Thanks must go to Herb Whitlock who took over as Head Umpire just before the 2023 Sixes and has continued in the role for 2024 as Hagar is still waiting for his operation and is confined to the UK without being able to take any overseas flights. The panel is much expanded this year so we welcome Gary Johnson, Bazil Roberts and John Thornback as new additions as Chiang Mai Sixes umpires. We are also glad to welcome back all the other overseas and local umpires.