Yearbook PU 2016-2017 by SISB.SCHOOL

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BANGKOK

YEARBOOK

2016 - 2017

ABOUT SISB PRACHA UTHIT OUR ACCREDITATION PARTNERS Council of International Schools (CIS) In June 2011, SISB received its highest honour yet: accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS).

NEAS&C In March 2015 SISB was accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

ONESQA In 2010, SISB was fully accredited by the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA) under the Private Education Act of Thailand.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation drives and supports the Award’s global growth, so more young people can undertake the world’s leading youth achievement award.

CIE Cambridge International Examinations prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.

SEAB The Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) was established on 1st April 2004 as a statutory board.

ISAT International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) acts as the unified voice for international education in Thailand and as a centre for collective action on behalf of its membership.

EAST ASIA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF SCHOOLS The East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) is an organisation of 156 member schools in East Asia with a combined total of more than 100,000 pre-K to 12th grade students.

Thailand International Schools Activity Conference The purpose of TISAC is to provide a well-rounded programme of sporting, nonsporting and cultural activities for member schools in a framework that will achieve recognised educational objectives whilst bringing together students to enjoy friendly and competitive opportunities to develop their talents.

College Board The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education.

Hanban Hanban / Confucius Institute Headquarters, as a public institution affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Education, is committed to providing Chinese language and cultural teaching resources and services worldwide, it goes all out in meeting the demands of foreign Chinese learners and contributing to the development of multiculturalism and the building of a harmonious world. 4 SISB PRACHA UTHIT

ABOUT SISB PRACHA UTHIT â&#x2013;Ş SCHOOL STORY

Founded in 2001, SISB currently has five campuses in Thailand. It adopts the Singapore and UK curricula as the foundation for teaching and learning. The SISB name is inspired by our first campus, the Singapore International School of Bangkok (2001), the first Singapore International School that was established in Thailand, pioneering the Singapore education curriculum. Singapore International School of Bangkok was founded through the cooperative efforts of a group of Singaporean and Thai parents who were keen to invest in an institution to provide their children with quality education that develops fluency in English, Chinese and Thai languages. Motivated by their beliefs in the merits of the Singaporebased curriculum, they established SISB in 2001. SISB provides a standardised curriculum underscored by the principles of the Singapore education system and consistently delivers high quality education that many have come to trust of SISB. Through a broad-based and unique multi-lingual curriculum, SISB offers effective learning environments, opportunities and challenges to foster students as lifelong learners and future leaders. With more than 1,600 students of over 30 nationalities, and strong teaching and support staff hailing from over 20 countries, the SISB community is inspired by a global

outlook and enriched by cultural diversity. SISB upholds the reputation of the globally renowned, excellent education system of Singapore and holds the duty to contribute positively to the development of education in Thailand. With the rapid growth of its student population, SISB identified the need to expand its campus facilities. On 7 June 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the Grand Opening of SISB Pracha Uthit campus, a new campus spanning 17,000 square metres in Pracha Uthit. The campus features SISB Preschool, well-equipped classrooms, a library, science and computer laboratories, a multi-purpose hall, basketball court, swimming pool, playgrounds and offers full-fledged curricula for students from ages 2 to 18. It also has a 1.25-rai SISB Building in Pracha Uthit (built-up area 2,200 sqm), which serves as the head office for the SISB Group and also features a dedicated compound for the Nursery 1 students of SISB Pracha Uthit.

Last year also saw the completion of the new Secondary School complex, a THB 770 million project measuring 9.5-rai (built-up area 26,000 sqm). It caters to 800 more students, with extensive facilities such as a Sports Complex, a 25-metre swimming pool, a 407-seat Creative Arts and Media Centre and boarding facilities that can accommodate up to 800 students. YEARBOOK 2016-2017 5

▪ SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

We believe that students are unique individuals endowed with special talents and have the desire to succeed, and that every student is important, and every parent a partner.

▪ SCHOOL VISION

To be a leading international school in Thailand, known and respected for having the Singapore and UK curricula as its foundation for teaching and learning, and for ensuring a climate of interculturalism, internationalism and student wellbeing.

▪ SCHOOL MOTTO Spirit of Excellence

▪ SCHOOL MISSION

It is our duty to develop the full potential of all students entrusted to us for their education. We strive to ensure that all students grow intellectually, physically, socially, morally and culturally, to become responsible, achieving and contributing members of the world.

▪ SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS & OBJECTIVES

We believe that the spirit of these goals and objectives will mould the values, attitudes and actions of all stakeholders and will enable students to confront and address the multiplicity of problems and challenges which come from living in an ever-changing and diverse world. We aim to offer quality programmes:

● We provide a conducive and safe learning environment that is intercultural, international, multilingual and challenging for effective learning and teaching.

● We aspire to having our students become academically able, critical thinkers, life-long learners and global citizens in a learning environment which is intercultural, international and multilingual in its outlook, and rigorous, creative and nurturing in its approach.

● We nurture our students to attain a level of competency in three languages, and to equip them

with information technology and life skills necessary to successfully access tertiary education in universities of their choice throughout the world.

● We promote a healthy lifestyle through co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. ● We ensure professional development for all our staff, and commit to working with parents and other stakeholders to build a strong and close-knit community.

▪ SCHOOL CORPORATE VALUES ● Students Our Focus ● Staff Our Asset ● Parents / Community Our Partners ● Resources Our Tools ● Excellence Our Pursuit ● Values Our Anchor

▪ SCHOOL PROGRAMME

SISB adopts the Singapore and UK curricula and textbooks in our lesson delivery and learning. The core subject areas are English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese and Thai. The non-core subject areas include Physical Education, Moral Education, Art, Music, Health Education, Computer Study and Social Studies. Student’s performance is monitored through both formal and informal assessment modes. 70% of the student’s performance is through termly written examination while the other 30% is through project work, community involvement, classroom participation and work attitude. Our Primary 6 students take the Singapore IPSLE examination while the Year 11 students take the Cambridge IGCSE examination and the students in Year 12 and 13 take the AS/A Levels. We use our customised phonics teaching method to give our Nursery and Kindergarten students a head start in the listening, speaking and reading skills. We have a structured reading program from Nursery to Secondary levels. Students from Primary to Year 11 classes are taught research, creative thinking and problem solving skills. Field trips. students’ work attachment and community involvements are part of the life skills programme to prepare our students for the everchanging landscape.

