Thai XVII trained for their Peace Corps service in Hilo and the Philippines. The volunteers of Group XVII arrived in Thailand in 1966 and served from 1966 to 1968. Thai XVII consisted of 23 volunteers who served in the Malaria Eradication program area.
Note:
The biographical booklets for Thai XVI and XVII were combined in one booklet. The bio entries for Thai XVI (Physical Education) volunteers are on pages 16 - 21. Entries for Thai XVII (Malaria Eradication) volunteers are on pages 9 -15.
Photos & Albums
Group Photos
Volunteer List - Volunteers currently serving in Thailand as of June 12, 1967.
Includes 313 volunteers from Groups 3 - 18 with group, program and site information..
Training Manual - Included as pages 1 - 7 of the Thai XVII Biographical Booklet.
Media Reports
Member Reminiscences & Updates
Reunions
Malaria Eradication Volunteers Reunion, Chicago - August 2022 (Volunteers from Thai 11, 17, 21, 25 attended)
Achievements, Publications, Awards
Group Website
In Memoriam
Notes
Note:
Thai XVII Bio Booklet, training manual, group photos and the 1967 volunteer list courtesy of Barent Springstead (Thai XVII).
Quick Facts
Group
Thai XVII
Years
1966-1968
Number of Volunteers
23
Programs
Malaria Eradication
Training Location
Hilo, Philippines
Country Director
Timothy Adams