2003 Pai was one of the first to open a internet cafes in Luang Prabang. Quickly he realized the potential to expand and head branched out into other services like, money exchange (this was before ATM’s and then the only one bank branch in town was only for locals!). Later adding developing film, burning CD’s and sold the first memory stick in town 2005 Pai realized the need for transport solutions in Luang Prabang and opened Kuang Si minivan service which included the Lao version of a TUK TUK – the 3 wheel jąmbǫh (jumbo) which can hold 4-6 passengers on two facing seats! 2005 Pai started out small as a local tour agent with a focus on resorts and accommodation. Within the first year of operations he had expanded to a team of 7 employees and widened the scope of the tours on offer, which added to the rapid growth of the agency 2007 By the end of 2006 the team had outgrown their office and opened two larger more centrally located agent outlet offices in old town Luang Prabang. The team doubled in size, additional vehicles were added to the fleet together with a private garage and storage facility 2008 Pai kicked off his accelerated learning curve of elephants opening Manifa Elephant camp with 3 elephants (Mai Khoun, Mai Kham, Mai Boun Dok) on the banks of the Mekong river