The Assumption University Alumni (ABACA) Committee and all the AU alumni are pleased to join the Thai nation celebrating the most auspicious occasions of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60 th Anniversary or the Diamond Jubilee of His Majesty's Accession to the Throne(2006) together with His Majesty's 80 th Birthday Anniversary (2007)
          We wish to congratulate Rev.Bro. Dr.Prathip M. Komolmas who is one of the key personnel initiating the international relations development between Thailand and France and has recently been bestowed " Commandeur des Palmes acade'miques" by H.E.Laurent Aublin,French Ambassador to Thailand.

          In this special issue of the ABACA Profile,We are proud to present ABACA Excellence where you will find in the Flagship Au alumni Khun Isara Wongrung (Managing Director of Kleasing) and Khun Vikran Paovarojkit (Managing Director of KAsset) advance into the top level management at KBank .The Front Runner and New Wave also feature serveral more AU alumni,holding key positions and responsibilities at KBank.
          There is also an interesting article on Royal Flora Ratchapruek 2006 by Khun Chanin Throut,Nature Explorer Contributing Editor who specializes in horticulture and writes about the Australian Bottle Tree.
          We would like to inform you that Trojans Night 2007 will be held on January 21,2007 at the QSNCC and we welcome sponsors who want to be a part of this grand event.in the meantime.all AU alumni are invited to purchase yellow Guy Laroche polo shirts in honour of His Majesty the King.Proceeds from the sales of the polo shirts will be donated to His Majesty the Royal King's Projects.
          Lastly,we ABACA Committee would like to take this opportunity wishing all AU alumni and their family members a prosperous and Happy New Year.

          Wiwat Avasiriphongs
          ABACA Alumni Association
          Email : abaca@au.edu
          www.abaca.au.edu