Suankularb Wittayalai School
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Suankularb Wittayalai School (also known as Suankularb College) (13°44′34.02"N 100°29′53.37"E) is an all-boys secondary school for grades 7th through 12th in Thailand
. Founded by King Chulalongkorn
in 1882, Suankularb is the oldest public secondary school in the country. Suankularb alumni include eight Prime Ministers of Thailand
, nine Supreme Court judges, five attorney generals, Fortune Global 500
chief executive
, scholars like Phra Saraprasoet '(Trī Nākhaprathīp)' (1889-1945), as well as a number of prominent politicians and businessmen. Suankularb is a member of Jaturamitr group of which members consist of four oldest boys' schools of Thailand.
. The school was established by King Chulalongkorn on 8 March 1882 and was originally for Royal Page Lieutenants; it has always benefited from royal patronage.
Under the patronage and guidance of King Chulalongkorn the school became popular and grew quickly, changing its focus from military training to a much more broadly-based curriculum that reflected the needs of its students. The number of students rapidly swelled to many hundreds, consequently some were relocated to other educational institutes outside the Grand Palace area (1893) such as Sunanthalai Garden and Thepsirin Temple school, and to its present site, originally donated by Wat Lieb (or Rachaburana Temple)[1910]. The opening of the first building at this site (called the Memorial Suan Kularb Building, but known among students as "the long building" because for many years it was the longest building in the country) was presided over personally by His Majesty King Rama V. It was at this event that he famously announced the importance of education as a means of developing the country.
The school has two highly esteemed shrine, focal points for its considerable spirit of unity and identity. The first, called Luang Phor Suankularb, is a 9 inches (228.6 mm) metal Buddha donated by King Rama V. The second, in the shape of a many-armed elephant and with a beautiful water display, is called "Luang Phor Poo" and is located near the main entrance. It is thought to house the protective spirit of the place (known as "Grandfather"), with students making daily offerings of flower garlands as a token of respect.
Suankularb Wittayalai is a famous male-only school in Thailand with over a century-old history and tradition. Students, alumni, teachers, as well as former teachers and personnel share a proud organization culture and identity. For over a century, Suankularb's alumni have played important roles in the modern history of Thailand. During its early days, English expatriates served as the board of directors, thus making it possible for notable school leavers, such as MR Kukrit Pramoj, to continue their studies abroad at notable institutions such as Oxford University. Indeed early alumni formed a major group of Thai scholars sent to study abroad yearly under the prestigious King 's Scholarships, and later Thai Government Scholarships. Upon their returns, they worked mostly in government agencies and academic institutions and helped in modernizing the country. Their names could be read like who-is-who in Thailand history for social, politics, government, military, and academy. It is often said, and not solely in jest, that Suankularb is the school of future Thai Prime Ministers.
Notable proud achievements of Suankularb include when H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej
awarded Suankularb for being the best school in the country between 1973–75. Students have also won first prize in the King's Scholarship
, in the Shell Company of Thailand's English quiz
, and in the Mathematics Association of Thailand's math's quiz.
In 1981 a multi-purpose building and gymnasium known as building number six was built to commemorate the school's centennial. It was opened by the present King, H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej
, on July 30, 1984. Every year on the eighth of March – the founding day of the school – all O.S.K ("Old Suankularb") students assemble in front of building six where they pay respect and express gratitude to the large statue of King Rama V which is located there. A great auditorium was built in 1995 and opened that year H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
. The teaching of science and technology has been a central policy of the school. The school also possesses an extensive library, some books considerably rare and valuable and donated by former PM Thanin Kraivixien.
Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces
Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Army
Other
Clubs (Updated Since 2008 by Club Coordinator : Suankularb Wittayalai Student Committee 127)
Thailand
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. Founded by King Chulalongkorn
Chulalongkorn
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama V was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang . He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam...
in 1882, Suankularb is the oldest public secondary school in the country. Suankularb alumni include eight Prime Ministers of Thailand
Prime Minister of Thailand
The Prime Minister of Thailand is the head of government of Thailand. The Prime Minister is also the chairman of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy....