▪ SCHOOL PROGRESSION JOURNEY

SISB has transited the students’ performance from quantity to quality outcome. We now aim to carve out niches and special programmes with schools both locally and overseas. We are also developing our own staff training centre.

Messages from senior management

CEO’S MESSAGE Every year is a memorable year for the students, parents, teachers and staff of SISB. Each year, we witness and contribute to the growth of our school with a myriad of learning experiences, activities, events and developments. To the graduating class of 2016-2017, I congratulate you on your achievements and hope that you will continue to stay in touch with us as our proud alumni Academic Year 2016-2017 is an eventful year as we marked the 15th Anniversary of SISB. Since our establishment in 2001, we have come a long way together to establish SISB as a holistic school for quality education in Thailand. This year, we opened the new Secondary Complex at Pracha Uthit campus, along with state-of-the-art facilities, such as a Boarding School, brand new Sports Complex, Creative Arts and Media Centre and Swimming Pool. With all these new facilities, we hope to provide our students with the best environment to live, learn and explore. We also launched a new campus in Chiangmai and will be opening a new campus in Thonburi by Academic Year 20172018. SISB Chiangmai is our first development beyond the Bangkok Metropolitan Area and we are excited about the launch of this new campus, which is the first Singapore International School in Northern Thailand.

KELVIN KOH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SISB GROUP

The inaugural SISB Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – English Language Project has also been a great success this year and it is heartwarming to see all our students and staff sharing their passion of teaching with the students from Praram 9 Kanchanapisek School. Our togetherness and dedication define SISB’s Spirit of Excellence. I wish all our students, parents, teachers and staff good health and success, and thank you for your contributions and being part of our big SISB family.

HEAD OF SCHOOL’S MESSAGE To pay tribute to our beloved King during this period of mourning, Halloween celebration was replaced with fundraising activities so students could learn about our late King’s contributions to his country. Christmas celebration was replaced with music and art exhibitions. SISB celebrated her 15th Anniversary on 15th December 2016. On this day, our Guest-of-Honour, Mr. Wong Kai Jiun, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of the Republic of Singapore unveiled the pride of SISB, the Merlion statue, located in front of the Mugs and Hugs Café. Our school’s mascots, Leon and Merly, were also presented. Guests were treated to a play “Annie the Musical” performed by students from the Survarnabhumi campus as well as “Space and Time Overlap” by our secondary school students at the Performance Auditorium. Outstanding musicians from the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra of the China Conservatory of Music also performed at this event, courtesy of the China Cultural Centre, Thailand.

VICTOR GIAM HEAD OF SCHOOL

To further immerse our students into the Chinese culture and educational system, the school signed Memorandum of Understandings with North China University of Technology, Tshinghua University High School-Chaoyang, Yongledian High School, Yunhe High School, Furong Primary School, Gongyuan Primary School and Xinyuanli No.4 Primary School. To kick start the exchange programme, key personnel from Furong Primary School and students and teachers from Yunhe High School will be visiting SISB in the new academic year. In return, our teachers and students will visit Yunhe High School and Furong Primary School in October this year.

The school year kicked off with the completion of the extension of the Pracha Uthit Campus. We are proud to announce that we are now equipped with state-of-the-art, To promote sports, we hosted at our Sports Hall, the Asia world-class facilities. The extension spans 9.5-rai and conHopes Week, a table tennis training camp, and ISAA Swim sists of: Gala at our new 25-metre swimming pool. We have also successfully gained membership in Thailand International • a two-storey academic block Schools Activity Conference, (TISAC) opening up sports com• a two-storey sports complex petition opportunities for our students. • a 25-metre swimming pool • a futsal field, Promoting the performing arts, various musical performanc• a Creative Arts and Media Centre and es took place during lunch break and after school. In March • Two six-storey blocks boarding school. this year and for the very first time, the Primary School ECA Theatre Club performed a dramatic production “The Jungle The secondary school students were privileged to be the Book” at our new Performance Auditorium. This was folfirst to enjoy the new facilities in the new academic block. lowed by the Secondary School production “Phantom of the Opera” in May. It was with a heavy heart the school reopened after the short break in October 2016 due to the demise of our beEnsuring our boarders at our Boarding School develop soloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He was the longest-reigncial and life skills, activities and visits were organised during monarch in the world and a father to all Thai people. ing the weekends to places such as Bang Krajao (an island The Thai people are aware of his many contributions to the near Samut Prakan), Suan Srikuenkhan Park, Samae-Sa, Bang country’s development. We join the Thai people in mournNamphung Floating Market, Nongbon Water Sports Centre, ing the loss of our great King. The school held a memorial and Terminal 21. Some students also had the opportunity to ceremony in honour of His Majesty, the late King Bhumibol participate in the Boarding Experiential Programme. Adulyadej, on 1st November 2016. I would like to thank students, parents and staff who attended the ceremony.

Our students are multi-talented. Firstly, our Sports Scholarship holder, Arisa Tanthathoedtham (Fah) from Year 9, has done not only the school but also Thailand proud by winning numerous awards in regional and international rhythmic gymnastics competitions. She won 3 Gold and 1 Bronze medal for Thailand at the 14th Singapore Open Gymnastics Championships - Rhythmic Gymnastics in June 2017; 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze at Thailand National Junior Championship (Chumporn Ranong Games); 4 Silver at Total Gym 6th International Gymnastics Tournament 2017 in Kuala Lumpur; 1 Gold and 3 Silver at the 16th Oomsin’s Rhythmic Gymnastics Interclub Competition 2017 in Malaysia. Shirley Losmithgul from Year 12 was selected by the US Government to represent Thailand at the Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Programme (SEAYLP) held at Illinois, USA, from 4th to 28th April 2017 while three teams from SISB Debate Society who had done well in the largest ever Bangkok regional round of the World Scholar’s Cup, which we co-host with NIST International School, competed in the next round at Hanoi in June. Tintin (P6 Love), Jai-Jai (P5 Peace) and Patrick (P5 Love) from our Primary School were presented Distinction Awards in Poland’s “Another Look Art Competition 2016” while Tada Tangsunawan (P3 Faith) and Kita Tangsunawan (P1 Peace) won the championship trophy for the under 10 category at the Thailand Junior Ice Hockey League during Dec 2016 to Mar 2017 season. In the 2016 iPSLE, our top student, Kittima Li, was awarded the Certificate of Distinction. Ten other students were awarded Certificates of Outstanding Performance in the various subjects. In the 2016 IGCSE, Carol Liu Zi Yi and Punyathorn Jeungsmarn (Arm) were awarded the 2016 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Thailand. Carol was awarded the High Achievement Award in IGCSE Chinese as a First Language while Arm in both AS level Geography and English Language. This academic year also saw the launch of SISB Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-English Language Project in collaboration with Wat Praram 9 and Praram 9 Kanchanapisek School on 1 Oct 2016. The SISB CSR-EL Project is an 18-week programme which provides English lessons to primary students from Praram 9 Kanchanapisek School helping them develop literacy skills in reading, speaking and comprehension. The project ended on 17th June 2017 with a Graduation Ceremony for the students. On behalf of SISB, I thank the parent volunteers, student volunteers, teachers volunteers and staff who contributed to the success of this programme. We look forward to more who will be volunteering their time in CSR-EL Project 2 in the new academic year. This year we have also successfully applied for membership in East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS). Our teachers will now have opportunities to develop professionally by attending courses and conferences organised by the organisation. There will be opportunities to network with teachers from other international schools in the region.

