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MVT May 10 Party

MVT May 10 Party covering many events below:
Birthday party (16 people)
Honoring Khun Arun
Honoring Khun Yong
Graduation (4 people)
Wedding (1 couple)
VIP from Thailand (K. Kajit)
Mother's Day (all mom received a rose and gift)




Asian Pacific American Heritage 2008


Special event 10th Anniversary at the Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building. View images from the event- cultural performances, special recognition ceremony and ethnic hors d'oeuvre. Sponsored by Office of Congressman Bobby L. Rush and his Advisory Council on Asian Affairs.



Rally for Beijing Olympics and World Peace

Following the recent riots in Tibet, hundreds of people gathered outside Chicago's U.S. Courthouse on Thursday, April 24, to show support for China. Read full story online and watch video clips.


Thai Office Introduction

The Thai American Association of Illinois has finally got an office!!!
How do we get an office space?
How much does it cost to have our office?



Khantoke Dinner 2008

Fund raising event, hosted by
the Thai Northern Association of Illinois.
Fun event, great food, great music.



Chen Medical Center

Many people might be wondering
What's going on with Dr. Chen's clinic now?
Where will all his patients go?
Can Thai people still be treated at this clinic?


King Narasuan 2- Freedom Declaration

ตำนานสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช ภาค 2 ประกาศอิสรภาพ
The most expensive film of Thailand ever made!!!
You can watch the entire movie here.
Part Two has 15 movie clips. Enjoy.


King Narasuan Volume One

ตำนานสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช ภาค 1 องค์ประกันหงสา
The most expensive film of Thailand ever made!!!
King Narasuan the Movie.
We can now watch the entire movie online. There are 17 clips total.


Songkran 2008

Songkran Festival 2008 at Wat Dhamaram in Chicago.
See who won Miss Songkran 2008!!!


100 Days Memorial of Dr. Chen

On Sunday, April 20'2008 will be the 100 days anniversary of Dr. Henry Chen's passing. Please take a brief 5 minutes silence in his memory together on this day where ever you are.


Khun Piroj's Birthday Party

The most celebrated birthday party in Chicago for Khun Piroj.


Catching up with Nutt

Do you remember Nutthanit Towan น้องณัฏฐ์ ?
She was crowned Miss Songkran in year 2006 at Wat Dhammaram, Chicago. Read about her new exciting life in Thailand and see her beautiful photos. There are 2 special video clips from her too. Watch it now.


Phuket after Tsuinami

Read facts about Phuket after the Tsunami
Is it okay to visit Phuket?
What's the situation now?
Is it safe?


Living in Phuket

Meet the beautiful girl, Som, our most recent Miss Thailand World 2007. Go behind the scene with her in "Living in Shape" in Phuket.


Closing of Thai Grocery

After serving the Chicagoland area and our Midwestern neighbors for 34 years, Thai Grocery is pleased to annouce Ek-Anant's (Eddie) is retiring from retail


King Naresuan the Movie
สมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช
The most expensive film of Thailand Ever Made!
Watch movie trailers and behind the scene clips as an appetizer.
Online movie will be posted on this site soon.

The movie king Naresuan,400 years ago,there is the great king of Ayodhya(Thai) who dare to change the destination of nation. At the age of nine, he had been taken as hostage to Burma for 6 years. King Naresuan was a great warrior king. He liberated Ayutthaya from Burma while he was the Crown Prince. He led the soldiers into battles to defend the country against Burmese invasions many times.


Blast to the past

ชวนไปค้นหาอดีตในวันวาน ตื่นตาตื่นใจไปกับข้าวของเครื่องใช้เก่าๆ ที่ อาคารคุ้มเจ้าราชสัมพันธวงษ์ (พุทธวงศ์ ณ เชียงใหม่)


Magnificent Garden


แม่ฟ้าหลวงThe Mae Fah Luang Garden was awarded the Pacific Asia Tourism Association's Gold Awards in the 'Tourism Development' category for its outstanding achievement in developing a new tourist destination.

Hall of Opium

Many people still believe that the Golden Triangle is the heart of darkness. Every year hundreds of thousands of tourists come to this site simply because of its name and association with opium. The Hall of Opium is not just a museum, it's not even just an exhibition. It's a multimedia experience that will stimulate all your senses as you immerse yourself in its captivating realm.

Ancient Lanna Museum

Visit "Oub Kham" Museum, the relics of the ancient world. See the real Lanna throne from King Naresuan movie from this museum.

Extraordinary Temple

Wat Rong Khun ร่องขุ่น is no ordinary Wat. I was struck by the pure beauty of this temple. It was nothing I was prepared for. I nominated this temple as the top "must see" place of Thailand.

Living in Shape

This is another blog of my Thailand trip. Go behind the scene of the "Living in Shape" Thai TV show on Channel 3.

Au Bon Pain in Bangkok

My trip to Thailand this time was so much fun. I visited Au Bon Pain, the US bakery franchise in Bangkok.

Chinese New Year Party 2008

A house party for Thai community. See who won Miss Chinese New Year.

Royally Given Soil for Dr. Chen

Royally Given Soil from the Palace of Thailand was brought to USA for a very special funeral memorial service for Dr. Henry Chen.

Tribute to Dr. Chen

This is the page where you can write your own personal experience with Dr. Henry Chen and share to the world how he has touched your life.

Dawn of New Asia 2008

The 25th Annual Celebration 2008 of AACC- Asian American Coalition of Chicago. Congratulations to Khun Poxie Xumsai for his Community Service Award.

In Memory of Dr. Chen

Gathering of Thai Community in Chicago paying respect to Dr. Henry Chen. He passed away on Jan 12' 2008.

Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana
6 May 1923 - 2 January 2008

Thai community in Chicago celebrating Happy New Year together.

Farewell to Honorable Narote Sangkamanee, Deputy Consul General for Royal Thai Consulate General in Chicago, who was leaving to serve in Thailand. The event was hosted by Thai Association of Illinois.

SEA Games in Thailand

Watch 2 video clips, special news report from Thai TV- TTB5.

This is the Official Farewell Party for Honorable Narote Sangkamanee at The Royal Thai Consul General Office.

Birthday party for many people- Dr. Henry Chen, Poxie Xumsai, Narote Sangkamanee and Chananat Sookhakitch.

The Thai King is the longest serving monarch in the world. This is the celebration of His Majesty's birthday at the Consul General Office of Thailand in Chicago.

The event was hosted by the Thai American Association of Illinois at the Marriott O'Hare in Chicago.

House party for 2 events- farewell to Khun Narote and Happy Birthday to Khun Lee.