The article presents a brief profile and discusses the work of the late Thai artist Montien Boonma. Particular focus is paid to the close relationship between Montien and his protege, the Thai-Indian artist Navin Rawanchaikul. The article presents a letter written by Navin to Montien titled "Dearest Montien" in which the protege informs his teacher of all that has happened in the Thai art world since his death in 2000.