Emvly and Mar Sanmaniego marry off their only son, Dantrai, at the Intercontinental Hotel. Dantrai Na Thalang bears the last name of Khun Yuktha Na Thalang, Thailand's CPA *1. In the photo, John and Sunissa Hancock take the place of Dantrai and his bride Rochana.

Baby Beagle "Moe" learns to read over Puvanai's shoulders.

However, they get to share one plate of "Moo Krob", one plate of "Moo Dang" and one plate of rice for dietary purposes.

Thanya, Pattira, Sabaithip, Rumpa, Sasinee, Sudpirom and Pavilai come to visit and a mushroom suki lunch.

On the way back from Sublangka we decide to have dinner at "Kae Pla Tord" and find that she make very delicious fish dishes.

We visit with Plai Srisakorn at kilometer 14. He is not in a good mood today.

Dr. Vitoon celebrates his 60th birthday by releasing a 33 year olf female elephant, Pang Yai into the forest of Sublangka Wildlife Sanctuary. Group photo of Dr. Vitoon and entourage.

Rochana and her friends.

One of Minnie's puppies awaits new owner.

Dr. Pansiri plays with Minnie's puppies.

Kenan Institute Asia Board of Trustees Meeting: Khun Anand Panyarachun turn the reins to Ambassador Nitya Pibulsongkram after 10 years as Chairman.

Khun Puert greets the male elephant at Sabplaiwan Resort between Lomsak and Uttradit.

Khun Suraphon of TISCO Securities Chiangmai and his wife Sirinan join us for dinner at Le Crystal Restaurant.

Pa and Khun Pichai visit with one of the elephants at the Elephant Hospital at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang.

Huay Hong Krai Project by H.M. the King, about 20 kilometers outside of Bangkok.

Khun Chittra and Pat take walk around the Bank of Thailand residences where we stay for the night.

Khun Puert tries out our offices at Chiengmai University.

Khun Pichai with field officer Subin and two of our elephants at the water hole in Lampang.

Khun Pichai surveys the Elephant Reintroduction's camp in Lampang.

Paat, Pa and Kook in front of the elephant owner's house in Lomkhaow.

Lunch at Bua Thong barbeque chicken restaurant near Wichienburi.

Eni, Meeni, Myni, Moe, Itsy and Joe are now one month and 6 days old.

Dr. Viraphong Ramakul, former Minister of Finance, presents M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakul a bouquet at the dinner celebration at Lord Jim, Oriental Hotel and asks that all past arguments between the two be forgotten.

Minister of Finance, Thanong Pitaya, toasts M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakul, Governor of Bank of Thailand, on being named "Banker of the Year".

Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul congratulates Khun Kosit Panpiemras, Executive Chairman of Bangkok Bank and former Minister of Finance, on his being awarded an honorary doctorate degree from NIDA.

Bangkok Post February 7, 2006 issue shows Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra also in a wooden bathtub but enjoying it less.

Privy Councillor Rear Admiral M.L. Usni Pramoj, M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakul (Governor of Bank of Thailand) and Sivaporn enjoy a delicious lunch at Kam Lung Restaurant.

Testing the new custom ordered teak bathtub at the SD spa where one can also smoke and drink. The teak bathtub has been cured with tea leaves and gives out a healthy aroma while treating ones skin.

Tua (Teerin) receives a birthday present from Rochana at Sonie's Restaurant.

Mysterious bouquet of roses is delivered at home without a note or name of sender. Must be from secret admirer(s)??

For once in a very long time, SOCCEF members get treated to a decent and proper meal at the Normandie Grill, Oriental Hotel hosted by Khun Pliu Mangkornkanok. Please notice that all SOCCEF members are fully suited up. Sivaporn also gets a complimentary birthday cake.

Birthday gift from Prime Minister Thaksin and Khunying Potchamarn Shinawatr.

Birthday lunch at "Hed HongTae" Restaurant with TISCO Foundation (Pattira, Vannee, Srisooda, and Duangrat).

"Gang of Four": Oey, Tum, Yui and Mieng present Sivaporn with birthday gifts.