Previous Teams
FON = Festival of Nations
ThaiSA = Thai Student Association of Minnesota
Note: This is not a completed record.
YEAR: 1996 (unknown term): President – Nat. J. Suwarnasarn
1. Participated in the Festival of Nations
2. Participated in Minnesota State Fair
3. Participated in State of Minnesota Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans.
4. Created proposal for Governor Carlson to travel to Thailand on a mission of trade.
1996 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President: Nat J. Suwarnasarn –Business Advocate Chair
Vice President: Pratana Chayabutt – FON General Chairperson
Secretary: Sunthi P. Chookiatsirichai – Chair Social Service Committee
Treasurer : Vattana Ple-plakon
1996 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pintip & Pornsak Chipakdithai
Pennapa Hay
Sutape Ple-plakon
Suvit Sujjapunroj
Suwana & James Lee
Surasit Sakulnamarka
Nussara Williamson
Supenn Harrison
Vallapa Silverhus
John Blinn – Chair Activity Committee
Adul Siriphatsaraporn – Finance Chairperson
Aruni Suwarnasarn – Activities Coordinator
Doaungkamol Sakulnamarka – Education Committee
Kalong Sujjapunroj – C.A.P.M. Liaison 1995-1996
Nimit Suwannarat – Hon. Board of Director, Pres. Thai Student U.M.
YEAR: 1999- 2000 (2-years-term): President - Sutape Pre-plakon
1. Opened Thai School in MN
2. Participated in the Festival of Nations both years
3. Hosted Thai Night both years at the U of MN
3. Hosted Thai Picnic both years
4. Created member directories both years
1999 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President: Sutape Ple-plakon
Vice President: Vallapa Siverhus
Secretary : Srisuda Arneson
Treasurer : John Blinn
ThaiSA Representative: Prawena Phukowluan (President)
1999 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr.Chalard & Dr.Lerpen Duangkaew
Kwanrithai Kleineschay
James & Suwanna Lee
Jaruwan Phusiri
Matchima Stiller
Natchana & Jeff Roehl
Parichart Wallen
Pornsak & Dr.Pintip Chipakdithai
Pranee Latz
Pratoomtip Nagle
Suwit Sujjapanroj
Supathra Johnson
Wadsa Schneider
Wanpen Gresser
2000 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President : Sutape Ple-plakon
Vice President : Vallapa Siverhus
Secretary : Dr.Chalard & Dr.Lerpen Duangkaew
Secretary Assistant: Matchima Stiller & Parichart Wallen
Treasurer : James Lee
ThaiSA Representative: Suteera Wiseskul (President)
2000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr.Sawang Notthakun
Jaruwan Phusiri
Jirapha Widman
John & Nuchara Blinn
Kannika Nakyan
Kwanrithai Kleineschay
Natchana & Jeff Roehl
Pattamon Krough
Pennapa Hay
Pornsak & Dr.Pintip Chipakdithai
Pranee Latz
Pratoomtip Nagle
Sombat Supunniam
Srisuda Arneson
Supathra Johnson
Suwit Sujjapanroj
Suwanna Lee
Varangrat Povalski
Wadsa Schneider
Wanpen Gresser
YEAR: 2001-2002 (2-years-term): President - Dr. Vallapa Siverhus
1. Welcoming and hosted round table for Thai teachers from Thailand and in Minnesota (10/21/44)
2. Welcoming the ambassador Sakthip Krairiksh and his wife Momraj Benjapha Krairik, and Consul General Kasiwat Pakrakamamanon (Royal Thai Consulate – General, Chicago) visiting Thais in Minnesota for the first time (4/17/45).