, nine Supreme Court judges, five attorney generals, Fortune Global 500
Fortune Global 500
The Fortune Global 500 is a ranking of the top 500 corporations worldwide as measured by revenue. The list is compiled and published annually by Fortune magazine....
chief executive
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
, scholars like Phra Saraprasoet '(Trī Nākhaprathīp)' (1889-1945), as well as a number of prominent politicians and businessmen. Suankularb is a member of Jaturamitr group of which members consist of four oldest boys' schools of Thailand.
History
"Suankularb" means "rose garden" in Thai, as the original school was located in the area of a rose garden in the Grand PalaceGrand Palace, Bangkok
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the official residence of the Kings of Thailand from the 18th century onwards. Construction of the Palace began in 1782, during the reign of King Rama I, when he moved the capital across the river from Thonburi to Bangkok...
. The school was established by King Chulalongkorn on 8 March 1882 and was originally for Royal Page Lieutenants; it has always benefited from royal patronage.
Under the patronage and guidance of King Chulalongkorn the school became popular and grew quickly, changing its focus from military training to a much more broadly-based curriculum that reflected the needs of its students. The number of students rapidly swelled to many hundreds, consequently some were relocated to other educational institutes outside the Grand Palace area (1893) such as Sunanthalai Garden and Thepsirin Temple school, and to its present site, originally donated by Wat Lieb (or Rachaburana Temple)[1910]. The opening of the first building at this site (called the Memorial Suan Kularb Building, but known among students as "the long building" because for many years it was the longest building in the country) was presided over personally by His Majesty King Rama V. It was at this event that he famously announced the importance of education as a means of developing the country.
The school has two highly esteemed shrine, focal points for its considerable spirit of unity and identity. The first, called Luang Phor Suankularb, is a 9 inches (228.6 mm) metal Buddha donated by King Rama V. The second, in the shape of a many-armed elephant and with a beautiful water display, is called "Luang Phor Poo" and is located near the main entrance. It is thought to house the protective spirit of the place (known as "Grandfather"), with students making daily offerings of flower garlands as a token of respect.
Suankularb Wittayalai is a famous male-only school in Thailand with over a century-old history and tradition. Students, alumni, teachers, as well as former teachers and personnel share a proud organization culture and identity. For over a century, Suankularb's alumni have played important roles in the modern history of Thailand. During its early days, English expatriates served as the board of directors, thus making it possible for notable school leavers, such as MR Kukrit Pramoj, to continue their studies abroad at notable institutions such as Oxford University. Indeed early alumni formed a major group of Thai scholars sent to study abroad yearly under the prestigious King 's Scholarships, and later Thai Government Scholarships. Upon their returns, they worked mostly in government agencies and academic institutions and helped in modernizing the country. Their names could be read like who-is-who in Thailand history for social, politics, government, military, and academy. It is often said, and not solely in jest, that Suankularb is the school of future Thai Prime Ministers.
Notable proud achievements of Suankularb include when H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX...
awarded Suankularb for being the best school in the country between 1973–75. Students have also won first prize in the King's Scholarship
King's Scholarship (Thailand)
The King's Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based scholarship for overseas undergraduate studies awarded to upper-secondary school graduates in Thailand. The qualifying examinations are organized by the Office of the Civil Service Commission, and are extremely competitive; a total of nine...
, in the Shell Company of Thailand's English quiz
Shell Quiz
Shell Quiz, or as it is currently known, Shell Quiz on the Road, is a televised upper-secondary school quiz competition in Thailand. The questions are given in English, and deal with a broad range of topics of knowledge, similarly to Quizbowl, with the English language itself as a focus...
, and in the Mathematics Association of Thailand's math's quiz.
In 1981 a multi-purpose building and gymnasium known as building number six was built to commemorate the school's centennial. It was opened by the present King, H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX...
, on July 30, 1984. Every year on the eighth of March – the founding day of the school – all O.S.K ("Old Suankularb") students assemble in front of building six where they pay respect and express gratitude to the large statue of King Rama V which is located there. A great auditorium was built in 1995 and opened that year H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is the second daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thais commonly refer to her as Phra Thep, meaning "princess angel." Because her title in Thai is the female equivalent of the title held by her brother, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, she is informally referred...
