Thailand's District 3330 Group Study Exchange Team Visit
April-May 2003

As the fifth week of the visit to Central Maryland and Washington, DC draws to a close, Thailand's District 3330 Group Study Exchange Team presented a fascinating program at North Bethesda's meeting 9 May 2003. Noting their positive impressions of this part of America and its people, the team thanked Rotary International and the clubs in District 7620 for the opportunity to visit our country and to experience many unique and informative vocational, historical and cultural activities. Team Leader Pongsak mentioned that Rotary is but 73 years old in his country, that Thailand has four Rotary districts, 72 clubs and 2170 Rotarians. Team members spoke of their intention to convey to colleagues and friends at home information gained about life in America. All four have expressed a desire to become Rotarians in the near future.

Their full names and occupations are as follows:
Patcharin Viriyapituk ("Pat") - Pharmacist
Pairat Uasuthivorakul - Ophthalmologist
Suchart Inprasit - Juvenile Court Judge
Piyanart Apithambundit ("Nat") - University Lecturer (Marketing and International Relations)
Pongsak Phusitsakul - Rotarian, Team Leader, and General Surgeon