Thai I trained for their Peace Corps service at the University of Michigan. The volunteers of Group I arrived in Thailand in 1962 and served from 1962 to 1964. Thai I consisted of 45 volunteers who served in the TEFL, Health, and Vocational Education program areas.
Biographical Booklet
Photos & Albums
Thai I Group Photos
Thai I Ann Arbor, 1961 | Vocational Ed Volunteers | TEFL Volunteers | Health Volunteers
17 January 1962: Thai I Graduation
Judith Guskin
Al Guskin
Kennedy’s Speech at Ann Arbor, October 14, 1960
Al and Judy’s Letter to The Michigan Daily, October 21, 1960
Album 1: Kennedy and the Peace Corps
Wanda Montgomery
Graham Dameron
Ayuthaya | Bangkok | Chachoengsao | Chantaburi | Chiang Mai
Korat | Petchaburi | Prabuddhabat | Ranong | Sriracha | Surin
Sally Maclay Davis Dayton
Parade Magazine Article – August 26, 1962
Parade Magazine Black and White Photos (Parade’s photos for article)
22 April 1962: Sally’s letter to her parents describing trip to Khaophrawihan
The King and Queen Visit Witayalai Khru
Bud Schweich
Judy Clem Klaas
Emilie Clevenger Ketudat
Bob and Maxine Stewart (Missionaries, Chacheongsao, 1958-1993)
Visit by Thai I volunteers to the home of Missionaries Bob and Maxine Stewart in Chachoengsao.
Photo February 2, 1962, courtesy of Bob Stewart.
Media Reports
18 January 1962: Michigan Daily article on Thai I
22 January 1962: Bangkok World welcome to Thai I
Member Reminiscences & Updates
Recent Photos of Thai I (various dates 2002 – 2010)
Thai I Bio Updates
| Jack Bilmes | Robert P. Cumming | Keiko Hiramoto | James V, Shannon |
Reunions
Thai I Reunion: October 19-22, 2016, Portland, OR
Thai I at Peace Corps’ 50th Anniversary in Washingon DC
Achievements, Publications, Awards
Group Website
In Memoriam
Shanna (Urness) Baggaley (1937-2020)
Ralph “Jack” Reynolds (1935-2015)
Thai I Obituaries (2016 listing compiled by group members including notices for the following group members)
Robert M. Bruton (February 23, 1934 – February, 2013, Washington, DC)
Robert Larry Canion (January 25, 1934 – May 19, 1994, Texas)
Judy R. Clem (Klaas) (1939 – December 1, 2014, Huntsville, AL)
Curry Beach Davis (October 6, 1939 – September 2, 2006, Melbourne, FL)
William C. Davis (June 9, 1938 – May 3, 2015, Sebastian, FL)
Lawrence T. Forman (September 26, 1938 – April, 1985, Bangkok, Thailand)
Roy T. Furumizo (June 14, 1938 – February 10, 2009, NV)
Robert B. Johnson (1934 – 1986?)
John R. McLean (1934 – April 4, 1967)
Wanda L. Montgomery (1925 – May 25, 2015, Honey-in-the-Hills, FL)
James A. Prescott (1925 – March 13, 2011, Hua Hin, Thailand)
Ralph F. “Jack” Reynolds (July 28, 1935 – September 19, 2015, Honolulu, HI)
Donald C. Short (1926 – March, 2009, PA)
Marianne V. Spalding (Michaels) (1936 – 1990, MA)
Quick Facts
Group
Thai I
Years
1962-1964
Number of Volunteers
45
Programs
TEFL
Health
Vocational Education
Training Location
University of Michigan
Country Director
Glenn Ferguson