3. Welcoming Khun Pichai Rattakun
4. Organized and hosted a fund raising event for the orphaned children of Pakkred, Thailand
5. Participated in the Festival of Nations in 2001
6. Hosted Thai Night both years at the hotels
7. Hosted Thai Picnic both years
8. Created member directories both years
2001-2002 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President: Dr. Vallapa Siverhus
Vice President : Sombat Supunniam
Vice President : Dr.Sawang Notthakun
Vice President : Pranee Latz
Vice President: Srisuda Arneson
Secretary: Dr.Rujira Rojjanaprapayon
Secretary Assistan: Dr.Chalard & Dr.Lerpen Duangkaew
Treasurer: James Lee
ThaiSA Representative : Chanin Lallew
2001-2002 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Athittharn Atchawong
Benjapa Sodsathit
Jirapha Widman
John & Nuchara Blinn
Kwanrithai Kleineschay
Matchima Stiller
Natchana & Jeff Roehl
Nuntana Erickson
Parichart Wallen
Pattamon Krough
Pennapa Hay
Pratoomtip Nagle
Supathra Johnson
Suwit Sujjapanroj
Suwanna Lee
Thiranat Changwarangkul
Thongnimit Kraikul
Varangrat Povalski
Vattana Ple-plakon
Wadsa Schneider
Wanpen Gresser
YEAR: 2003-2004 (2-years-term): President - Pranee Latz
1. Organized and hosted a fund raising event for the orphaned children of Pakkred, Thailand
2. Hosted a program for teachers and students to exchange knowledge between Thailand and MN
3. Welcoming Chatri Chalermyukol (Lord Mui) and his wife, Mom Kamala Yukon Ayutthaya.
4. Promoted Phra Sri Suriyo Thai movie
5. Hosted Thai Night both years
6. Hosted Thai Picnic both years
7. Created member directories in 2004
2003-2004 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President : Pranee Latz
Vice President: Chintana & Dr. Greg Ohl
Vice President: Parichart Wallen
Vice President: Supathra Johnson
Vice President: Vattana Ple-plakon
Secretary : Wanpen Gresser
Secretary Assistant: Donapar Huff
Secretary Assistant: Matchima Stiller
Treasurer: Kanitta Gillard
2003-2004 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Athittharn Atchawong
Jirapha Widman
Kannika Brueske
Kanin & Sobsamai Noenurai
Dr. Kalong Sujjapanroj
Krittiya O’Donnel
Kwanrithai Kleineschay
Nuchara Blinn
Nuntana Erickson
Pattamon Krough
Pennapa Hay
Pratoomtip Nagle
Siriwan Notthakun
Sombat Supunniam
Sudsiri Boe
Suwanna Lee
Varangrat Povalski
Wadsa Schneider
YEAR: 2005-2007 (3-years-term): President - Sombat Supanniam
1. Organized and hosted fund raising event to help the tsunami victims.
2. Donated $1000 to the victims of the storm “Hurricane Katrina”
3. Organized and hosted Thai Picnic in 2005 and 2006
4. Organized and hosted the first Festival of Thailand 2007 (instead of Thai Picnic)
5. Participated in the Festival of Nations in 2006 and 2007 (first time wining an award in 2006)
6. Welcoming the Ambassador Kasit Piromya, along with representatives of the Thai government, Dr. Surapong Aphanawong and the followers
7. Organized and hosted Thai Night in 2006 and 2007 at the U of MN
8. Established an educational fund for Thai family heirs in Minnesota in 2005
9. Gave scholarships for the first time in 2006 (at Thai Night)
10. Organized and hosted Father's Day in accordance with the first royal ceremony in late 2004 (the year after that the Thai temple became an organizer.)
2005-2007 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President: Sombat Supunniam
Vice President: Parichart Wallen
Secretary: Wanpen Gresser
Treasurer: Kanitta Gillard
ThaiSA Representative: Panyawat Chattanrassamee (President)
ThaiSA Representative: Cattleya Ounekeo (Vice President)
2005-2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Atthitharn Atchawong
Dr.Kalong Sujjapanroj
Matchima Stiller
Nuntana Erickson
Sumol Thungkaew
Pratana Chayabutr
Sutape Ple-plakon
Suwanna Lee
Thongnimit Kraikul
YEAR: 2008-2009 (2-years-term): President - Catherine Solheim Thungkaew
YEAR: 2010- 2011 (2-years-term): President - Catherine Solheim Thungkaew
1. Participated in the Festival of Nations from 2008 to 2011(won awards in 2008 and 2011)
2. Organized and hosted Thai Night at the U of M in 2008
3. Organized and hosted the second Festival of Thailand in 2009 (instead of Thai Picnic)
4. Organized and hosted Thai Picnic 2010-2011
5. Gave scholarships in 2010
6. Co-organized and co-hosted Thai Night 2011 with the ThaiSA at the U of MN in an effort to raise funds for Thai flood victims. The event raised $18,000 which was donated without deducting any expenses, to the Chaipattana Foundation on 30 January 2012.