. The teaching of science and technology has been a central policy of the school. The school also possesses an extensive library, some books considerably rare and valuable and donated by former PM Thanin Kraivixien.
Facts
- School Address : 88 Tripetch Road, Wang Burapapirom, Pranakorn, BangkokBangkokBangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
10200, ThailandThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the... - School Area : Approximately 4.6 Acres
- School Abbreviation : S.K.
- Type of School : Government Boys' Secondary School (195 teachers and 3,918 students)
- School Motto : (PaliPáli- External links :* *...
) Suvijāno bhavaṃ hoti, He who knows well will progress - School Vision : "Broaden our vision to worldwide access, Strengthen our virtue, Enliven our spirit for science and technology"
School Emblem
A book, with a ruler, pen and pencil inserted in the book. On the cover of the book, is a royal headdress (the "Pra Kiew" symbol) and H.M. King Chulalongkorn's initials. On the right side, there is a bouquet of roses. To the left of the book, a ribbon tying the bouquet of roses with the name of the school written on it. On the top, the Buddhist philosophy and moral principle in Pali and Thai which means : "He who knows well will progress"School Colours
- Pink is the colour for Tuesday, the day that H.M. King Chulalongkorn was born.
- Blue is the colour for Friday, the day that Queen SiphatcharindraSaovabhaQueen Saovabha Bongsri was a half-sister and queen of King Chulalongkorn of Thailand, and mother of both King Vajiravudh and King Prajadhipok...
was born and also the birthday of the school itself.
Alumni
Prime Ministers of Thailand- Phraya Manopakorn NititadaPhraya Manopakorn NititadaPhraya Manopakorn Nititada , born Kon Hutasingha , was the first Prime Minister of Siam after the Siamese Revolution of 1932 as he was selected by the leader of the People's Party - the party that instigated the revolution...
(Kon Hutasingha) - Tawee BoonyaketTawee BoonyaketTawee Bunyaket was a Thai politician and the prime minister for a short term.After studying at the King's College and the École nationale supérieure d'Agronomie de Grignon , he started to work as a Government Official at the Thai Ministry of Agriculture...
- Mom Rajawongse Seni PramojSeni PramojMom Rajawongse Seni Pramoj was three times the prime minister of Thailand and a politician in the Democrat Party. A member of the Thai royal family, he was a descendant of King Rama II.-Biography:...
- Pridi PhanomyongPridi PhanomyongPridi Banomyong was a highly revered Thai politician. He was a former Prime Minister and Senior Statesman of Thailand, and was named one of the world's great personalities of the 20th century by UNESCO in 2000.-Family background:...
or Luang Praditmanutham - Maj. Gen. Mom Rajawongse Kukrit PramojKukrit PramojMom Rajawongse Kukrit Pramoj was a Thai politician and scholar. He was Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand 1973-1974 and was the thirteenth Prime Minister of Thailand, serving in office from 1975-1976.- Early years:Of royal descent, M.R...
- Tanin KraivixienTanin KraivixienTanin Kraivixien or Thanin Kraivixien was the prime minister of Thailand between 1976 and 1977. Tanin is a son of Hae and Pa-ob Kraivixien, and is of Chinese-Thai descent. Tanin studied law at Thammasat University, graduating in 1948. He then went to the London School of Economics to continue with...
- General Prem TinsulanondaPrem TinsulanondaGeneral Prem Tinsulanonda is a retired Thai military officer who served as Prime Minister of Thailand from March 3, 1980 to August 4, 1988. He now serves as the Head of the Privy Council of the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej....
- General Surayud ChulanontSurayud ChulanontGeneral Surayud Chulanont is a Thai political figure. He was the Prime Minister of Thailand and head of Thailand's Interim Government between 2006 and 2008...
Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces
- General Sunthorn KongsompongSunthorn KongsompongGeneral Sunthorn Kongsompong was the de facto head of government of Thailand from 1991 - 1992, following a military coup d'etat led by Sunthorn and General Suchinda Kraprayoon deposed the government of Prime Minister Chatichai Choonhavan on February 23, 1991...
- General Mongkol Ampornpisit
- General Surayud ChulanontSurayud ChulanontGeneral Surayud Chulanont is a Thai political figure. He was the Prime Minister of Thailand and head of Thailand's Interim Government between 2006 and 2008...
