January
On 14 January I attended the dedication ceremony which marked the transfer of Phra Phum (the Embassy's spirit) to a new San Phra Phum (spirit house) on the ground of the British Embassy.
From left:
Phra Khru Wam Thepmuni, Chief Brahmin
Myself and my wife Alison
Paul Howard, Management Officer, British Embassy
Orathai Sanithvong na Ayuthaya, Chairperson,
British Embassy Locally-Engaged Staff Association
Andy Pearce, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy
On 8 January I signed the book of condolence for Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana in the Sala Sahathai Samakom at the Grand Palace.