We appreciate the concerted effort of the PST, led by Khun Pornprapa Lertratkosum, and parents who have volunteered energy and time planning activities for the parents and the school such as seminars and the extravagant Family Fun Fair#2, a memorable event for the whole SISB community. A big thank you to all of them and we look forward to their continued partnership in the education of their children, our students. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and students in organizing the fun-filled “Star-gazing” Open Day on 25th February this year. Everyone came together to create a wonderful day of fun and learning. My thanks go to students, staff and janitors for keeping our campus clean in particularly the toilets. This led us to win the Best Toilet Competition organised by Bangkok Municipality in June this year. We have come to the end of yet another exciting academic year. I hope this yearbook serves as a memory of events that have played a part in your school life at SISB. I encourage you to continue your growth here at SISB in the Spirit of Excellence!

PRIMARY PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE It is with great pleasure and satisfaction that we have successfully completed yet another hectic academic year. We mourned the loss of a great beloved King, King Bhumibhol Adulyadej, and welcomed the new King Maha Vajiralongkorn. We had numerous interesting programmes and activities throughout the whole year. SISB has just celebrated its 15th anniversary held together with the soft opening of the new secondary campus which boasts of first-class sports and performing arts facilities. Last year was a transitional period where we made numerous changes. This year we have consolidated and further developed them. The 5 Strategic Thrusts of Quality Teaching and Learning, Quality Staff, Quality Students, Quality Resource Management, Quality Parental and Community Partnership, which we have crafted have guided us well and this will continue to be our compass for the next five years. Below are some of the numerous new initiatives that were implemented and greatly enjoyed by the students: •

CECILIA NG PRINCIPAL, PRIMARY SECTION •

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Stellar - Strategies for Teaching English Language and Reading. This programme for the Pr 1-2 emphasises on authentic experiential learning, engaging the students in reading and understanding. As part of their learning journey, lessons were conducted in Lumpini Park and students wrote about their field trips to Safari World, Royal Thai Air Force Museum, and Kids Science Discovery Museum. Residential Trips for Pr 3 to Pr 6. Our students went to Horseshoe Point, The Pines, Nakon Nayok and Rayong for their Residential trips. We have received very good feedback from students who thoroughly enjoyed the trips. These trips had tremendous support from our students and parents. They provide our students with character development, focusing on collaboration and working together harmoniously and cohesively.These are excellent life skills needed by the students to prepare them for 21st century. We are into the third year of Prefectship and our prefects have done us proud. Besides their prefectorial duties of looking after the students and ensuring that all is well, they have also presented on various current affairs issues eg Slimes,Road Safety, Planets. Good job, Prefects! Maths Trails which tested students on their creative problem solving skills. They are given real life situations which are not in the textbook, and have to find solutions. These activities brings out the teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in the students. Students were required to present their findings to their peers and teachers.

As part of our objective to engage parents in their students’ learning, for the first time, SISB organised a series of Math workshops for our parents to learn and experience the frustrations and joys of Maths. We flew in a trainer from Singapore, and the parents had fun learning together with their children and teachers. Parents can understand better the rigours their children are facing, and this rigour and resilience will make their children stronger! The Science Competition is an annual school event whereby our Primary 3 to 6 students are posed a challenge and they have to use their creativity and process skills to complete the challenge. This year’s competition centred around the theme ‘Creative Construction’ and our students had displayed strong leadership and communication skills. Innovation Convention for the Primary 4 students, of which every student was given the opportunity to invent new products for our everyday life. This has provided them with the opportunity to display their inventive spirit and entrepreneurship, preparing them for the job market. The production of “Jungle Book” was a huge success and what made it more memorable was the artistes were mainly from the lower primary and these students were really great as they demonstrated confidence and articulated well. I am proud to congratulate our students for the excellent external achievements: Outstanding achievements in International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC). SISB took part in this International Math Competition for the second year. More than 12000 students from all over the world participated in this competition. In total, we acquired 11 Gold, 10 Silver and 11 Bronze medals, the largest number of medals in Thailand, emerging Champion amongst the schools in Thailand. We also emerged as the Champion school in Thailand, beating over 12,000 students. Numerous awards from Sports: 1st Futsal U9 ISAA, 1st Futsal U9 ISAA 1st Swimming Under 9 ISAA 2nd Swimming Under 11 ISAA 2nd Overall Swimming with a total of 30 gold, 48 silver and 19 bronze Many awards in Gymnastics and other external competitions I would like to specially credit the members of the PST whose contributions have added another dimension to the vibrancy of SISB. Your presence at all our functions, your support at the Family Fun Fair have greatly benefited the fun learning aspect of education. You have played a critical role in complementing us. It has also provided the platform for family bonding as well as networking amongst the parents. We are elated that the present committee would be staying and more parents have come on board. Well done, PST! We hope to see more of you next year. Together We Soar And Achieve!

NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN PRINCIPALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MESSAGE Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one. - Malcom S. Forbes IEducation is the most powerful tool in the world. It is a powerful tool which can be used to change the world. Today, with the fast-moving society, and influence of social media, we are looking at a very different future of the world. The future world is a place that our children will be influenced by and contributing to. ISB truly believes that providing holistic education in a safe and secure environment will enable our students to succeed and excel in the future world. My 10-year journey with SISB has seen colossal growth and improvements not only in facilities but also in the excellent education we offer our students. Today, I am very privileged to still be here to try and make a difference in the lives of my students. Working together with parents to provide the right fit for every child has been so rewarding that I hope to see the trust in the school and in me grow exponentially. Parents have given SISB and I their trust in ensuring that their children are safe and are educationally achieving their potential, and I hope this will allow us to move forward as a family.

NARISA LERTNAMWONGWAN PRINCIPAL, NURSERY & KINDERGARTER

The Nursery Kindergarten team has come a long way together with one mission, and that is to never stay stagnant. We will explore and embrace the best practices to ensure that we provide the best education for our students. We are sure that together with the parents, we will take SISB to new heights in the education world and our children will be the best they can be. On behalf of SISB Nursery Kindergarten department, SISB Management and myself, I would like to thank all our parents and potential parents for entrusting your most precious gems to us and we promise to put our heart and soul into ensuring that they receive the best care and education we can provide. Hand in hand we will step forward into a new year!

SECONDARY PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Academic Year 2016 - 2017 has come to an end. At the beginning of the Academic Year, we moved into state-of-the-art facilities. Students and teachers now have access to five new buildings which include a six-floor Academic Building, two Boarding Houses with canteen, a two-storey Sports Complex with a swimming pool and a five-floor Creative Arts and Media Centre. The facilities are designed to support 21st century learning and teaching. The teachers and students made full use of these new facilities in the past year. In the 2016 IGCSE examination results, there was a 100% pass rate of grades C to A* in 15 subjects and 12 out of 22 subjects had at least 50% of grades A or A*. 99.3% of all grades were E or higher. Combining IGCSE examination results from 2015 and 2016, special congratulations go to Thyme who scored a total of 9A*s, Vincent 8A*s and 2Bs, Shirley 6A*s, 3As and 1B and Yuki 6A*s and 3Bs. Our congratulations also go to Carol Liu Ziyi for being awarded the 2016 IGCSE Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Thailand, for High Achievement in Cambridge IGCSE Chinese First Language.

WILLEM VAN DER SLUIS PRINCIPAL, SECONDARY

In the AS level, there was a 100% pass rate in all 7 subjects with at least grade C or better and 43.8% obtained an A. Our congratulations to Arm who scored 3A*s and 1B and Pheam 3A*s and 1C. Arm was also awarded the 2016 Cambridge International AS Level Examination Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Thailand, for High Achievement in Cambridge International AS Level English and Geography. We are also proud of our A-levels students too. They obtained a 100% pass rate in 3 out of 4 subjects and a 67% pass rate of C - A* in 3 out of 4 subjects. Well done, Win, for obtaining 2As, 1B and 1C. In external competitions such as the World Scholar’s Cup, ISAA, and 14th Singapore Open Gymnastics Championships, many of our students had done well. Our students also put up a big drama production “Phantom of the Opera” in our Performance Auditorium at the Creative Arts and Media Centre under the guidance of teachers Karl and Stefan. It was an immense success that will stay in our memories forever. Next to this, the Residential Trips and the International Awards were also carried out and would continue in the next Academic Year. New developments in the next Academic Year will be in the form of a Learning Support Centre and the introduction of a Dean of Students working closely with students and Form Tutors in giving pastoral care and support to the students. Also, students will have the opportunity to sign up for After School Activities. These could be extra academic subject support, arts, sports or ICT activities. I wish all students, parents and teachers a restful summer break and we look forward to seeing you back at the start of the next Academic Year with more exciting activities and programmes.

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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Hero Lee (Teacher Representative)

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Judith Hong Zhang Sathaporn (School Manager)

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Prasitchai Kritsanayunyong (Parent Representative)

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Wilawan Kaewkanokvijit (Specialist)

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Kelvin Koh (Board Chairman)

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Victor Giam (Head of School)

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Panthip Kolyanee (School Director / School Licensee)

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Graham Cherry (Specialist)

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Sumitra Songphatanayothin (Secretary to Board of Governors)

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SMT

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Willem van der Sluis (Principal, Secondary)

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Prapassara Nimmantevin (Director of Events and Operations)

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Judith Hong Zhang Sathaporn (School Manager)

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Garret Tan (Business Manager) | Victor Giam (Head of School)

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Panthip Kolyanee (School Director / School Licensee)

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Cecilia Ng (Principal, Primary)

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Narisa Lertnamwongwan (Principal, Nursery and Kindergarten)

ALT

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Willem van der Sluis (Principal, Secondary)

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Garret Tan (Business Manager)

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Marion Barbe (Vice-Principal, Nursery and Kindergarten)

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Panthip Kolyanee (School Director / School Licensee)

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Victor Giam (Head of School)

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Cecilia Ng (Principal, Primary)

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Narisa Lertnamwongwan (Principal, Nursery and Kindergarten)

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Jasmine Choong (Vice-Principal, Primary)

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John Kurton (Vice-Principal, Secondary)

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STUDENT COUNCIL

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PREFECTS

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SUPPORT STAFF ( Corporate )

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HUMAN RESOURCES

1st row, (front row) left to right: •

Wannee Jakunchon (Payroll Manager)

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Acharawan Isarangkoon Na Ayutthaya (HR Director)

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Left to right: •

Tussapon Wannasuk (Audio Visual support officer)

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Ekachai Teerakaew (Audio Visual Coordinator)

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Parinyasak Sangnieam (Head of Group ICT)

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Taywin Wongchaiwat (IT support officer)

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Kritsada Rungruang (IT coordinator & Systems Engineer)

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Wisut Kitcharoenwong (IT support officer)

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MARCOMS

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Sawitri Chaiswang (Corporate Graphic Designer)

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Ong Sze Yin Joyce (Director, Corporate Communication)

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Vinita Srichaikul (Corporate Marketing Executive)

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ACCOUNTS

Front row, left to right:

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Sujitra Chaykhunthod

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Prapaporn Jampattanakij

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Nongyaow Chuaytao

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Seksan Srisuwannakarn

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Supaporn Montrelerdrasme

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Surasit Trakulleung

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Euamporn Warawatanathamrong

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Tanunart Supalertruttanachai

