Udon Thani Masonic Lodge

Post by **trubrit** » July 18, 2017, 10:20 am

SJP17 wrote: ↑
July 17, 2017, 3:14 pm
I think there are more than enough quality eateries, bars, shops for folk to meet up in and no need for a masonic lodge.

Folk here always said people that were in it got off with drink driving etc..... and that it helped them get good jobs , but who knows it all seems a bit pointless to me and not something I would have any interest in.

Regarding oddballs in Udon these days we were sitting having a Pad Thai at the roadside one day and this American bloke stopped his bike and started going on about the new world order and that the governments in the west were going to declare Marshall law and start executing citizens to reduce population numbers, there was loads of other stuff he ranted on about until Id had enough and politely asked him to leave and he then drove off shouting about it all. Very strange.

Think I must have met him in Tool Pro recently. Just in to pick up my just serviced mower and he stood watching us, I made the mistake of being polite and saying hello, that led to a 20 minute tirade and about the cost of these things in Thailand compared to "back home", presumably stateside which then led to a ramble about the cost of everything here, obviously a very disgruntled man, he failed to pick up on my suggestion he should go back home and kept going on, eventually I just got back in my motor and shut the door, didn't shut him up though, instead he directed his ramblings to my wife who was still outside trying to talk to the mechanic . Eventually she got the hint to ignore him and get in the car also, only to turn on me and say it was my fault for saying hello to strangers. Suppose she was correct really, they don't come any stranger than this one .So if you get blanked by this Englishman when in the center, sorry but once bitten twice shy applies .As for getting into some society with a group of funny hand shaking members and engaging in who knows what activity every week, I'll leave that for the birds.

Post by **wazza** » July 18, 2017, 12:47 pm

Felix ??

Post by **Barney** » July 18, 2017, 4:32 pm

wazza wrote: ↑
July 18, 2017, 12:47 pm
Felix ??

Post by **pbruce** » July 22, 2017, 10:35 am

vincemunday wrote: ↑
July 9, 2017, 1:58 pm
Are there any Freemasons in Udon Thani interested in founding a new lodge? We would need 7 members, an ex Grand Master to effect an installation of a master and somewhere to meet. In the first instance email me at [email protected]

I would be interested in being a part of Lodge in Udon Thani.
I have been member (mm) on and off over many years in Melbourne and Victoria.
Moved permanently to Thailand recently sadly left my apron there when I left.
The only office I held was I.G.

Post by **vincemunday** » July 22, 2017, 5:41 pm

We definitely have enough interest to open a lodge in UT. I am in touch with the St John lodge in BKK and I shall be going through what we need to do to get things started. Please watch this space, as soon as I have information I shall post it here.

Post by **Flowerbar** » March 22, 2018, 12:30 pm

Has there been any forward movement on a lodge in udon Thani
I am a master mason and have met a few others passing through who have shown an interest
Best regards les

Post by **Jimmbo** » May 14, 2018, 4:40 pm

I am in the process of relocating from Patong to Udon and am interested in finding a Lodge to attend. My Mother Lodge is No 18 in Scotland but I went through the chair in Lodge Dionysus in Cyprus under the English Constitution. I realize this thread is a year old but am hoping that someone will be able to appraise me of current situation. S & F WB Jim Mathie

Post by **bernie boy** » May 20, 2018, 10:18 pm

I am on the level looking for a square deal

Post by **vincemunday** » May 22, 2018, 2:39 pm

Hi Bernie, there is plenty of interest but it takes someone who is a bit higher up the foodchain to get a lodge started. Anyone who is interested in starting a lodge can add themselves to https://m.facebook.com/Udon-Thani-Freem ... 195415228/ I would be very happy to help get a lodge up and running.

Post by **vincemunday** » May 22, 2018, 2:55 pm

For those who don't use Facebook, I've set up an email account [email protected] I will reconnect with those who showed an interest before shortly and I'll be posting some files up on the Facebook page that will explain what we need to do to get started.

Post by **vincemunday** » May 27, 2018, 12:40 pm

Hi, I’ve posted some things on the Facebook page that might be of interest.

Post by **Renshaw Farm** » June 21, 2018, 9:12 am

Did this idea get anywhere? ..... I am an ex-Master of Royal Sussex Lodge No. 501 EC Hong Kong

Post by **vincemunday** » June 21, 2018, 10:42 am

Hi, I believe we need someone of your calibre to approach St John's in Bangkok, I've been in touch with them and they've asked me to go their lodge in July, problem is I'm really not high enough up the food chain to get this sorted, however, i may still go, they might have some thoughts. There seems to be plenty of interest, people are visiting the Facebook page but I know some are reluctant to let it be known they're Freemasons, I don't know why but it doesn't sit well with some people. Please take a peek at the Facebook page, I've put a couple of posts that were sent to me by the Master of my lodge back in the UK, they may be of interest.

Post by **vincemunday** » July 1, 2018, 6:37 am

I have been contacted by someone who was WM at a lodge overseas, I will be phoning him later today. This is great news, not only will he be in a position to contact St John's I think his knowledge of being WM of a lodge in Asia will be really useful, I'll keep everyone posted.

Post by **Jimmbo** » October 9, 2018, 4:58 pm

Hi I’m Jim Mathie Past Master of 9716 E C interested in opening a Lodge in Udon Thani feel free to contact me at email [email protected]

Post by **Jimmbo** » October 9, 2018, 5:04 pm

Always easy to slag off what you don’t know about, and what exactly did you experience that you posted relates to Freemasonry

Post by **vincemunday** » October 18, 2018, 1:08 pm

Posted p.p. WB James Mathie

Hi all. Let me introduce myself to you. I’m Jim Mathie Past Master of Dionysus Lodge in Paphos Cyprus. Through meeting with Vince I am keen to get started on creating a Lodge in Udon Thani. To this end I want to reach out to interested parties. The first order of business is to ascertain who is interested and levels of experience. Although the constitution stipulates 7 Master Masons more are required. I am going to list required officers and would appreciate it if we have anyone who has experience in these offices to contact me directly. I can be contacted at email “[email protected]”
REQUIRED OFFICERS

Senior and Junior Wardens
Senior and Junior Deacons
Inner Guard
Tyler
Secretary
Treasurer

Chaplin and Director of Ceremonies would be good to have.

Once we have sufficient numbers the next step will be to organize a meet and greet to get to know each other and explain the next steps.

S & F
WB James Mathie

Post by **vincemunday** » October 18, 2018, 3:32 pm

Worth a read if you are unsure what Freemasonry is -

https://www.ugle.org.uk/about-freemasonry

Post by **vincemunday** » November 15, 2018, 1:47 pm

Dear All, Jim Mathie is the main point of contact for opening a lodge. A few of you showed interest by email and pm's before and at that time we had enough people to get a lodge on the move.

For those of you who are still interested, please contact Jim by email on [email protected] or myself by pm or you can email me on [email protected]

Hope to hear from you soon.

Post by **vincemunday** » November 15, 2018, 1:57 pm

Just so you all know, with the interest shown we already have enough to get started, please make yourself known if you haven't shown interest yet, those who have will be contacted soon.

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