2008-2009 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President : Dr. Catherine Solheim Thungkaew
Vice President: Parichart Wallen
Secretary: Kannika Chaweng
Treasurer: Kanitta Gillard
ThaiSA Representative: Cattleya Ounekeo
2008-2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Atthitharn Atchawong
Sombat Supunniam
Wanpen Gresser
Nuntana Erickson
Pratana Chayabutr
Sutape Ple-plakon
Sumol Thungkaew
Suwanna Lee
2009- 2010 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President : Dr. Catherine Solheim Thungkaew
Vice President: Kanitta Gillard
Vice President: Pattamon Yomchinda
Secretary: Konnasa Traceski
Treasurer; Kanitta Gillard
2009-2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Atthitharn Atchawong
Kunthida Novak
Nuntana Erickson
Pattamon Yomchinda
Pratana Chayabutr
Sombat Supunniam
Sumol Thungkaew
Sutape Ple-plakon
Suwanna Lee
Vilaiwan Kornpipatna
Parichart Wallen
Wanpen Gresser
2011 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President: Dr. Catherine Solheim Thungkaew -- FON General Chairperson
Vice President : Kanitta Gillard
Vice President: Pattamon Yomchinda
Secretary: Konnasa Traceski
Secretary Assistant: Kritsana Pregent
Treasurer: Titima To
ThaiSA Representative: Ponnawat Otwong (President)
ThaiSA Representative: Cattleya Ounekeo (Vice President)
2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Atthitharn Atchawong
Kunthida Novak
Nuntana Erickson
Parichart Wallen
Pratana Chayabutr
Sombat Supunniam
Sumol Thungkaew
Sutape Ple-plakon -- FON Cafe Chairperson
Suwanna Lee
Vilaiwan Kornpipatna
Wanpen Gresser -- FON Bazaar Chaiperson
YEAR: 2012 – 2013 (2-years-term): President - Wanpen Gresser
1. Participated in the Festival of Nations both years (won awards in 2012)
2. Organized and hosted Thai Picnic both years
3. Published 2013 ThaiAM directory
2012 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President: Wanpen Gresser
Vice President: Kanitta Gillard
Secretary: Kritsana Pregent
Secretary Assistant: Vilaiwan Kornpipatna
Treasurer: Titima To
Treasurer Assistant: Sombat Supunniam
2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Atthitharn Atchawong
Dr. Pramote Hochareon
Sumol Thungkaew
Konnasa Traceski
Kunthida Novak
Nuntana Erickson
Parichart Wallen
Pattamon Yomchinda
Siwipa Kaowasut Sly
Sutape Ple-plakon
Suwanna Lee
2012 Advisors:
Dr. Catherine Solheim Thungkaew -- FON General Chairperson
Dr.Kalong Sujjapunroj
Pratana Chayabutr
2013 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President: Wanpen Gresser -- FON Bazaar Chaiperson
Vice President: Kanitta Gillard
Secretary: Kritsana Pregent
Secretary Assistant: Vilaiwan Kornpipatna
Treasurer: Titima To
Treasurer Assistant: Sombat Supunniam
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Atthitharn Atchawong
Siwipa Kaowasut Sly
Nuntana Erickson
Sumol Thungkaew
Parichart Wallen
Sutape Ple-plakon
Pattamon Yomchinda
Suwanna Lee
Dr. Pramote Hochareon
Matchima Stiller
2013 ADVISORS:
Dr. Catherine Solheim Thungkaew -- FON General Chairperson
Dr. Kalong Sujjapunroj
Nawanan Theera-Ampornpunt
Pratana Chayabutr
YEAR: 2014 – 2016 (3-years-term): President - Atthitharn Atchawong
1. Participated in the Festival of Nations all three years (won awards in 2014 and 2016)
2. Organized and hosted Thai Picnic all three years
3. Organized and hosted Thai Night 2015 at the U of MN
2014-2016 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President : Atthitharn Atchawong
