Dr Paritta Chalermpow Koanantakool taught anthropology at Thammasat University for many years. From 2002-2011 she was Director of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre where she spearheaded a research and capacity-building programme engaging with community-based museums all over Thailand. Paritta also initiated and collaborated on numerous Centre projects dealing with the transmission and documentation of cultural heritage. She is currently enjoying a quiet retirement with her cat and her painting, and occasionally facilitating UNESCO workshops on intangible cultural heritage in Asia and Pacific region.