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Sunandha Leelasaengsai

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Kannika Leesaimool

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Somkiet Narach

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Anchisa Pattamalai

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Siripen Muensungh

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Winapha Chansud

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Monsicha Supaphon

Absentees: •

Mon Kaewyim

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Thitiwat Raveepornsurat

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Sirikanya Supaphala

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PURCHASING

1st row, left to right: •

Sasiprapa Nookruea (Store Officer)

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Nontacha Watcharawetsaringkhan (Procurement Officer)

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Dollapaporn Khunnarak (Procurement Officer

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Prapatsri Kiatsuksathit (Procurement Manager)

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Parichat Burapasikarin (Procurement Officer)

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Chompunut Roemroek (Procurement Officer)

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Nawin Ekmarukent (Store Officer)

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Aaron Ngiam (Director, Group Operations)

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Surasak Limphoemphoonwiwat (Assistant Store Manager)

Absentees: •

Eakring Sookyoung (Store Officer)

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OPERATIONS STAFF

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MAINTENANCE

1st row, left to right: •

Surasit Charoenphol

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Ponrakrit Sooksupat

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Kridsana Yeepen

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Boonchai Boonrangsri

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Keyoon Siyong

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Jatupon Ra-ngubpai

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Jirasak Boolom

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Uthid Nuekme

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Phadungsak Paseelatasung (Security Manager)

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Wisitthorn Wannaso

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Somchai Tonpoh

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KITCHEN

3rd row, left to right: Rat Khuntee | Vorapot Treveradrath | Thitat Poenmunkhong | Peeracha Chanmeka | Wanchai Donklang

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SUPPORT

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SUPPORT STAFF ( Pracha Uthit )

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Left to right: •

Thanawat Saneewong na Ayutthaya (Government Liaison Officer)

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Thanvaraise Tanakulrangson (Secretary to School Director)

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Panthip Kolyanee (School Director)

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Varunee Tantanadaecha (Senior HR Officer)

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Hathaiprat Khomnamdaeng (Government Liaison Officer)

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ADMISSIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

1st row, left to right: •

Suttrara Kopattanakij (Senior Admissions Officer)

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Judith Hong Zhang Sathaporn (School Manager)

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Garret Tan (Business Manager)

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Jeffrey Ang (Senior Communications Officer)

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Chatnapat Sanguanchat (Registrar)

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Alice Zheng (Admissions Officer)

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Pichayapohn Wiwattanapoonpon (Graphic Designer)

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Supphasan Phornprapha (Admissions Officer)

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SECRETARIES

Left to right: •

Rujaya Boonyanuwat (Personal Assistant to Primary Principal)

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Krittika Varnvibul (Personal Assistant to Head of School)

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Nattikarn Rimpirungsri (Personal Assistant to Secondary Principal)

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Sunittha Lertpakornchai (Personal Assistant to NK Principal)

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NURSE

Left to right: •

Nattharika Saeyour (School Nurse)

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Tanaporn Sudjit (Senior School Nurse)

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Tatsanee Pimphiwong (School Nurse)

•

Narisara Rattasirikun (School Nurse)

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BOARDING

Left to right: •

Ms. Thanhita Niyomsook (PA & Mentor to Boarding)

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Ms. Ting Tang (Head of Girls’ Boarding)

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Mr. Stewart Ross (Head of Boarding)

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Ms. Natnaree Sirithummakul (Mentor to Boarding)

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NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN

TEACHERS

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PRE - NURSERY

2nd ROW (left to right): Teacher Myls | Teacher Pum | Lanna | Tul | Teacher Jiji

Absentees: new students ( Bei Bei, Alex, Bung, Preme (2), Tin, Megan, Jana, Nene)

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N1 GRACE

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N1 LOVE

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N1 FAITH

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N1 HOPE

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N1 JOY

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N1 PEACE

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N2 SMILE

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N2 PEACE

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N2 LOVE

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N2 JOY

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N2 HOPE

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N2 GRACE

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K1 FAITH

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K1 GRACE

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K1 HOPE

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K1 JOY

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K1 LOVE

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K1 PEACE

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K1 SMILE

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K2 FAITH

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K2 GRACE

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K2 HOPE

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K2 JOY

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K2 LOVE

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K2 PEACE

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K2 SMILE

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K2 GRADUATES

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K2 FAITH

Nawin

Ittichet

Atitakarn

Napol

Napasorn

Ravimon

Jirachaya

Pattaun

Changply

Thayida

Techatat

Wachirawit

Pharanya

Tanatcha

Arum

Mike

Ratchanun

Ma Hao Xun

Fay

Piyapas

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K2 GRACE

Jomsap

Sanam

Phutthimet

Chotuka

Natadet

Pollaphat

Withoon

Sirasith

Thanvarut

Yvette

Esariyakorn

Rujapa

Kelly

Araya

Chanita

Korraya

Vatanya

Zhou

Akkarawin

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K2 SMILE

Thanaphat

Aewinrada

Angsupa

Sila

Kanyanat

Chitiphat

Aten Parit

Changton

Helen Lau

Thanwa

Waranya

Kris

Thunjira

Vivit

Siyada

Kultharint

Piiya

Sataporn

Lens

Nattha

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K2 HOPE

Rujrawee

Pattadol

Enoch

Natrada

Pornnapa

Mulan

Yanana

Godd

Thatarat

Sirinatthaya

Berririn

Patareeya

Alin

Patita

Thanut

Kritsayapon

Rin

Pitchanon

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Pheemmanut

Woraphakphong

K2 LOVE

Areeya

Tanatsawan

Qi Chen

Darintaya

Posh Hoa

Ittibhat

Pimnisa

Chayapa

Swiss

Napapha

Parin

Sajjanan

Lapasrada

Thanaphatr

Naratchaya

Sethapong

Saranrath

Thitivuth

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K2 JOY

Natamon

Natthanan

Yan Ran Chen

Waythanee

Chirachai

Rome

Varisa

Nateebadee

Natamon

Unnavin

Yodlada

Stayu

Ocean

Promwacharee

Ornicha

Vorakorn

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Panmile

Bhakin

Achirawit

K2 PEACE

Tanyamon

Rosalind

Worramin

Natacha

Pitchayapak

Rinrada

Thararin

Yiding Jayden

Patchanun

Pichayapar

Praewarun

Theetat

Wongsapat

Natee

Sasimon

Pattawat

Setthaphat

Waiyawat

Rada

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ACTIVITIES

Talent Show 76 SISB PRACHA UTHIT

Talent Show

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Occupations Day Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

