"Looan" : Great Great Granddaughter

Pavalyn goes to give New Year's Greeting to Khunying Somsri Sukserm, her great great grandmother. In Thai, a child is called: "luk", a grandchild is called "laan", a great grandchild is "laen" and a great great grandchild is "looan".

Pavalyn is Baptised

Pavalyn is baptised by Father Martin at the Ruam Ruedee Church. Patrapa and Thepadol are the godmother and godfather, respectively.

Patrapa and Suriyon give Grandma Banchob her Christmas and birthday presents.

Patrapa celebrates her birthday with two important guests: Snoopy and Pavalyn.

Last Legislative Day

Khun Meechai Ruchuphan, Chairman of the National Legislative Assembly, abruptly closes the last legislative session just before 11 PM after the Alcohol Act is passed, some heated debate about the quorum and a brief recess; leaving four important legislations in limbo.

Ankana and gang come over to wish Pavalyn her very first Merry Christmas.

Royal Decorations

Sivaporn receives Royal Decorations : Knight Commander 2nd Class Order of the White Elephant for his role as National Legislative Assembly Member.

Great grandma Banchob has her eye operation, and wearing her new Gucci shades can see Pavalyn very clearly.

Mysterious Fever and an Inflammation of the Liver

Sivaporn is placed under hospital arrest by Dr. Khunying Nongnuch Siridej at Samitivej Hospital due to some fever.
Khun Anchalee hears from the grapevine and arrives for visit within ten minutes of getting into the hospital bed. Khun Chookiat wears surgical mask to keep the smoke away. Khun Sathit leads gang with delightful basket of exotic fruits.
Actually, the whole cause of this event was an infected tooth which needed a root canal and a cap. Which was done after Sivaporn snuck out of the hospital.

Rockerfeller Center

Peter Luger Steakhouse

Hampton Inn- Snow and Free Breakfast

Culinary Institute of America- CIA

Pat visits CIA just outside Poughkeepsie. She really wanted to attend this school, but 9/11 caused her Mom to have her return to Thailand.

Soft Tofu , Fort Lee

Woodbury Shopping

Long line at COACH shop.