Samakkhi Witthayakhom School (SWK; th, ส.ว.ค.) ( th, โรงเรียนสามัคคีวิทยาคม; ; ), or formerly, Samakkhi Witthayakhom Chiang Rai Provincial School ( th, โรงเรียนประจำจังหวัดเชียงรายสามัคคีวิทยาคม; ), is a
public
In public relations and communication science, publics are groups of individual people, and the public (a.k.a. the general public) is the totality of such groupings. This is a different concept to the sociological concept of the ''Öffentlichkei ...
high school in
Chiang Rai Province, the northernmost province of
Thailand
Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo ...
.
Established by Chiang Rai Governor Phraya Si Suriyaratchawaranuwat (Suk Ditsayabut) in 1908, it is the twenty-second oldest public high school of the country, the fourth oldest of the
northern Thailand
Northern Thailand, or more specifically Lanna, is geographically characterised by several mountain ranges, which continue from the Shan Hills in bordering Myanmar to Laos, and the river valleys which cut through them. Though like most of Thailand ...
and the oldest in Chiang Rai Province. The school has celebrated its
centenary
{{other uses, Centennial (disambiguation), Centenary (disambiguation)
A centennial, or centenary in British English, is a 100th anniversary or otherwise relates to a century, a period of 100 years.
Notable events
Notable centennial events at ...
in 2008.
The school is a state provincial agency with
juristic personality, subsidiary to the Office of Chiang Rai Educational Area 1, the Office of Basic Education Commission, the Ministry of Education, respectively.
History
The school dates to 1908. Its name was shortened to "Samakkhi Witthayakhom", meaning the "academic institute established by unanimity". At that time, the school was housed in the
foothills
Foothills or piedmont are geographically defined as gradual increases in elevation at the base of a mountain range, higher hill range or an upland area. They are a transition zone between plains and low relief hills and the adjacent topograp ...
of
Wat
A wat ( km, វត្ត, ; lo, ວັດ, ; th, วัด, ; khb, 「ᩅᨯ᩠ᨰ」(waD+Dha); nod, 「ᩅ᩠ᨯ᩶」 (w+Da2)) is a type of Buddhist temple and Hindu temple in Cambodia, Laos, East Shan State, Yunnan, the Southern Provi ...
Ngam Mueang (
Thai: วัดงำเมือง), and only
grade 4 to
grade 6
Sixth grade (or grade six in some regions) is the sixth year of schooling. Students are typically 11–12 years old, depending on when their birthday occurs. Different terms and numbers are used in other parts of the world. It is commonly the firs ...
was offered, extended to
grade 9 in 1917.
In 1924, due to site limitations, Chiang Rai Governor Phraya Ratchadetdamrong (Phon Sarutanon) (
Thai: พระยาราชเดชดำรง (ผล ศรุตานนท์)) ordered that SWK classes be consolidated to grades 4–6 and grades 7–9. The younger grades moved to Wat Ming Mueang (
Thai: วัดมิ่งเมือง) as an interim solution. Grades 7-9 were moved to Wat Chet Yot (
th: วัดเจ็ดยอด). The governor also raised funds to establish permanent office space for school administration.
In 1927, CR educational officer Luang Kittiwat (
Thai: หลวงกิตติวาท) granted governmental funds to the school to cover office construction costs. Grades 4–7 were pulled out of the school to become a new school entitled "Damrong Rat Songkhro School" (
Thai: โรงเรียนดำรงราษฎร์สงเคราะห์). SWK extended its offerings to
Grade 12
Twelfth grade, 12th grade, senior year, or grade 12 is the final year of secondary school in most of North America. In other regions, it may also be referred to as class 12 or Year 13. In most countries, students are usually between the ages of 17 ...
. Owing to construction delays, SWK acting Director Khuang Sukhontharot (
Thai: ข่วง สุคนธรส) and CR educational officer Boonsing Boonkham (
Thai: บุญสิงห์ บุญค้ำ) disbursed 350 baht to purchase a six-
rai estate at
Wat
A wat ( km, វត្ត, ; lo, ວັດ, ; th, วัด, ; khb, 「ᩅᨯ᩠ᨰ」(waD+Dha); nod, 「ᩅ᩠ᨯ᩶」 (w+Da2)) is a type of Buddhist temple and Hindu temple in Cambodia, Laos, East Shan State, Yunnan, the Southern Provi ...
