth development projects to empower at-risk youth for a brighter future.

  • Child Watch Phuket Foundation – Thai NGO (est. 1998) dedicated to protecting abused and at-risk children. Provides shelter, basic education, and advocacy to prevent child labor and exploitation. Operates a safe house and works with authorities to uphold children’s rights.

    • Contact: Rubber Technology Building, Prince of Songkla University, Kathu, Phuket 83120; Phone: +66 76 322 174.

    • Website: childwatchphuket.org

  • Life Home Project Foundation – Non-profit supporting HIV-positive women and their families in Phuket. Offers shelter and vocational workshops (handicrafts, baking, sewing) to help HIV-affected women gain skills and income. Also provides education for their children and access to healthcare, improving quality of life and self-sufficiency.

    • Contact: 10/11 Thepprathan Road, Moo 1, Ratsada, Mueang, Phuket 83000; Phone: +66 76 614 060; Email: [email protected].

    • Website: lhpf.org

  • Living Waters Phuket Foundation (LWPF) – Grant-giving foundation established in 2021 to fund community relief projects in Phuket and beyond. Provides financial grants for initiatives in sustainable food security, education, renewable energy, and disaster relief. Operates on a 100% donation pass-through model (all funds go directly to projects).

  • SOS Children’s Village Phuket – Part of the SOS Children’s Villages international network (Phuket branch opened 2007). Provides a permanent home in Koh Kaew for up to 120 orphaned or abandoned children, who live in family-style houses with trained “mothers.” Focuses on long-term care, education, and community integration for each child.

    • Contact: 90 Moo 2, Koh Kaew, Mueang, Phuket 83000; Phone: +66 76 615 169.

    • Website: sosthailand.org (SOS Children’s Villages Thailand)

  • Scholars of Sustenance (SOS Thailand) – Thailand’s first food rescue foundation (est. 2016), operating in Bangkok, Phuket, and other areas. Collects surplus food from hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets and redistributes it to underprivileged communities. Aims to reduce food waste and fight hunger through daily high-quality meal donations.

  • PAWS Phuket (Phuket Animal Welfare Society) – Licensed animal charity foundation focused on reducing Phuket’s stray dog and cat populations. Provides spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and medical care for strays. Also offers community veterinary services, pet adoption, and runs boarding kennels for cats and dogs.

Social and Special Interest Clubs

  • International Veterans Association (IVA) – A social and support network for military veterans and active emergency service members of all nationalities in Phuket. Holds regular meet-ups and events so veterans can share experiences and explore business opportunities. Also provides peer support and guides members toward professional help when needed.

  • Grumpy Old Men’s Society (GOMS) – Informal expat gentlemen’s club that meets regularly for camaraderie, lively conversation, and networking. Known for its charitable activities, GOMS frequently raises funds for local causes while providing a social outlet for Phuket’s long-term residents.

  • Classic Cars Phuket – Enthusiast club for classic automobile owners and fans on the island. Provides a forum (online and offline) for vintage car lovers to share knowledge, showcase their vehicles, and organize meet-ups or road trips around Phuket.

  • Phuket International Women’s Club (PIWC) – A non-profit social and networking club for women in Phuket’s international community. Organizes coffee mornings, luncheons, and special-interest group activities to foster friendships. Also runs a long-standing scholarship program that funds education for underprivileged Thai students.

    • Contact: Reach out via the official website’s contact form; club events and meetings are listed on the website.

    • Website: phuketiwc.com

  • Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (Phuket Bailliage) – Local chapter of the international gastronomy society devoted to fine dining. Members (professionals and enthusiasts) attend elegant dining events at top restaurants, celebrating culinary arts, fine wine, and camaraderie.

    • Contact: 82/15 Moo 4, Patak Road, Rawai, Phuket 83130.

    • Website: chainephuket.com

  • Navy League of the United States – Phuket – Community organization that welcomes U.S. Navy ships and personnel during port visits. Builds goodwill between visiting naval crews and Phuket residents through social events, hospitality, and guided tours. Open to anyone interested in supporting sailors and fostering friendship.

  • Rotary Club of Patong Beach – Phuket’s English-speaking chapter of Rotary International. Local business and community leaders meet weekly in Patong. The club organizes numerous charity projects and fundraising events each year to support education, healthcare, and disaster relief efforts in Phuket and surrounding areas.

  • Lions Club of Phuket Andaman Sea – Local Lions Clubs International chapter (est. 1991) focused on humanitarian service in Phuket. Members volunteer and fundraise for various community initiatives – from providing food and supplies to needy families, to supporting children’s charities like the Phuket Sunshine Village.

  • Lions Club of Phuket Pearl – Another Phuket chapter of Lions Clubs International. Known for organizing charity events and fundraisers to benefit schools, hospitals, and underprivileged groups on the island. Emphasizes community outreach and hands-on volunteer service by its members.

  • The Lighthouse Club Phuket Branch – Phuket branch of the international Lighthouse Club (a construction industry charity). Hosts monthly social networking events for professionals in construction and related fields. Proceeds from these gatherings help provide financial aid to local construction workers and families affected by accidents or hardships.

Business and Professional Associations

  • International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) – Networking association for Thai and foreign businesses in Phuket with an international outlook. Holds monthly meetings and networking events for members to exchange ideas and hear guest speakers. Also organizes business workshops and advocates for Phuket’s economic development.

  • British Business Association of Phuket (BBAP) – Organization that supports British expatriates and businesses in Phuket. Facilitates networking opportunities and business dinners (often in collaboration with the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand and the British Embassy). Helps promote member businesses and trade on the island.

    • Contact: Email: [email protected] (Honorary Secretary).

    • Website: (No dedicated site; information shared via British Chamber events and mailings)

  • Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) – Association of tourism-related businesses (hotels, tour operators, attractions, etc.) dedicated to promoting Phuket as a destination and addressing tourism industry issues. Provides industry information, promotes sustainable tourism practices, and liaises with government on behalf of members.

  • Skål International Phuket – Phuket chapter of Skål, a global professional organization for leaders in travel and tourism. Members include hoteliers, tour operators, restaurateurs, and other tourism industry executives. The club meets monthly (often over dinner) to network, share insights, and promote collaboration in Phuket’s tourism sector.

Sports and Outdoor Clubs

  • Phuket Yacht Club (PYC) – Sailing and social club (formerly Ao Chalong Yacht Club) located on Chalong Bay. Established in the early 1990s, it hosts club racing series, regattas, and has an in-house sailing school. The club features a restaurant and bar overlooking the bay, and is the go-to venue for dinghy sailing and keelboat racing events in Phuket.

    • Contact: 52/25 Soi Phon Chalong, Moo 9, Chaofa Road East, Chalong, Phuket 83130; Phone: +66 93 090 0221.

    • Website: phuketyachtclub.com