Faculty of Economics (E.B.A. Program), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Thailand:

(pictured l-r are: Dr. Yong Yoon, Vice-Chairman Dr. Thawatchai Jittrapanun, Chairman Dr. Teerana Bhongmakapat, Prof. William Madden (USG Asia Council), Vice-Chairman Dr. Paitoon Kraipornsak, and Vice Chairman Dr. Thomya Wangcharoen.

On Wedneday, March 5th 2008, I had the delightful experience of being hosted for a luncheon by the Faculty of Economics (Bachelor of Arts Program in Economics) at Thailand's prestigious Chulalongkorn University. The E.B.A. faculty graciously agreed to provide some lectures for our group from the University System of Georgia during our faculty development seminar to Thailand, May 15-June 1, 2009, sponsored by the Asia Council of the University System of Georgia. Our faculty group will visit Chulalongkorn University and hear lectures from the E.B.A. faculty on Monday, May 18, 2009.

I really enjoyed my luncheon with this dynamic and hospitable group of faculty and enjoyed discussing many topics with them, including the Thai economy and U.S. politics. I wish to express my thanks to them for agreeing to host our group in May 2009 and also my thanks to Dr. Jonathan Leightner of Augusta State University for introducing me to them.