Vice President: Dr. Catherine Solheim Thungkaew -- FON General Chairperson
Secretary: Supaphan Sritunyalux
Treasurer: Suwanna Lee
2014-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chanothai Diprima
Siwipa Sly
Nuntana Erickson
Sumol Thungkaew
Parichart Wallen
Sutape Ple-plakon -- FON Cafe Chairperson
Surassawadee Noble
Suwit Phusririt
Kin Chan
Nicha Angpairoj
Pajchima Bendel
Wanpen Gresser -- FON Bazaar Chaiperson
Dr. Pramote Hochareon
Matchima Stiller -- FON Exhibit Chairperson (2016)
2014-2016 ADVISORS:
Dr. Kalong Sujjapunroj
Sombat Supunniam
Orapat Sivatanpisit
Nawanan Theera-Ampornpunt
Pratana Chayabutr
YEAR: 2017 – 2018 (2-years-term): President - Sombat Supunniam
1. Participated in the Festival of Nations both years (won The Cultural Exhibit Grant Proposals 2017)
2. Organized and hosted Thai Picnic both years
3. Organized and hosted Thai-Minnesota Children’s Day in 2017 (first time) and in 2018
4. Received funds from the Royal Thai Consulate General in Chicago (approved proposal, $5000)
5. Organized and hosted Appreciation party for 2018 volunteers
2017 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President: Sombat Supunniam
Vice President: Kin Chan
Secretary: Kritsana Pregent
Treasurer: Chanathip Bonde
2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Pramote Hochareon
Konnasa Traceski
Vilaiwan Kornpipatna
Tongta Supunniam
Nuntana Erickson
Nicha Angpairoj -- FON Exhibit Chairperson
Parichart Wallen
Matchima Stiller
Suwanna Lee
Titima To
2017 ADVISORS:
Atthitharn Atchawong
Dr. Catherine Solheim Thungkaew -- FON General Chairperson
Orapat Sivatanpisit
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Sutape Ple-plakon -- FON Cafe Chairperson
Wanpen Gresser -- FON Bazaar Chaiperson
2018 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President : Sombat Supunniam
Vice President: Kin Chan
Secretary: Kritsana Pregent
Treasurer: Chanathip Bonde
ThaiSA Representative: Tawan kiratiwongwan (President)
2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Pramote Hochareon
Konnasa Traceski
Vilaiwan Kornpipatna
Tongta Supunniam
Phattarawadee Maneerit
Nuntana Erickson
Nicha Angpairoj
Parichart Wallen -- FON Exhibit Chairperson
Matchima Stiller
Phanarat Tersteeg
Suwanna Lee
Titima To
2018 Board of Advisors:
Atthitharn Atchawong
Dr. Catherine Solheim Thungkaew -- FON General Chairperson
Orapat Sivatanpisit
------non officers/boards----
Korawan Muangmode -- FON Cafe Chairperson
Wanpen Gresser -- FON Bazaar Chairperson
Last update: 7/28/19 Version 4.
2019 - May 2020
1. Participated in the Festival of Nations 2019 (won The Cultural Exhibit Grant Proposals)
2. Organized and hosted Thai Picnic 2019
3. Organized and hosted Appreciation party for 2019 volunteers
Advisor
Orapat Sivatanpisit [บี๋/B+]
Executive Officers
President: Sombat Supunniam [แซม/Sam]
Vice-President: Kin Chan [คิน/Kin]
Secretary: Konnasa Traceski [แนน/Nan]
Treasure: Chanathip King [หลิว/Leuw]
Board of Directors
Nicha Angpairoj [เอย/Aey]
Nuntana Erickson [อ้อย/Ooy]
Dr. Pramote Hochareon [เอ้/Ay]
Phattarawadee Maneerit [แก้ว/Kaew]
Cattleya Ounekeo [จูน/June]
Tongta Supunniam [อ๋อย/Aoy+]
Pum Swanson [ปุ้ม/Pum]
Phanarat Tersteeg [เปิ้ล/Ple]
Parichart Wallen (เอ๋/A+)
Thai Student Association of Minnesota (ThaiSA) Representative
Natas Seekaew (ทัส/Tas) - President
Donpon Wannasin (ดล/Don) -secretary
