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Patong Beach Rotary Club Marks 25 Years

The Rotary Club of Patong Beach celebrated 25 years since its 2001 founding by businessman Paiboon Upatising, which aimed to link the international business community with local government and charitable causes.

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It was the brainchild of Phuket senator and businessman Paiboon Upatising, a longtime Rotarian, to start an English-speaking Rotary Club in Phuket with the goal of connecting the international business community with government officials and charity projects. On Sept 5, 2001 the Rotary Club of Patong Beach was founded, launching its first project, the donation of mountain bikes and uniforms, to the Patong Beach Tourist Police.

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