Support Groups Coordinator
support@bambiweb.org
Aine Arnold - 085 322 8130

Adoption
There are many people in Bangkok who are adopting or have adopted a child. Please contact us as above for information and to be put in contact with others who are able to share their knowledge and experiences, and understand the emotion surrounding adoption. Also please let us know if you are interested in attending an ongoing adoption support group.

Fertility
Provides information and support, as well as details on medical practitioners, and contacts for help, advice and sharing experiences.

Allergies
Individuals sharing information and experiences. Please contact us as above. (Samitivej Hospital, Sukhumvit Soi 40 also has a good allergies unit).

S-KIDS (Special Kids)
For families with children with any intellectual or physical disability or learning limitations. Information is available on education opportunities and health practitioners. For those coming to Bangkok, it can be arranged for you to meet with other parents who can offer you emotional support and guide you through your first weeks here. Please contact us for more information.

TWINS Group
The Bangkok Twins Group holds weekly play groups every Friday from 9:30 - 11:30am at IPC Clubhouse. For more information, please sign up to the Facebook group 'Bangkok Twins Group'. Alternatively, you can contact Polly email: pollymcg@gmail.com  , by phone 081 446 7626 or Natalie phone:  0818 253 655 or   murphy1@truemail.co.th

Compassionate Friends
“The Compassionate Friends” is an international self-support group for families that have experienced the death of a child. It is open to parents, grandparents and siblings. The group meets 7pm on the second Thursday of every month at 58/12 Sawaddi Villa, Soi 4, Sukhumvit Soi 31. Please call Jaemi Hodgson on 081 622 2483 or email mailto:jaemik@me.comfor immediate support or to find out more about the meetings.

Bangkok Area Homeschool Network
A support network for home schooling families. Designed to provide parents with a network to discuss teaching methods, curriculums and available resources, and to give home schooled children regular contact with others, including field trips, play times and group classes / educational activities. For more information please contact Allison Coley on 08 9782 3478 or allison.coley@yahoo.com

Pattaya BAMBI Group
If you live in the Pattaya/Rayong area & are keen to meet other BAMBI members, please join us for our inaugural coffee morning at BAMBI Pattaya's 1st Coffee Morning , Monday 26th October 2009 at 10am.  The venue will be The Holiday Inn, No. 1 Beach Road, Pattaya 94000.   Leader for this group is Tamara Ryan 080-6086-223.  If you'd like to become a BAMBI member, you can join up on the day.

Working Mothers
The WOMBLES is a group of working mothers (paid / charity work) who meet on the first Thursday of the month (except January and August) for dinner around Bangkok. Pregnant women and mothers thinking about returning to the workforce are also welcome. If you are interested in joining, please email bambi.wombles@gmail.com or check details on the BAMBI Event Calendar

Central Blood Register
Rhesus negative blood groups are very rare in Thailand. Thailand’s Central Blood Register lists people willing to give Rhesus negative blood in the event of an emergency. Signing up for the CBR does not carry any obligation, nor does it mean you will necessarily ever be asked to donate. But, if you are called, the chances are you will probably help save someone’s life. Contact the CBR via mobile tel. 08 9068 8533 / email centralbloodregister@hotmail.com

Time out and Socialise! (TOTS!)
A social group designed for mothers with husbands who travel, who are interested in a meeting others in a similar situation. The aim of the group is to develop a contact network of individuals, and to arrange social activities on a monthly basis. Please contact Biba for details on 08 9822 7213 or biba2waring@yahoo.co.uk.

Single Parents of Thailand (SPOT)
If you are a single parent (through separation / divorce / adoption) and would like to meet others in similar circumstances for regular get togethers and support, please contact Manita on 081 935 2170 or email khullerm@hotmail.com This is not restricted to mums, dads are also most welcome!

Bangkok breast cancer support group (BBC) 
The group aims to provide personal attention as well as mental and emotional support to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Please contact Marilyn Guidry, Chairperson, or Khun Boon, Office Manager on 02-256-4991 Ext. 1026 or email bangkokbreastcancer@yahoo.com. They are now based at the Queen Sirikit Center, Basement Level Chulalongkorn Hospital, 1873 Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10330. If you can’t get through on the phone, the best way to contact them is by email as it is checked several times a day when the office is closed or unattended.

Cancer Support Group
Group counseling for English speaking cancer patients. Provides a safe and friendly environment where patients can discuss feelings and exchange experiences. Every Thursday 1030-1200 at Bumrungrad International Hospital, main bldg 3rd Floor, Conference room no.3. Guided by 2 counselors, participants are limited to 15 patients, accepted on first come first served basis. Please call 081 809 7672 for further details.