San Pa Daeng (
Thai: วัดสันป่าแดง) from the American
missionary
A missionary is a member of a Religious denomination, religious group which is sent into an area in order to promote its faith or provide services to people, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care, and economic development.Tho ...
Ray W. Battelle, and further adjacent estates amounting to about one ''plaeng'' (Thai
measurement
Measurement is the quantification of attributes of an object or event, which can be used to compare with other objects or events.
In other words, measurement is a process of determining how large or small a physical quantity is as compared ...
unit). Land and money were donated to the school by the government, public servants, and
aristocrat
The aristocracy is historically associated with "hereditary" or "ruling" social class. In many states, the aristocracy included the upper class of people (aristocrats) with hereditary rank and titles. In some, such as ancient Greece, ancient Ro ...
s, including, among others, physician and former Minister of
Public Health
Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals". Analyzing the det ...
, Sem Phringphuangkaeo (
Thai: เสม พริ้งพรวงแก้ว), and 600 million baht from the Council of Ministers.
A panel was set up by CR Administration to supervise construction, with Boonsing Boonkham as
chair
A chair is a type of seat, typically designed for one person and consisting of one or more legs, a flat or slightly angled seat and a back-rest. They may be made of wood, metal, or synthetic materials, and may be padded or upholstered in vario ...
. The panel hired a Chinese construction company. On 2 March 1937, a ceremony was held to lay the cornerstone for the permanent office. On 11 February of the following year CR Governor Phra Phanom Nakharanurak (Hokkai Phisanlabut) (
Thai: พระพนมนครานุรักษ์ (ฮกไก่ พิศาลบุตร)) presided over the
inauguration
In government and politics, inauguration is the process of swearing a person into office and thus making that person the incumbent. Such an inauguration commonly occurs through a formal ceremony or special event, which may also include an inaugu ...
of the main building.
Upon completion of construction, the Council of SWK Government Teachers resolved in 1940 to use the school flag and anthem. The abbreviation "SWK" and the motto ' ("unity is strength") were also officially invented and declared. Following that, many buildings were installed at the school to serve public needs.
In 1993 female students were accepted by SWK for the first time. The Regional Scientific and Technological Education Centre was opened at the school. The Regional Arts Centre was also opened in 2002, followed by advent of the "English Programme" for grade 7–9, as well as Thailand's Self English Access Centre under the
patronage
Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows on another. In the history of art, arts patronage refers to the support that kings, popes, and the wealthy have provided to artists su ...
of the
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. The World Bank is the collective name for the Interna ...
, the "Buddhist School" Project, and the "Technological School" project.
Due to increases in enrolment the government announced, in 1994, the opening of a branch of SWK to be known as "Samakkhi Witthayakhom School 2".
The school celebrated its
centennial
{{other uses, Centennial (disambiguation), Centenary (disambiguation)
A centennial, or centenary in British English, is a 100th anniversary or otherwise relates to a century, a period of 100 years.
Notable events
Notable centennial events at a ...
in 2007. The celebration was held under the banner, "Uniting Hearts, Uniting Wills, the Centenary of Samakkhi Witthayakhom School 2008" (
Thai: ร้อยใจ ร้อยไมตรี ๑๐๐ ปี สามัคคีวิทยาคม พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๑,
RTGS: ''Roi chai roi maitri nueng roi pi samakkhi witthayakhom phoso song phan ha roi ha sip et''). The highlight was the opening of the Centenary Building – established in May 2007, given the name "King's 80th Birthday Anniversary Commemorative Building" by
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej ( th, ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช; ; ; (Sanskrit: ''bhūmi·bala atulya·teja'' - "might of the land, unparalleled brilliance"); 5 December 192713 October 2016), conferred with the title King Bhumibol the Great ...
— presided over by
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, The Princess Royal and Princess Debaratana Rajasuda ( th, มหาจักรีสิรินธร, ; ; born April 2, 1955), formerly Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda Kitivadhanadulsobhak ( th, สมเ ...
.
With the goal of educating scientists for Thailand's future, the school in 2008 initiated a new class for forty students selected from grade 10 science classes by examination. These students meet twice a week in a special
laboratory
A laboratory (; ; colloquially lab) is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific or technological research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. Laboratory services are provided in a variety of settings: physicia ...
to receive intensive training in
mathematics
Mathematics is an area of knowledge that includes the topics of numbers, formulas and related structures, shapes and the spaces in which they are contained, and quantities and their changes. These topics are represented in modern mathematics ...
