Photograph of a picture display at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. Several group photographs have been taped onto a curtain-covered partition or wall. A pennant at the top of the display reads, "University of North Texas www.international.unt.edu."

Photograph of four individuals at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. Members of the group have been identified as: (l-r) Pijarn Charoensri, Acharawan Thongmee, [unidentified woman], and Patamaporn Sukplang. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of Pijarn Charoensri (right) with two other men at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The men are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Charoensri is wearing a UNT-branded shirt.

Photograph of Pijarn Charoensri posing with a traditional Thai puppet at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. Charoensri can be seen standing on the left side of the photograph, looking at the camera and smiling. The puppet is leaning on his left shoulder. Its right arm has been extended over Charoensri's shoulders, and its left hand is resting on the front of his shirt. Two puppeteers can be seen on the right side of the photograph, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of a woman sitting at a dining table during a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The woman can be seen in the center of the photograph, looking at the camera and smiling. A large floral arrangement is sitting on the table in the foreground, on the right side of the photograph. Two small books are sitting on the left side of the table.

Photograph of a woman at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The woman is standing in the center of the photograph, looking at the camera and smiling. Her nametag reads, "Saisri." Photographs and a UNT pennant can be seen taped to a curtain-covered partition behind her.

Photograph of a woman at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The woman is sitting at a dining table, looking at the camera and smiling. Her nametag reads, "Thitiporn." Other event attendees can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of a woman at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. She is looking at the camera and smiling. A nametag on her jacket reads, "Thitiporn."

Photograph of a group of puppeteers performing at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand. The group can be seen on the right side of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. They are holding two traditional Thai puppets in the air. Event attendees can be seen sitting around two dining tables in the bottom portion of the photograph, facing away from the camera. A large banner in the background reads, "PARTY [--] December 3, 2009."

Photograph of a group of puppeteers holding two traditional Thai puppets during a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The puppeteers are crowded around the puppets, looking at the camera and smiling. The puppets can be seen in the center of the photograph with their heads turned toward the camera. Their arms have been placed around each other.

Photograph of a group of puppeteers holding two traditional Thai puppets during a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The puppeteers are crowded around the puppets, facing to the left of the camera and smiling. The puppets can be seen in the center of the photograph with their heads turned out to the left of the camera. Their arms have been placed around each other.

Photograph of Ruangdet Wongla (2nd right) with another man (left) and two women at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The individuals are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Their nametags read, (l-r) "Anuwat," "Nanta," "Ruangdet," and, "Sirikul."

Photograph of Ruangdet Wongla at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. Wongla can be seen standing behind a podium, facing to the left of the camera and smiling. A sign on the podium reads, "Rumayana Restaurant."

Photograph of a woman (left) and a man (right) at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Their nametags read, "Saisri" (left), and, "Smarom" (right).

Photograph of a man and a woman speaking at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand. The pair can be seen standing next to a podium in the center of the photograph, in front of a small stage. They are each holding a microphone. A banner on stage reads, "PARTY [--] December 3, 2009." Members of the audience can be seen sitting around dining tables, looking at the man and woman. Gretchen Bataille, President of UNT, and Vish Prasad, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, can be seen sitting among the crowd.

Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. They are standing side by side, facing to the left of the camera and holding microphones. Their nametags read, "Sma[rom]" (left), and, "Kallaya" (right). Smarom appears to be speaking. Kallaya is smiling.

Photograph of three women at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The women are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. The woman on the right side of the photograph is holding event-related papers in her left hand. The women's nametags read, (l-r) "Somkid," "Kallaya," and, "Thitiporn."

Photograph of the stage at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand. A large banner on stage reads, "PARTY [--] December 3, 2009." Logos for (l-r) Ramayana Restaurant, the University of North Texas, and Aksra Theatre can be seen on the top portion of the banner. A microphone can be seen on stage on the right side of the photograph.

Photograph of a traditional Thai puppet at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The puppet can be seen in the center of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera and extending its left arm. Diane Crane can be seen shaking the puppet's hand and smiling, but is partially obstructed from view by another woman. Three puppeteers are standing behind the puppet on the left side of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. Vish Prasad can be seen among others in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of a display of traditional Thai puppets in Aksra Theatre during a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. Three puppets can be seen standing in golden towers, facing the camera. A small plaque has been placed in front of each tower.

Photograph of a traditional Thai puppet in the audience during a performance at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The puppet can be seen in the center of the photograph, facing a group of people who are sitting at a dining table. Three female puppeteers are standing behind the puppet. A man is sitting next to the puppet on the left side of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. He is holding a piece of food in his right hand and appears to be moving it toward the puppet. Other members of the audience can be seen gathered around tables in the background.

Photograph of a traditional Thai puppet in the audience during a performance at a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The puppet can be seen in the center of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. Its arms have been extended out toward a man who is sitting at a dining table on the left side of the photograph. The man is looking at the puppet and smiling. Another man can be seen sitting at a separate table on the right side of the photograph, looking back at the puppet and reaching for its hand. Other audience members can be seen sitting at both tables.

Photograph of a traditional Thai puppet on display during a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The puppet can be seen in the center of the photograph, being held on a stand inside of a glass display case. Ornate wooden detailing is framing the glass on either side.

Photograph of a group of puppeteers performing a puppet show during a UNT alumni party in Bangkok, Thailand on December 3, 2009. The puppeteers can be seen on the right side of the photograph, crowded around two traditional Thai puppets. Gretchen Bataille and Vish Prasad can be seen among the audience on the left side of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. Bataille is holding a cellphone out in front of her with both hands.