The Journal of the Siam Society Vol. LXXI, Part 1-2, 1983 - Khamkoo

272 Auual Reports
DONATIONS AND GIFTS:
Mr. Thawisak Wiriyasiri, a free lance photographer, donated to the Society the
16 mm. colour film on "The Royal Cremation of H.:M. King Anandamahidol", (Rama
VIII), which is now being processed for use in video cassette form.
With the cooperation of Studio 1 0-the Society took the initiative to produce
a 1! hour-long video tape on "Bangkok Bicentennial and 150th Anniversary Celebration
of Bangkok" to be projected for the benefit of its members and the public at a later
date. ·
M.L. Tritosyut Devakul, a well-known architect, off.ered. as a gift to the Society
a large Phra Bot painting on cloth, approximately 7 by 7 feet in size, provided that
the Society handle and hang it appropriately. The painting is over 150 years old and
of great value. The Council decided to collectively contribute towards the cost of
framing the painting.
Mrs. Nongyao Narumit, Honorary Secretary, has given to the Society 12 torch
lights for use at evening parties on the .lawn of K.amthieng House.
VISITORS:
On 27th November 1982, Sir Charles Throughton, Chairman of the British
Council, and Lady Throughton attended a tea party hosted by the British Council
Scholars' Association on the lawn of the Kamthieng House. The President and a few
Council Members were invited to attend the party.
Mr. Terry Bigalke, Assistant Representative of the Ford Foundation visited the
Society on June 11, 1982.
Mrs. Hillary Feddersen, Council Member concurrently member of the Administration
Committee, left the country.
COMMITTEE- MEMBERS:
Mrs. Nongyao Narumit
Mr. Vivadh na Pombejra
Mrs. Katherine Buri
Mr. Sirichai Narumit
Mr. Chri$topher J.A. Chubb
Mrs .. Virginia Di Crocco
Mr. Euaypom Kerdchouay
Chairman
Co-Chairman
Secretary