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2019 Festival of Nations team
Dr. Catherine Solheim Thungkaew -- General Chairperson
Korawan Muangmode -- Cafe Chairperson
Wanpen Gresser -- Bazaar Chairperson
Parichart Wallen/Nicha Angpairoj -- Cultural Exhibit chairpersons
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June-December 2020
Advisor
Orapat Sivatanpisit [บี๋/B+]
Executive Officers
President: Sombat Supunniam [แซม/Sam]
Vice-President: Kin Chan [คิน/Kin]
Secretary: Konnasa Traceski [แนน/Nan]
Treasure: Chanathip King [หลิว/Leuw]
Board of Directors
Nicha Angpairoj [เอย/Aey]
Dr. Pramote Hochareon [เอ้/Ay]
Phattarawadee Maneerit [แก้ว/Kaew]
Cattleya Ounekeo [จูน/J
Tongta Supunniam [อ๋อย/Aoy+]
Phanarat Tersteeg [เปิ้ล/Ple]
Thai Student Association of Minnesota (ThaiSA) Representative
Donpon Wannasin (ดล/Don) -secretary
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2021
Advisor
Orapat Sivatanpisit [บี๋/B+]
Executive Officers
President: Sombat Supunniam [แซม/Sam]
Vice-President: Kin Chan [คิน/Kin]
Secretary: Konnasa Traceski [แนน/Nan]
Treasure: Chanathip King [หลิว/Leuw]
Board of Directors
Nicha Angpairoj [เอย/Aey]
Dr. Pramote Hochareon [เอ้/Ay]
Phattarawadee Maneerit [แก้ว/Kaew]
Phanarat Tersteeg [เปิ้ล/Ple]
Tongta Supunniam [อ๋อย/Aoy+]
2022
Advisor
Orapat Sivatanpisit [บี๋/B+]
Executive Officers
President: Kin Chan [คิน/Kin]
Vice-President: Phanarat Tersteeg [เปิ้ล/Ple]
Secretary: Konnasa Traceski [แนน/Nan]
Treasure: Chanathip King [หลิว/Leuw]
Board of Directors
Nicha Angpairoj [เอย/Aey]
Dr. Pramote Hochareon [เอ้/Ay]
Phattarawadee Maneerit [แก้ว/Kaew]
Sombat Supunniam [แซม/Sam]
Tongta Supunniam [อ๋อย/Aoy+]
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2023
Organized and hosted Thai Picnic 2023
Advisor
Sombat Supunniam [แซม/Sam]
Executive Officers
President: Kin Chan [คิน/Kin]
Vice-President: Phanarat Tersteeg [เปิ้ล/Ple]
Secretary: Konnasa Traceski [แนน/Nan]
Treasure: Chanathip King [หลิว/Leuw]
Board of Directors
Chanita Jensen [อิ๋งIng+]
Jaceda Krough [เจษ/Jace]
Gusma Krough [กัส/Gus]
Nicha Angpairoj [เอย/Aey]
Panumon Ransibrahmanakul [ทานตะวัน/Tantawan]
Phattarawadee Maneerit [แก้ว/Kaew]
Sirisala Lithimontree [กิ๊ฟ/Gift]
Thanaporn Charoenrat [ต่าย/Tai]
Thanwalee Sooksa-nguan [จีจี้/JijY]
Tongta Supunniam [อ๋อย/Aoy+]
Wanida Phetchayakul [กิ๊ก/Kik]
2024
Organized and hosted Thai Picnic 2024
Advisor
Sombat Supunniam [แซม/Sam]
Executive Officers
President: Kin Chan [คิน/Kin]
Vice-President: Phanarat Tersteeg [เปิ้ล/Ple]
Secretary: Konnasa Traceski [แนน/Nan]
Treasure: Chanathip King [หลิว/Leuw]
Board of Directors
Chanita Jensen [อิ๋งIng+]
Jaceda Krough [เจษ/Jace]
Gusma Krough [กัส/Gus]
Nicha Angpairoj [เอย/Aey]
Panumon Ransibrahmanakul [ทานตะวัน/Tantawan]
Phattarawadee Maneerit [แก้ว/Kaew]
Sirisala Lithimontree [กิ๊ฟ/Gift]
Thanaporn Charoenrat [ต่าย/Tai]
Thanwalee Sooksa-nguan [จีจี้/JijY]
Tongta Supunniam [อ๋อย/Oiy]
Wanida Phetchayakul [กิ๊ก/Kik]
References:
· Thai Association of Minnesota, Inc. Thai Journal & Directory 1996 Edition
· Thai Association of Minnesota, Inc. Thai Journal & Directory 1999 Edition
· Thai Association of Minnesota, Inc. Directory 2013.
We are looking to compiling the history of ThaiAM. If you have Thai Association of Minnesota published journal/directory different years than above, please let us know by emailing ThaiAM@thaiofmn.org.
Contact ThaiAM@thaiofmn.org for any corrections.