Dr.Gene Lucas (IBC founder) visited Thailand 2003

One of my memorable memories is having the opportunity to welcome Dr. Gene Lucas, the founder of the IBC Association, on the occasion of his visit to Thailand in 2003.

He received an invitation to be a judge for the Aquarama 2003 betta fish competition from Betta Club Singapore.Betta Club Singapore contacted me to take Dr. Lucas to visit betta fish farm in Nakhon Pathom , giant betta fish farm of Uncle Sala (the first giant betta breeder in the world) and visit the fish market at Chatuchak Bangkok . When Dr. Lucas returned to USA , he also wrote about his visit to Thailand in IBC’s Flare Magazine.The picture above shows myself, Dr. Lucas and Khun Chok (currently the former president of Plakad Association of Thailand).