,
physical science
Physical science is a branch of natural science that studies non-living systems, in contrast to life science. It in turn has many branches, each referred to as a "physical science", together called the "physical sciences".
Definition
Physi ...
,
chemistry
Chemistry is the science, scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It is a natural science that covers the Chemical element, elements that make up matter to the chemical compound, compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions ...
,
biology
Biology is the scientific study of life. It is a natural science with a broad scope but has several unifying themes that tie it together as a single, coherent field. For instance, all organisms are made up of cells that process hereditary i ...
, and computer science.
Symbols
![Phutthamani](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/Phutthamani.jpg)
The school motto is: ''Balaṃ saṅghassa sāmaggī'' (
Pāḷī) or "Unity is strength",
its slogan is: "The finest education, the best comportment, and the most excellent development",
and its byword: "Good examples prevailing good instructions."
The school anthem is ''March of Samakkhi Witthayakhom'', composed by the Council of Teaching Staffs of the school in 1940 for use in cheering sport competitions. The march lyrics invite people to come join the school's sport competitions, as well as call for unity and perseverance among the competitors.
Seal: The seal of the school is composed of a strand tightly roped in the figure of the abbreviated school title in Thai, "ส.ว.ค.", as a symbol of unity. Under the strand lie the clouds representing respectfulness. Upon the strand, there is the royal insignia with glorious light, as a sign of illumination. And beneath the strand is the establishment year in
Buddhist Era
The Buddhist calendar is a set of lunisolar calendars primarily used in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand as well as in Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam by Chinese populations for religious or official occasions. While the ...
and the ribbon with the school motto.
Buddha statue: "Phra Phutthamani Maitri Rattana" ( th, พระพุทธมณีไมตรีรัตนะ, "the jewel Buddha of precious friendship"). Formerly, it was untitled but called "Phra Phuttharup Chiang Saen Sing Sam" (
th: พระพุทธรูปเชียงแสนสิงห์ 3, "Chiang Saen's Three Lions Buddhist Statue). On 1 July 2004,
Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand) gave it its present name to celebrate the school's centenary in 2008. The statue is bronze, dating back around 400–500 years to
the Chiang Saen period. Having a size identical to a mature child sitting in a meditative posture, its length is 17 inches. Three lions mentioned in the name are the artistic features of the statue: lion-like feature, divine-like feature, and Buddha-like feature. Presently, it is installed in Building 1's auditorium as the principal Buddha statue.
Campus
![Chief Building of Samakkhi Witthayakhom School](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9e/Chief_Building_of_Samakkhi_Witthayakhom_School.jpg)
The school occupies five
rai, five
ngan
A ngan ( th, งาน, , ) is a unit of area, equal to 400 square metres (20 m × 20 m), used for measuring land or property area. Its current size is precisely derived from the metre, but is neither part of nor recognized by the modern metric sy ...
, 200
square metre
The square metre ( international spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures) or square meter (American spelling) is the unit of area in the International System of Units (SI) with symbol m2. It is the area of a square w ...
s, consisting of 13 academic buildings, five minor buildings, 90 classrooms, and 45 academic laboratories. Academic buildings:
* Building 1: Office of the Director, Office of Steering Affairs, Office of Student Affairs, Office of General Affairs. Office of Academic Affairs. Second floor, the honorary hall and the auditorium. It is the oldest building on campus, built in 1938.
* Building 2: Department of Science, laboratories and the Library of the Scientific and Technological Education Advancement Centre.
* Building 3: Department of Vocational and Technological Education's Computer Division, and the Information and Communication Technology Centre.
* Building 4: Department of Thai Language and its library.
* Building 5: Department of Mathematics and math labs.
* Building 6: Charoenchai Library or the Central Library, Department of Social, Religious and Cultural Education, Department of Arts.
* Building 7: Grand Conference Hall, Department of the Foreign Languages. The central gymnasium and ''Thammasathan'', the place for religious affairs, are nearby.
* Building 8: English Programme.
* Building 9: King's 80th Birthday Anniversary 5 December BE 2550 (2007) Commemorative Building.
* Building 11 Is a 4-story building architecture like building 9 There are built-in toilets and it was completed in early 2014.
* Building 12 Is a 6-story building there are 2 elevators in the building and it was completed in early 2020.