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Theme Fridays

In memory of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Communication Friendly Spaces

We Give We Share Fund-Raising

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

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Sports Day

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K2 Graduation

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PRIMARY

TEACHERS

FRONT ROW, (left to right): Zhou Jiangping (Chinese Learning Support Co-Ordinator) | Hao-Wei Yang (Howard) (Music i/c) | Hero Lee (Head of Department, Maths) | David KM Waitzer (English & Social Study i/c) | Heng Puay Huang (Kristin) (Head of Department, Outdoor Education) | Irene Ng Siow Hui (Head of Department, Science) | Zhong Xiaojing (Head of Department, Chinese) | Graham John O’ Donnell (Head of Department, English) | Lemuel DE Jose Iglesias (Art i/c) | Kavitha D/O Subramaniam (English & Prefects) | Lilliana Vanessa Rodrigues Martins (Physical Education / Health Education) | Supattra (Huay) Saptaseekarin (Head of Department, Thai)

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P1 FAITH

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P1 HOPE

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P1 JOY

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P1 LOVE

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P1 PEACE

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P2 FAITH

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P2 HOPE

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P2 JOY

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P2 LOVE

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P2 PEACE

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P3 FAITH

FRONT ROW (left to right):

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P3 HOPE

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P3 JOY

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P3 LOVE

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P3 PEACE

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P4 HOPE

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P4 JOY

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P4 LOVE

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P4 PEACE

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P5 JOY

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P5 LOVE

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P5 PEACE

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P6 HOPE

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P6 JOY

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P6 LOVE

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P6 PEACE

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P6 GRADUATES

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P6 LOVE

Devin

Eve

Eyow

Isabel

Jayne

Jia Tong

Kai Wei

Lisa

Max

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P6 LOVE

Mimie

Min Min

Mudmee

Pia

Porjai

Chompoo

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Nana

Pancake

Patrick

Tittle

Anna

Billy

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P6 HOPE

Amula

Cindy

Ice

Jolin

Kenn

Marcus

Win

Wit

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Ichi

Jai Jai

Nobel

Prewa

Vieng

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P6 JOY

Athens

Austin

Chelsea

Chris

Dean

Dee

Honeymay

Ingfan

Jeffrey

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Mark

Meta

Pim

Prim

Ryan

Shake

Shane

Sydney

Thee

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P6 PEACE

Ary

Elle

Jai Jai

Jam

Ming Ming

Singh

Son

Stefan

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Erwin

Focus

Grace

Neo

Ploy

Ployfa

Third

View

Wesley

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P6 PEACE

Yang Yang

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Aimee

Annie

ACTIVITIES

The Jungle Book

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ACTIVITIES

The Jungle Book

End of Year Celebration and Awards Presentation Day

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Graduation Day

P5 Field Trip

ISMC 2017

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P6 Residential Trip

P1 Field Trip

P4 Field Trip

P2 Field Trip

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P3 Residential Trip

P5 Residential Trip

Wai Khru

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Sports Day

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China Culture Centre Dramaland

Visit by Ateneo de Manila Grade School

Talent Show

Krathong Making YEARBOOK 2016-2017 129

SECONDARY

TEACHERS

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Y8 GRIFFIN

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Y8 MERLION

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Y8 PHOENIX

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Y8 UNICORN

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Y9 GRIFFIN

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Y9 MERLION

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Y9 PHOENIX

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Y10 GRIFFIN

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Y10 MERLION

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Y11 GRIFFIN

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Y11 MERLION

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Y12 MERLION

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Y13 MERLION

FRONT ROW (left to right): Arm | Pheam | Teacher Jonathan | Junior

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YEAR 13 GRADUATES

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Y13 MERLION

Punyathorn

Pheamphimuk

Phat

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REFLECTIONS

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Y11 GRIFFIN Chitpanya Apisaksirikul (Erick) Time sure flies during my stay here in SISB. I must admit that this is the best school I have ever been in during my time as a student. I would surely miss the times I have spent here with the lovely teachers of SISB and my wonderful friends. I never wanted this day to come but it is just a part of our life that we must accept and move on. The strength in each school is just like what the Jungle Book said “the strength of the wolf is the pack and the strength of the pack is the wolf”, which truly represents the teamwork and efficiency represented by the students here. I want everyone to know that SISB is a place filled with warmth and care and the love that is in the air could clearly be felt as you breathe your first breath in SISB. Thank you for all the love you have given me, SISB, and with the love I have received I would make sure to share it with others along my journey into adulthood. So Lastly I would just want to thank everyone again especially my parents.

TNattanun Thirasuntrakul (Nutty) I really cannot believe that I’ve already been in SISB for 9 years. Time just flies so fast! During those years, I have met many fantastic friends as well as many unforgettable teachers. Without a doubt, I have been taught countless valuable lessons during my time in this splendid school. Unfortunately, everyone and everything is bound to change as time goes on and I won’t be able to stay with my precious friends forever. I can only move on, and that’s exactly what I shall do. I will use the priceless knowledge and lessons that I have learnt to strive forward. Nevertheless, I will never forget the good times that I have had during my time in this school.

Trinath Saenchalerm (Book) I have been in this school for about 2 years. It is quite a short period of time but I have gained many things, not only good teachers but also good friends. When I came to this school, I can speak only basic English. With time, I have improved with help from my friends. They taught me so many things that will be useful in my life. I also want to thank my school for giving me good memories.

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Y11 GRIFFIN Kumpol Sae-Ma (Golf) I am really proud to be part of SISB. Before entering SISB, my education level was very low but with all the support and love from my teachers and friends, I succeeded and am able to join one of the best universities of Thailand (Chulalongkorn university). SISB has brought me a lot of happiness, and we are one big family in SISB. Every teacher, staff and friend will be in the best part of my memory, for all the love and support that they have given to me Thank you .

Kunanon Naksomboonchai (Guitar) When I studied at SISB, I learnt many subjects in Year 8, and from Year 10 to 11, I chose the subjects that interested me. I feel that school is about the friends you make, and I have learnt many things and made many good friends in SISB.

Nuttapath Lohaphantakit (Seen) SISB is the place where knowledge meets friendship. I have been studying in SISB for almost 8 years now and the time flies so fast. In the past, the school was quite small so I got to know different year group as well. Students at SISB are bounded by an unbreakable friendship and teachers are kind and effective. SISB helps me in maths, science and language skills. SISB not only teaches me academic skills but they also help me to have a more social life. Lastly, I would like to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank youâ&#x20AC;? to all my friends, teachers and staff who supported and helped me during these years.

