SECRET ALLIES: The SOE and the Thai Resistance in the Second World War

Presented by The Anglo-Thai Society in collaboration with Secret WW2 Learning Network

Venue: The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, London TW9 4DU

Saturday 11 April 2026 / 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

We are thrilled to announce a special event in Kew, London: Secret Allies: The SOE and the Thai Resistance in Second World War. An afternoon exploring the hidden alliance between Britain’s Special Operations Executive (SOE) and the Thai Resistance during the Second World War. Discover the clandestine operations, intelligence networks, and courageous individuals who shaped this remarkable chapter of Anglo-Thai wartime cooperation. This session dives into the clandestine world of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and their partnership with the Free Thai (Seri Thai) movement.

The afternoon features a powerhouse panel of experts: Paul McCue, Executive Trustee of the Secret WW2 Learning Network; Kate Reid-Smith, a militar…