The school grounds host a botanical garden in honour of Princess
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, The Princess Royal and Princess Debaratana Rajasuda ( th, มหาจักรีสิรินธร, ; ; born April 2, 1955), formerly Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda Kitivadhanadulsobhak ( th, สมเ ...
. The garden contains indigenous plants. There are two canteens behind Building 9, one called the "Sinthani Canteen," the other one, "Canteen 2." Official residences are behind the canteens.
Behind the school are the Chiang Rai Vocational College and Chiang Rai Commercial College.
Education
Organisation
* The school provides basic secondary education (Grades 7–12, called in Thai "Matthayommasueksa (
th: มัธยมศึกษา, secondary education)" 1–6) in conformity with Thailand's National Basic Curriculum. It arranges for supplementary programmes in addition.
* Grades 7–9 contain twelve classrooms each, 36 classrooms in all, which can be categorised as follows:
** Class 11–12: for gifted students under the "Programme on Education Arrangement for Science-and-mathematics Gifted Children" (
th: โครงการจัดการศึกษาสำหรับผู้มีความสามารถพิเศษทางวิทยาศาสตร์และคณิตศาสตร์) offering a science and mathematics.
** Class 9–10: for English Programme's students. The students will have all subjects in English with the exception of the Thai language. The school employs qualified foreigners as instructors under this programme.
** Class 1–8 : for general students assuming the basic secondary education.
* Grades 10–12 contain fifteen classrooms each, being forty five classrooms in total, categorised as follows:
** English-Thai-Sociology Programme (Class 1)
** English-Chinese Programme (Class 2)
** English-Japanese Programme (Class 3)
** English-French Programme (Class 4)
** English-Mathematics Programme (Class 5-6)
** Science-Mathematics Programme (Class 7-15)
* Gifted Children Programme or the "Programme on Education Arrangement for Gifted Children in Thai Language Branch, Foreign Language Branch, Mathematics Branch and Science Branch" (
th: โครงการจัดการศึกษาสำหรับผู้มีความสามารถพิเศษทางภาษาไทย ภาษาต่างประเทศ คณิตศาสตร์ และวิทยาศาสตร์) is an extra programme provided by the school. It is initiated by Thailand's National Education Council and, presently, supervised by Office of the Secretary General of the National Education Council (OSEC) incorporating
Chiang Mai University's Faculty of Humanity. The process of the programme commences with the selection of gifted students in Grades 10–12 through requiring them to do the specific examinations, to be interviewed. The selected students will have extraordinary educations for the branch whereof. Students graduated under this programme will receive the certificates from OSEC. The chief objective of the programme is to provide education suitable to the student's capacity and to advance such capacity to be productive.
* Those having the chief duty of providing education are called "8-D" (eight departments), consisting of the following:
* Department of the Thai Language
* Department of Foreign Languages
* Department of Mathematics
* Department of Science
* Department of Social, Religious and Cultural Education
* Department of Physical Education
* Department of Arts
* Department of Vocational Technology
** Division of Agriculture
** Division of Domestic Education
** Division of Computer
Admissions
Grade 7
![DSCF3694](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/DSCF3694.JPG)
Students admitted to this grade shall have completed Prathommasueksa 6 (
th: ประถมศึกษาปีที่ 6 have a Grade 6 certificate or other certificate having the same level. Upon completion of the enrollment normally taken place from every year's February to March, selection of the applicants will be practiced through two means as follows:
[กลุ่มวิจัยติดตามและประเมินผลโครงการ,
กองแผนงาน กรมสามัญศึกษา. (ม.ป.ป.). รายงานผลการวิจัย เรื่อง การรับนักเรียนเข้าศึกษาต่อ ม.1, 4 ปีการศึกษา 2541. อนไลน์ เข้าถึงได้จาก]
http://www.moe.go.th/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000003/000351.htm
(เข้าถึงเมื่อ: 25 มิถุนายน 2551).
1.
Lot drawing Residents of
Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai enjoy the right to draw a lot whether they are admitted or not. Each applicant has right to draw only one lot. In each academic year the school will determine the number of admitted lots. The drawing is normally held at the beginning of April.
2. Testing The applicants—other than the persons having already passed the lot drawing—including the persons whom failed the lot drawing are required to engage in the educational tests in the subjects and at the time and place determined by the school. The tests are arranged and produced by the school in accordance with the standards determined by the Ministry of Education. For the exceptional classes (Class 9 to Class 12), the applicants who have passed the tests, and their
guardian
Guardian usually refers to:
* Legal guardian, a person with the authority and duty to care for the interests of another
* ''The Guardian'', a British daily newspaper
(The) Guardian(s) may also refer to:
Places
* Guardian, West Virginia, Unite ...
also, are further required to take part in interviews.
