The Rotary Club of Bangkok is proud to sponsor three dynamic Rotaract clubs whose members are already making a meaningful difference in their communities. The Rotaract Club of Mahidol University, the Rotaract Club of Chulalongkorn University, and the Rotaract Club of Siem Reap each work in distinct settings, yet all share a strong commitment to service, leadership, and practical action. Together, they demonstrate that Rotaract is not simply a training ground for future leaders, but a movement of young people delivering real results today.
Rotaract Club of Mahidol University: Committed to Healthy Environment for Healthy Communities
The Rotaract Club of Mahidol University (RACMU) was established in 1969, originally as the Rotaract Club of Ramathibodi Hospital, making it one of the oldest Rotaract clubs in Thailand. Members are drawn from various health science related faculties of Mahidol University including medicine, nursing, public health, sports science, music, and engineering, across multiple campuses. Despite their demanding and often conflicting schedules, members come together to carry out major service projects.
The club's most recent signature project, titled "Ro yuean Chon thin khao laam naam prajak Ruam samak rak phana pluk phrueksa Kho choeanchuan phuean phong ruam kan ma Phatthana raksa thong thale," was held on 14th and 15th February 2026. Known in English as "Rotaract Coastal Visit: Mangrove Restoration and Marine Conservation Initiative," it was organised in response to the increasing degradation of marine and coastal resources, which significantly affects ecological balance and poses long-term impacts on public health. The guiding principle is straightforward: environmental health is fundamental to human health.
The project aims to restore coastal ecosystems while promoting environmental awareness through a range of activities, including mangrove planting, maintenance of sea turtle nurseries, waste segregation, and environmental education.
Through hands-on experience, participating students develop environmental awareness, teamwork skills, and a sense of social responsibility, in alignment with the Rotaract Club's mission of community service and sustainable development.
RACMU's representatives also participate in District Events including the annual Asia Pacific Rotaract Regional Conference (APRRC), held this year in Thailand.
Rotaract Club of Chulalongkorn University: An Active Club with Three Camps and One International Collaborative Project per Year
The Rotaract Club of Chulalongkorn University (RACCU), established in 1986, runs three signature annual camp programmes, each with a particular distinction.
DekSarng Camp (Construction), December 2025. Fifty Rotaractors travelled to Ban Nam Lat Samakee School in Ban Khok District, Uttaradit Province. For ten days, they built a library from nothing, under the guidance of local professional construction workers. Members lived on campus to stay engaged with the children and teachers while ensuring all school facilities were cleaned on arrival and before departure. They also went off campus to immerse themselves in the community's ways of life, creating memorable connections. The library now stands as a resource that will sustain students' learning for years to come.
DekLek Camp (Maternal and Child Health), October 2025, Wat Bot Ka Rong School in Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok Province. Fifty Rotaractors ran activity-based learning sessions with elementary children, using methods designed to make subjects interesting, not just endurable. This project aims to improve both the physical and mental well-being of young children. Between sessions, we repainted walls, built brain-based learning facilities, and organised bonding activities for both students and volunteers.
DekSilp Camp (Basic Education and Literacy), May 2026, 19th edition, Chok Chai Wittaya School in Nikhom Kham Soi District, Mukdahan Province. Fifty Rotaractors delivered a curriculum developed with local teachers: core subjects in the mornings, hands-on workshops in the afternoons covering Design Thinking and fundamental legal rights among others, and an advice session about university and career in the evenings. Our members ensure that all mentoring information provided to students is genuinely useful for their higher-education pursuits.
This Rotarian year (2025 to 2026), RACCU also initiated its first international collaborative project with fellow Rotaractors from Malaysia, titled "Green Legacy," focusing on environmental protection.
Green Legacy (Protecting Our Environment), March 2026, Chonburi Province. Forty participants from University Malaysia Sabah and the Rotaract Club of Chulalongkorn University visited the Khao Kheow Wildlife and Nature Education Center to conduct environmental protection activities, including tree and seasonal seed planting and mineral lick repair. The project brought together participants from the Rotaract Club of Mahidol and sponsor clubs, making it a genuine international collaborative initiative for the protection of the environment. It also aimed to build lasting memories, connections, and cultural exchange between the several Rotaract Clubs involved.
RACCU holds a particular distinction: it is co-sponsored by three Rotary clubs simultaneously, namely the Rotary Club of Bangkok, the Rotary Club of Pathumwan, and the Rotary Club of Lumbini, giving it access to multiple support streams and a wider mentor network. RACCU has also shown strong enthusiasm for participating in Rotary Clubs District 3350 activities, including Sports Day, World Rotaract Week, and the annual Asia Pacific Rotaract Regional Conference (APRRC), held this year in Thailand.
Rotaract Club of Siem Reap: Empowering Girls in Healthy Communities in Cambodia
The Rotaract Club of Siem Reap (RACSR) was chartered in August 2022, co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bangkok and the Rotary Club of Phnom Penh Metro, with the Rotary Club of Melbourne Passport in a mentorship role. Its 54 charter members were drawn from the Cambodian Rural Students Trust, young Cambodians receiving educational support whose Rotaract service is the practical expression of their gratitude.
RACSR actively implements a diverse portfolio of community service projects, workshops, and outreach events, reflecting its strong commitment to social impact and youth empowerment. Through these initiatives, the club continues to address key challenges in education, health, and community well-being while building meaningful engagement among its members.
The most recent activities under Project W, WASH for Education, were carried out in February 2026. These included a series of awareness-raising workshops on the importance of access to clean water, proper hygiene practices, and basic nutrition. A Biosand water filtration system was also installed at the target school, significantly improving access to safe drinking water for students and staff. In total, 421 students from grades 9 to 12 participated, gaining both knowledge and practical tools to improve their daily health and hygiene practices.
In parallel, Project G, Empowering Girls, delivered impactful activities in February 2026. The project organised interactive workshops in secondary schools addressing reproductive health, menstrual hygiene, sexually transmitted diseases, self-defence, and the risks of human trafficking. These sessions aimed not only to raise awareness but to build confidence and resilience among participants. A total of 256 students took part, including 163 female students, alongside 4 teachers who supported and reinforced the learning outcomes. Following the sessions, the club distributed 160 Project G "Days for Girls" kits, ensuring participants had access to essential resources to support their health, dignity, and continued school attendance.
What These Three Clubs Share
RACMU, RACCU, and RACSR work in very different contexts. But they share something important: they don't wait for permission to do things.
They raise their own funds, plan their own projects, build their own leadership structures, and deliver their own outcomes. Our role as the sponsoring club is to provide support, mentorship, and funding where needed, and to treat these young Rotarians as genuine partners rather than juniors.
The results: a playground in Nan that didn't exist before. A stretch of the Chao Phraya that's cleaner because medical students got on paddleboards. Village children in Cambodia with access to books. High school students in Surat Thani who now know what it's like to talk to a Chulalongkorn student about real life.
These aren't future Rotarians getting ready. They're young Rotarians, doing it now.
Rotaract membership is open to people aged 18 to 30. Contact the Rotary Club of Bangkok to be connected with the appropriate club.