Montfort College ( th, มงฟอร์ตวิทยาลัย) is a private Catholic school in
Chiang Mai,
Thailand
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.
History
The
Brothers of St. Gabriel came to Chiang Mai and established Montfort Primary School in 1932 along Charoen Prathet Road on a plot of land provided by Bishop Peross from Luang Anusarn Suntorn who gave his financial support at no interest. The land was located along the Ping River, approximately 200 meters from the Sacred Heart Church. Montfort School opened its first academic year on 16 March 1932. Fr. Reunemenier was the manager, Brother Simon the first director, Brother Ambrosio the vice-director and Brother Louis was responsible for new construction.
Montfort College opened its secondary section in 1949, started to admit girls to its secondary section from levels 10–12 in 1975 and started to admit girls to its primary section in 2009.
At present
Montfort College has two sections: primary (grades 1–6) and secondary (grades 7–12). In 2013, the secondary section had 3,238 students, while the primary had approximately 2,400 students. The school has two teaching syllabuses: normal and English.
Notable alumni
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Thaksin Shinawatra
Thaksin Shinawatra ( th, ทักษิณ ชินวัตร; ; ; Chinese: 丘達新; cnr, Taksin Šinavatra; born 26 July 1949), is a Thai businessman, politician and visiting professor. He served in the Thai Police from 1973 to 1987, ...
– 23rd Prime Minister of Thailand
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Surapong Tovichakchaikul – former Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
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Tharin Nimmanahaeminda – former Finance Minister of Thailand
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Tawatwong na Chiang Mai – former Deputy Minister of Finance, Deputy Minister of Public Health, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
* ''Chao'' Wonglak na Chiangmai – Prince of Chiangmai,
Legitimate heir of the ruler of Chiang Mai
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Sukrit Wisetkaew
Sukrit Wisetkaew ( th, สุกฤษฎิ์ วิเศษแก้ว, , , born 4 September 1985), commonly known by his nickname Bie (; ), is a Thai singer and actor. He was discovered on the third season of Thai television talent contes ...
– singer and actor
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Witwisit Hirunwongkul – actor and singer
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Chookiat Sakveerakul – film director
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Panupong Wongsa – footballer
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Pattadon Janngeon
Pattadon Janngeon ( th, พัทธดนย์ จันทร์เงิน; also known as Fiat ( th, เฟียต), born 22 October 1996) is a Thai actor, singer and dancer. He is known for his main role as Tee in the film '' Grean Ficti ...
- actor and singer
References
External links
Montfort College website (Thai)Montfort College website (English)Montfort Alumni
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Catholic schools in Thailand
Education in Chiang Mai
Educational institutions established in 1932
Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel schools
1932 establishments in Siam