Teacher in Kanchanaburi secretly takes home accolade
Shining the Spotlight on Outstanding Educators
Hail to Praiwan Yapan, an exceptional schoolteacher from Kanchanaburi, who's just been recognized among 14 extraordinary educators to receive the coveted Princess Maha Chakri Award 2025. This prestigious accolade shines a light on dedicated educators from ASEAN countries, along with Timor-Leste, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Mongolia, and beyond.
In the lush Sangkhlaburi district of Kanchanaburi, Praiwan Yapan, a teacher at Ban Kong Mong Ta, has been singled out for his unwavering commitment to education in remote areas. His contributions include establishing the Pilokki border patrol police school, and tirelessly advocating for the educational rights of ethnic minority children, as well as schools grappling with teacher shortages.
But that's not all. Praiwan also heads the "Khai Kham Khao Online" initiative, a program that empowers students through online sales of community agricultural products. A piece of the profits funds their education, teaching them valuable entrepreneurship skills along the way.
Joining Praiwan in this year's honorees is Plairat Samlee, a dynamic teacher from Srisatchanalai Industrial community and education college in Sukhothai. As a pioneer in energy sustainability education, Plairat likely incorporates renewable energy concepts into vocational or community training programs.
Rounding out the esteemed group is Thon Buaruang, a former teacher from Ban Don Nam Dua in Phetchabun who's found a passion for guiding students to achieve their dreams in underserved communities.
Notably, the foundation also extends support to previous recipient Kyaw Zin Aung from Myanmar, who's been affected by recent armed conflict and natural disasters, though he's not part of the 2025 honorees. The foundation will collaborate with the Thai embassy in Yangon to offer assistance.
In a move to bolster community development, the foundation plans to partner with the Equitable Education Fund and its affiliates to foster teacher training and development.
While the specifics of the remaining recipients aren't available in the available sources, one thing's clear: these educators are paving the way for a brighter future through their innovation, dedication, and compassion. Let their stories serve as an inspiration for us all!
[Enrichment Insights]: Praiwan Yapan, an honoree from Kanchanaburi, Thailand, has made significant contributions in education, particularly by setting up the Pilokki border patrol police school and devising the "Khai Kham Khao Online" initiative to impart entrepreneurship skills to students.
[Plairat Samlee], a teacher from Sukhothai, Thailand, is recognized as an innovator in energy sustainability education.
[Thon Buaruang], a mentor from Phetchabun, Thailand, focuses on guiding students to achieve their dreams, primarily serving underserved communities. The recipients from ASEAN nations, Timor-Leste, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Mongolia, as well as details on the additional honorees, are not disclosed in the provided sources. The foundation also plans to offer support to Kyaw Zin Aung, a 2021 recipient from Myanmar, who's been impacted by recent conflicts and natural disasters.
- Praiwan Yapan, an educator from Phetchabun, Thailand, will be recognized in the Princess Maha Chakri Award 2025 for his efforts in establishing the Pilokki border patrol police school and leading the "Khai Kham Khao Online" program that empowers students through online sales of community agricultural products, contributing to their education and self-development.
- Plairat Samlee, an educator from Srisatchanalai Industrial community and education college in Sukhothai, Thailand, is renowned for his innovative approach to energy sustainability education, likely incorporating these concepts into vocational or community training programs.
- Thon Buaruang, a former teacher from Ban Don Nam Dua in Phetchabun, focuses on mentoring students to achieve their dreams, particularly in underserved communities. Additional details about the recipients from other ASEAN nations, Timor-Leste, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Mongolia, as well as other honorees, are yet to be disclosed in the available sources.