- General Ruangroj MahasaranonRuangroj MahasaranonGeneral Ruangroj Mahasaranon is the Supreme Commander General of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. Following the 2006 Thailand coup d'état, ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attempted to put Ruangroj in power until Thaksin returned. However, Ruangroj was later named the Chief Advisor to the...
Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Army
- General Prem TinsulanondaPrem TinsulanondaGeneral Prem Tinsulanonda is a retired Thai military officer who served as Prime Minister of Thailand from March 3, 1980 to August 4, 1988. He now serves as the Head of the Privy Council of the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej....
- General Surayud ChulanontSurayud ChulanontGeneral Surayud Chulanont is a Thai political figure. He was the Prime Minister of Thailand and head of Thailand's Interim Government between 2006 and 2008...
Other
- PhrarajbhavanavisudhPhrarajbhavanavisudhPhrarajabhavanavisudh is the abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Thailand and the president of the Dhammakaya Foundation.-Childhood:He was born Chaibul Sutthipol on the 22 April 1944 to Janyong Sutthipol and Juree Sutthipol At Suan Kularb School, Bangkok, Thailand, Chaibul during his adolescence,...
- Pin MalakulPin MalakulMom Luang Pin MalakulMom luang is a Thai honorific hereditary title denoting a royal bloodline; the subject's personal name was Pin Malakul. See Thai royal and noble titles for details. was a Thai educator and writer...
- Panupong Pituksung
Traditions
- La-on day (Thai : วันละอ่อน)
- Rub Kwan Se-Ma day (Thai : วันรับขวัญเสมา)
- Samanmitr day (Thai : วันสมานมิตร)
- Muthitachit day (Thai : วันมุทิตาจิต)
- Chak Yao day (Thai : วันจากเหย้า)
Events
- JaturamitrJaturamitrThe Jaturamitr Samakkee is a traditional secondary school football league played by the four oldest boys' schools in Thailand, namely: Suankularb Wittayalai School, Debsirin School, Assumption College and Bangkok Christian College. It is held biennially, usually in November, at the Suphachalasai...
Traditional football league (with Debsirin School, Assumption CollegeAssumption College, ThailandAssumption College is a private boys only Catholic school in Bangkok, Thailand.- History :Assumption College traces its history to 1885. when Father Emile August Colombet, a French missionary priest, opened his school in Bangkok. In those days before free public schools, Colombet realised many...
, and Bangkok Christian CollegeBangkok Christian CollegeBangkok Christian College is a private boys' school in Bangkok and the oldest school in Thailand. It was established on 30 September 1852 by American Presbyterian missionaries. It offers a standard educational curriculum...
, biannually) - Suankularb Exhibition (every four years)
Student Organization
Student Committee- Suankularb Wittayalai Student Committee (SKSC)
Clubs (Updated Since 2008 by Club Coordinator : Suankularb Wittayalai Student Committee 127)
- A-Math Club
- Acting Club
- Archery Club
- Art Club
- Art of Fighting Club or Suankularb Martial Art Club (SUMA)
- Art of Speech and Presentation Association (ASPA)
- Buddhism Club
- Cheer and Card Stunt Club
- Chinese Club
- Chorus Club (SKCC)
- Drama Club (LSKC)
- Foreign Language Club (FLC)
- Go Club
- Hardware Club
- Harmonic Music Club
- Hobby Club
- International Business Administration Club
- Marching Band
- Photo Club
- Natural Resource Conservation Club
- Science Club (ScC)
- SK Cube Club
- Suan Forum Club
- Suankularb BB-Bum Club (SK-BBGun)
- Suankularb Communication Club (SKCC)
- Suankularb Computer Club (SKCC, SKComClub, SuanComClub)
- Suankularb Health Club (SKHC)
- Suankularb Library Club
- Suankularb Maths Club (SKMC)
- Suankularb Public Relations Club (SKPRC)
- Suankularb Scout Club
- Suankularb Short Film Club
- Swimming Club
- Technics Club
- Thai Culture and Tradition Club
- Thai Language Club
- Thai Music Club
- Traveling Club
- UNESCO Club
- White Rose Club
- Business Club
- Gallery Club