Chartered: 1 September 1988 Affiliate Posts: VFW Posts 9876 Pattaya, 10217 Korat, 10249 Udorn, Pup Tent 6 was originally called Taotaomonas and was located in Guam when it merged with the Bull Conchs - Pup Tent 3. The number was subsequently reassigned to the new Pup Tent in Thailand • Maeng Das - Pup Tent 6 was established in Bangkok, Thailand. • The Supreme Commander was Robert (Boss) Cortright. • All Posts, in Thailand are currently represented in the Pup Tent. • The Pup Tent Scratches are held in conjunction with the District V meetings and rotate locations among the affiliate posts. The name Maeng Das actually has two (2) meaning. 1. In the Thai language Maeng Das commonly refers to a pimp. 2. The Second meaning and preferred interpretation, (at least for most of our members) refers to a Rice Bug (Water Beetle) that is considered by the Thai's to be a delicacy. Although Post 9951 is considered to be the birth place for Maeng Das - Pup Tent # 6 the actual institution ceremony and installation of shavetails was held at T.J.'s Steak House in 62 Udorn, Thailand. Tommy Thompson who was referred to by many as Mr. VFW along with Dick Vileo were the main cogs in the wheel and instrumental in establishing Pup Tent 6 as it is known today. In 2000 VFW Post 11575 fell under the jurisdiction of District V and we added the fertile hunting grounds of Phnom Phen, Cambodia to our seams. In 2010 VFW Post 12074 located in Chiang Mai, Thailand also came on board.
