Thai XI trained for their Peace Corps service at Hilo and Manila. The volunteers of Group XI arrived in Thailand in 1965 and served from 1965 to 1967. Thai XI consisted of 113 volunteers who served in the Secondary TEFL, Teacher Training College, Malaria Eradication and Village Health program areas.
Biographical Booklet
In addition to TEFL and Malaria Eradication, Thai XI included volunteers in the Village Health program. We are looking for the Village Health Bio Book for Thai XI. If you have this item, please let us know at [email protected]. Thank you!
Photos & Albums
Thai XI Malaria Eradication Group Photo with Names
Thai XI Malaria Eradication Group Photo (large format collage-style photo) (Hi res version: Left side | Right side)
Village Health COS Conference Group Photo, May or June 1967 (Courtesy of Harold Meinheit)
Volunteer Lists
PC Volunteer List – Regional – Oct. 14, 1966 (List of volunteers in-country by region as of Oct. 14, 1966)
PC Volunteer List – Nov. 1, 1966 (List of volunteers in-country as of Nov. 1, 1966)
PC Volunteer List – Jun 12, 1967 (List of volunteers in-country as of June 12, 1967)
Media Reports
Member Reminiscences & Updates
Tom McAuliff, Fall 2000
Barbara and Allan Steckler: Return visit to their training sites in Hilo and Waipio, 2003.
Description | Photos | Photo Captions
Reunions
Malaria Eradication Volunteers Reunion, Chicago – August 2022 (Volunteers from Thai 11, 17, 21, 25 attended)
Achievements, Publications, Awards
Charles Murray article “The Domino That Didn’t Fall” from The Atlantic, November 1984.
Group Website
In Memoriam
Quick Facts
Group
Thai XI
Years
1965-1967
Number of Volunteers
113
Programs
Secondary TEFL
Teacher Training College
Malaria Eradication
Village Health
Training Location
Hilo, Manila
Country Director
John McCarthy