In Their Own Words

Konrad Kingshill traces his roots back to the early 18th century, extending well into the 21st. While this book is not merely an accounting of family roots, it is also a description of his ethnograpic studies in Thailand and his contribution to the educational structure of the country. His career is remarkable for lasting accomplishments propelled by faith, characterized by a sense of practicality, and tempered by anthropological sophistication. He played a major role in establishing Payap University, the first private university granted accreditation by the Thai government, and he was instrumental in setting academic standards, developing a board of welfare, and legalizing an international school.