Grade 10
A student in this grade will have completed Matthayommasueksa 3 (th: มัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 3, initial secondary education, or Grade 9) or possess another certificate proving the same level. Enrollment normally takes place every year in February to March. Placement of the students is achieved by various means as follows
[
1. For Class 8 to Class 15: There are tests which applicants must take. Tests are produced by the school in accordance with the standards determined by the Ministry of Education.
2. For school alumni: Applicants who are alumni of the school, i.e., have succeeded in grades 7-9 at the school, have the right to submit their ]grade point average
Grading in education is the process of applying standardized measurements for varying levels of achievements in a course. Grades can be assigned as letters (usually A through F), as a range (for example, 1 to 6), as a percentage, or as a numbe ...
to the committee(s) installed by the school to select in accordance with the rules and procedures stipulated by the school.
3. For general students: Applicants having succeeded elsewhere are required to take tests, but science and math are not emphasized
Each year there are a large number of applicants for both grade 7 and grade 10, up to more than 10,000, but the school can accept only 600 students for each grade.
Graduation
The certificate of initial secondary education will be conferred on the graduates from grade 7 through 9, and the certificate of terminal secondary education to grades 10–12.
Awards
* 1990 Royal Best Secondary School
A secondary school describes an institution that provides secondary education and also usually includes the building where this takes place. Some secondary schools provide both '' secondary education, lower secondary education'' (ages 11 to 14) ...
Award, granted by Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej ( th, ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช; ; ; (Sanskrit: ''bhūmi·bala atulya·teja'' - "might of the land, unparalleled brilliance"); 5 December 192713 October 2016), conferred with the title King Bhumibol the Great ...
's daughter Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, The Princess Royal and Princess Debaratana Rajasuda ( th, มหาจักรีสิรินธร, ; ; born April 2, 1955), formerly Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda Kitivadhanadulsobhak ( th, สมเ ...
at Dusitalaya Hall, Chitralada Palace, Bangkok, 20 May 1991, for extensively pursuing the public advancement
* "Best Classroom Advancement School" Reward granted by CR Educational Office in 1996
* "Best School for Educational Reform" Reward from CR Governor in 2001
* "Best Curricular Arrangement School" Award from the Government in 2002
* "Best Buddhist Development and Support School" Award from the Office of National Buddhism in 2004
* "Example School for Democratic Development" Award from Privy Councillor
A privy council is a body that advises the head of state of a state, typically, but not always, in the context of a monarchic government. The word "privy" means "private" or "secret"; thus, a privy council was originally a committee of the mon ...
Prof Kasem Watthanachai in 2005.
Administrators
Notable alumni
* Nattakan Lonoppharat : teen idol[Nongnut Traisaeng, 2006 : 22.]
* Nichamon Ongkhasuwan : singer and musician[Nongnut Traisaeng, 2005 : 5.]
* Decha Bunkham, professor emeritus : Landscape architect
A landscape architect is a person who is educated in the field of landscape architecture. The practice of landscape architecture includes: site analysis, site inventory, site planning, land planning, planting design, grading, storm water manageme ...
, National artist 2003
* Thawan Duchanee
Thawan Duchanee ( th, ถวัลย์ ดัชนี; September 27, 1939 – September 3, 2014) was a Thai contemporary painter, architect and sculptor with an international reputation. In 2001, this notable artist was given the prize by the ...
: Painter, National artist 2001
* Thanphisit Sotthisewi, Lieutenant : King's guard[Nongnut Traisaeng, 2005 : 16-17.]
* Thitirat Rotsaengrat : CU Band singer, teen idol, teen star, singer
* Butsarin Tiyaphairat Woraphatthananan : Senator
* Prasit Saenchai : Civil servant
* Piya Techathirawat : Thammasat University
Thammasat University (Abbreviation, Abrv: TU th, มธ.; th, มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์, , ) is a public research university in Thailand with campuses in Tha Phra Chan area of Phra Nakhon District near the ...
lecturer
* Phairot Thammarot : Guitarist.
* Yongyut Tiyaphairat : House of Representatives member
* Yongyut Hongprayun, Pol Maj Gen : senior police officer
* Rueang Charoenchai : Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization's Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts director
* Wiset Sisuwan : Ministerial adviser
* Sawanya Kaeomichai : singer
* Sasinthon Insithon : teen idol[Suniphit Nanthachai, 2006 : 20-21.]
