Phuket says fond farewell to beloved expat Arnaud Verstraete

The local community and members of the Rotary Club of Patong Beach in the heart of Phuket gathered at Wat Chalong to pay their respects to the cherished figure of Arnaud Verstraete who died earlier this week.

Arnaud’s funeral service today highlighted his significance not only as a long-standing expatriate, having made Phuket his home for over two decades but also for his impressive commitment to charity work and the local Rotary Club.

The 62 year old formed a strong bond with Phuket, having lived there for more than 20 years, but his love for Thailand spanned over 30 years. His passing on July 4 left the local community in mourning.

The multi-day funeral ceremonies have been organised at Wat Chalong, demonstrating a strong blend of community support and Buddhist tradition.

The ceremony is due to begin at 6.30pm today by the Rotary Club of…