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Pakin Limkangwanmongkol (Kin) One of the main reasons why I enjoy being a part of the SISB community is the excellent friends and teachers here. I have been in SISB for 4 years and my motivation to keep enjoying myself has never wavered. This school has taught me what it feels like to develop strong and unforgettable bonds with other people. From strangers to acquaintances and from acquaintances to valuable friends. Together, we have conquered many challenges and obstacles and strengthened the bond we call friendship. In the end, all of us have taught one another a very important lesson: to always remain resilient and never give up. Undeniably, this is one of the many significant life experiences I shall never forget.

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Pongsak Sawattawong (Yong) Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let complexity stop you. Be activists. Take on the big inequities. It will be one of the great experiences of your life. This is what I learnt from SISB.

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Y11 MERLION Wisin Toh (Ah Loong) My experience in SISB has been quite rough for the past 11 years. However, thanks to that, I actually got the chance to learn from my mistakes. Without SISB, I would never have met all my closest friends. I feel very disappointed about the fact that we have to split up and walk our own paths one day

Terawat Sinsudtipong (Sun) I had fun with my studies.

Phonthita Sae-Li (Kitty) Now we are here, at the final station. It has been 4 years since I started in SISB, the place full of so many great memories that I can never forget. I was from a Thai school, and transferring to an international school was a big chanage for me. The atmosphere, curriculum, and peers were overwhelming and unfamiliar. Of course, the path was not sprinkled with rose petals. During Year 8, my grades were horrible as I received F in my report cards. I had to admit that sometimes I feel discouraged as I thought getting an A* was impossible. I begun by imagining the impossible and ended by accomplishing the impossible. I would like to thank all my teachers who have supported and shaped me into the person I am today. Thanks to my friends who stuck with me through up and down and stayed by my side all along. Lastly, thank you, SISB, for enabling me to meet all these people.

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Worapas Pruktipinyopap (Note) After studying in this school for many years. I have faced many challenges and regrets with my friends. And now, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for everyone to separate and follow their dreams. I will treasure all these precious memories of mine and hope that we all can meet one another again someday. I really enjoyed these past few years.

Paksupang Phetpanlop (Noinae) I am beyond excited to dive into a new chapter of my life but, at the same time, I am extremely nervous because SISB has been a very big part of my life, for a really long time. During my time at SISB, I have bloomed into the person I am today. Most importantly, I have met the best people here, the ones who believed in me even when I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe in myself. From the teachers who not only lectured me but also taught me about life and all of its glory, to friends who I know for a fact will be with me along every step of the way long after this chapter closes. And I cannot express enough how grateful and thankful I am to have these lovely people by my side, through thick and thin. From day one until now, my time in SISB has been filled with nothing but fond and genuine memories that are mine to treasure, forever.

Egbert Panitsamai (Egbert) Although I attended this school for only two years, I met different friends and learnt many different things in the two years so I feel very enriched.

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Y11 MERLION Phatchara Mingmuangthai (L) I have been in SISB for 6 years. There are a lot of good friends here. All the teachers are kind and helpful. I feel that this school has given me a lot of good and new experiences.

Sirasit Maneekobkulwong (Kimcheng) Thank you SISB for the good times, memories, and allowing me to meet a lot of good friends.

Joyful Adonrei Pablo Maclang (Joyful Adonrei) Two years may seem like mere moments compared with an entire lifetime, but these two years I spent at SISB have allowed me to make memories that would stay for eternity. I was able to know new companions who Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure will continue to be trustworthy friends for me in the future. I was able to cultivate my athletic and social skills. I had a blast in SISB. Although it saddens me that the class will split apart, I am more JOYFUL for the memories we all shared.

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Changcheng Ma (Chang Jiang) I think the most important part of our life is spent at school. During this period we learn almost all the good things that we should acquire. School is the training ground for all virtues that make a good man. Here we first learn how to live a disciplined life. We read together, we sit together and we play together. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gained lots of things that I never knew from this school but now I have to move on to an even brighter future. Thank you for everything, SISB and the teachers who had taught me and also my friends!

Yi-Houng Lu (Louis) It has been 12 years since I started in SISB. I have been a quiet person since kindergarten and I was not active. As time passed, I started to have more and more confidence to speak with my classmates. I had lots of fun in school especially with the events that the school organises and I hope there are more events in the future.

Supasuta Kowithananont (Sara) I came to SISB having a D in Mathematics, a C in Chinese and a B for all three Sciences. I got bullied for two years straight, and did not even have one friend to eat lunch with. I faked diarrhoea to avoid two weeks of class and, on other times, malinger to stay at the nurse room. I got called to the principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office twice, almost even got suspended once. But I got myself together and lifted my GPA to a 3.91. I will always remember both the good and the bad experiences here at SISB. A big thank you to the nurse who bore with my countless visits to the nurse room. My friends will always have a special place deep in my heart, and thank you for making so many ordinary moments, extraordinary. Lastly, I would like thank all my teachers for always inspiring me, always pushing me to my full potential and always guiding me to the light - my compass rose.

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Y11 MERLION Emiri Hiraoka (Emiri) I’ve been in SISB for 11 years and along the way, I came across many people who came and left. This year is going to be tougher than before because most of my friends are leaving. But It has been a long fun ride.

Kanitnuch Kerdted (Piam) The school, as I often find myself referring to as “our school”, has undeniably been one of the factors in shaping who I am today, since the day I stepped into its grounds 11 years ago. SISB, and especially the many I am fortunate enough to acquaint with over the years, have been with me for a significant portion of my life. I can safely say that I have been with the school as it has been with me. I have seen numerous changes that SISB has underwent, the more fruitful ones and ones that are not so ideal. Changes, either for the better or the worst, can be considered as progress all the same, the only difference being the direction it is heading towards. I am glad to be able to observe this progress first hand, a front row seat I am ready to pass on to the next batch of students. I have had my share of the pleasurable experiences the school had offered me, and I am ready to move forward, to make use of what I have been so generously given and make my mark on this world.