* Saowalak Duangsong : teen idol, teen star
* Jiradapa Intajak : BNK48 Member
* Zee Pruk Panich : Actor
Footnotes
References
Printed materials
* Samakkhi Witthayakhom School.
** (1992). ''1990 Best School Award Celebration Souvenir, February 14–15, 1992.'' Chiang Rai: Chiang Rai Advertisement and Printing House.
** (2003). ''Essential Projects, Academic Year 2003.'' (Copy).
** (2006). ''Student-Parent Manual.'' Lampang : Lampang Bannakit Printing House.
Articles
* Thawisak Phiphattanasak. (2009). "Editorial Notes". ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine'', (Volume 17).
* Nongnut Traisaeng.
** (2005).
*** "Sous-Lieutenant Thanphisit Phongsai: Our Proud Alumnus". ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine,'' (Volume 9).
*** "Editorial Article : Nichamon Ongkhasuwam, National Best Pianist Champion". ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine'', (Volume 9).
*** "White-Blue Relationship: Teacher Prasit Saenchai". ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine'', (Volume 9),
*** "White-Blue Relationship: Introducing Parent-Teacher Association Chairperson". ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine'', (Volume 9).
** (2006).
*** "From Senior to Junior : Drops of Experience". ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine'', (Volume 11).
*** "Our Stories : Gifts for Junior". ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine'', (Volume 10).
*** "White-Blue Relationship: Police Major General Yongyut Hongprayun, Our Proud Alumnus". ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine,'' (Volume 10) .
* Samakkhi Witthayakhom School. (2009). "Our Proud Alumni". ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine'', (Volume 17).
* Suniphit Nanthachai. (2006). "From Senior to Junior : 'My Germany'”. ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine'', (Volume 11).
* Suphani Singpan. (2003). "The School that Promotes Gifted Students". ''Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine'', (Volume 5).
Online sources
* Basic Education Department. (n.d.). ''Research Outcome on Matthayommasueksa 1 and 4 student admission, Academic Year 1998.'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* "History and Activity of Creating Sacred Objects in the Samakkhi Witthayakhom School's Centenary Celebration". (n.d.). nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
** '' Thaiblognews.com.'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
** ''Chiang Rai Focus'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* ''Dr Ruang Chareonchai'' (n.d.). nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* ''List of Samakkhi Witthayakhom School Administrators.'' (n.d.). nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* Thai Rath.
** (2550, 13 January). ''Phanlop refusing relationship with bombers.'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
** (2551, 21 March). ''Student Admission Reduction'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* '' 'ETC' Boyband History '' (n.d.). nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* ''History of Samakkhi Witthayakhom School.'' (n.d.). nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* ''Chiang Rai Education Development .'' (n.d.). nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* Samakkhi Witthayakhom School. (n.d.). ''Student Admission, Academic Year 2010.'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* Leosak Phunphiphat. (2551, 19 January). ''Daily Henchman.'' nline Available:
link
>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* CU Band. (n.d.). ''CU Band Singers'' nline Available :
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* Web.chiangrai.net. (2006, 30 December). ''Role of Chairperson of Chiang Rai's League of 1st Educational Area Teachers.'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* Office of the Council of State of Thailand. (2006, 14 July). ''Government Teacher and Educational Personnel Act, BE 2547 (2004).'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* Office of Basic Education Commission of Thailand. (2006, 18 December). ''Urgent Letter No. MOE 04009/13966 Re: Transfer and appointment of administrative teachers.'' nline Available
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* Office of Senatorial Secretary-General. (n.d.) ''Mrs Butsarin Tiyaphairat Woraphatthananan, Chiang Rai Senator. '' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* Thaigifted.org. (n.d.). ''Network.'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* "Talented Boys and Girls Contest, 2009". (2009, 26 November). Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* Aksorn.com. (n.d.). ''Basic Education Curriculum.'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
* INNnews.
** (2551, 2 March). ''Unofficial result of senatorial selection.'' nline Available:
link
. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
External links
{{Commons, Samakkhi Witthayakhom School
SWK's official website
Schools in Thailand
Buildings and structures in Chiang Rai province
Education in Chiang Rai province
Educational institutions established in 1908
1908 establishments in Siam