Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

On the 21st July the Princess came to visit our school in Uthai Thani.

The Princess owns a house in Uthai Thani and the people of Uthai love her a great deal. A lot of the town is painted purple in her honour.

A couple of facts about her:

She is second in line to the throne, after her older brother
She is incredibly intelligent and has done a great deal of studying:
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok – Bachelor of Arts, History – 1976
Silpakorn University, Bangkok – Master of Arts, Oriental Epigraphy – 1979
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok – Master of Arts, Oriental Languages – 1980
Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok – Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Development – 1986

She came to our school to learn about STEM learning which is a scheme the school has in places to do with science and maths. Students from others schools also presented there ideas.

Preparation had been going on for weeks prior to her visit. There was even an afternoon off timetbale so that the entire school could be cleaned by the pupils.

Roads were re-tarmacked, statues re-painted, tree and plants were planted and a fountain was even built. It was not uncommon to see 13 year olds still working outside at 11pm at night.