Jarinthorn Jeungsmarn (Ing) Change is hard at first, messy at the middle and gorgeous at the end. Hence, I believe that SISB is currently going through the middle stage. Nothing good ever comes from the comfort zone and I truly understand that, but change doesn’t always lead to a greener grass as many would imagine. Over the years, SISB had rose to be a much larger and famous school and at this point, it has become completely different from the one I knew 10 years ago. As someone who has been here since the very beginning, I feel proud and a little shaken by what the school has become. I just have to understand that my time at SISB has run its course and that it’s time for me to move on as well.

Nevertheless, SISB has shaped my whole childhood. It has introduced such amazing friends and teachers to me and I am eternally grateful for that. I have grown so much and it is all thanks to everything that SISB has given me.

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Kornchai Kitikongnopakorn (Guan-Yi) It has been a very long ride. This place has been my second home and a very cherishable memory that I will keep for the rest of my life. Throughout my years in SISB, I have come across great friends and teachers, many have been with me for a very long time. I am truly grateful for everything they’ve done for me. All the times that we spent together were all precious and perennial memories that will never be forgotten. The environment has changed a lot since I came here and it seems to me that the school will keep on improving for the many years to come. I can see that the school would like to seek the best for us and provide us with the best education. Although it feels quite sad to leave my second home, change is what we all have to face someday. It’s unavoidable. I hope the best for the school and to my classmates who will stay, good luck and may the force be with you!!

Zhengkai Chen (Zhengkai) It is my pleasure to study in SISB for 1 academic year. The thing that impressed me the most is that all the students in our class are kind and helpful. They are all good people. I would like to thank all the school staff for providing a perfect study environment for us.

Phutadol Boontem (Super) I enrolled into this school in 2008 and since then I have witnessed many major changes to the school in many ways. Nine years have passed and many teachers and students have left but I am still here. After this academic year, I’m changing schools. I will miss all my friends (some whom I have known since P2), as well as some teachers who have taught me and helped me with my troubles. Good luck to everyone and farewell.

Pornphawit Asawaroekwisoot (Phoom) I joined SISB in Primary 3. I came from a Thai school and I was scared at first. I was afraid to talk to anyone. However, my friends welcomed me and it instantly felt like home. All the good memories formed during my time in the school will never be forgotten and this school will always be my second home.

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Y13 MERLION Punyathorn Jeungsmarn (Arm) It has been more than 10 years since I became an SISB student. Now, at the end of this magnificent journey, I recall the memories with great fondness. It is easy for me to remember the bitter moments, the heartaches and the obstacles. It is yet more difficult to realise that those things have only made me stronger. In this school, I have learnt to welcome failures as successes in disguise.

Pheamphimuk Phuaphanprasert (Pheam) My time at SISB was quite different from other students because I had only one classmate during term 2 and term 3. However, it is not as boring as anyone would expect. We share a lot of fun moments together and I am quite happy with the environment there.

Phat Yasothorn (Junior) I still remember the first day stepping into this school and failing all of the entrance exams. It was a lesson learnt for me that SISB had a very strong academic quality. Thus, I gave it a second try and got in with pride. Frankly speaking, I was hoping that SISB would drill me to accomplish my goal in becoming a doctor and the school did. Currently, I am a medical student of the University of Nottingham and Srinakharinwirot University. I would like to thank all teachers for giving it their best in unleashing my fullest potential in the academic area and my friends for sharing remarkable and memorable experiences.

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ACTIVITIES

Battle of the Bands

Phantom of the Opera 160 SISB PRACHA UTHIT

Phantom of the Opera YEARBOOK 2016-2017 161

Sports Day

Wai Khru 162 SISB PRACHA UTHIT

Wai Khru

Geography Field Trip

IA Chiang Mai YEARBOOK 2016-2017 163

Art Doodles

Abbey Art Mural

Y10 English Project 164 SISB PRACHA UTHIT

Songkran

Loy Krathong

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Loy Krathong

SCHOOL-LEVEL

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year 166 SISB PRACHA UTHIT

15th Anniversary Celebration

15th Anniversary Celebration YEARBOOK 2016-2017 167

Merit Making

Australian Education Fair

Personal Development

Wai Khru

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SISB CSR-English Language Project

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Songkran

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Family Fun Fair

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Open House

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OUR STARS

Falcon Gymnastics Championship 2017

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13th Diamond Crown Jewel Thai Language Competition

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4th CSTD Thailand Grand Prix 2017

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Aunchitta Hirunprasertwut (P1J) Thailand Creative Figure Skating Open

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ISAA Under-9 football champions

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International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC)

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Napasorn Tanthathoedtham 4th CSTD Thailand Grand Prix 2017

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Narch Thanyanukul 10th Mental Arithmetic National Olympiad 2017

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Nitchisa Ritprakongchao (P6 Love) Thailand National Figure Skating Championships

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Ta Tanakrit Sakkamjorn (P5 Love), Natcha Schnare (P5 Peace) Sorn Thong Thai Classical Music Festival Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Competition

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Tada Tangsunawan (P3 Faith), Kita Tangsunawan (P1 Peace) Thailand Junior Ice Hockey League

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Tada Tangsunawan Thailand Junior Rapid Chess Championship 2016)

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Arisa Tanthathoedtham Thailand National Junior Championships

Arisa Tanthathoedtham 14th Singapore Open Gymnastics Championships

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World Scholarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cup

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Shirley Losmithgul South-east Asian Youth Leadership Programme 2017

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Top students

OUR STARS Arm Punyathorn Jeungsmarn (left) of Year 13 and Carol Liu Ziyi of Year 12 received the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Thailand, 2015 and 2016.Â Arm scored a double award: Advanced-Subsidiary Level English Language and Advanced-Subsidiary Level Geography (2016 June Paper); while Carol bagged high achievement in IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language in 2015 and top in IGCSE First Language Chinese in 2016.

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PU2

CONSTRUCTION

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PU2 Construction

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PU2 Construction

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PST

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SWAP PARTNERS True Corporation Public Co., Ltd.

Paolo Memorial Hospital Rabbit’s Tale

APL Logistics Svcs (Thailand), Ltd. Nancy Language Club

Bangkok City Hotel CP All Public Co.Ltd

Baan Phaeo Hospital

Thai Outdoor Sport Co., Ltd. Mr. Agg’s Gourmet Noodles (Mr. Amornchai) Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel Jasmine City Hotel

China Cultural Center

Royal Thai Police

Bankoku Shabu-Shabu

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