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'''Suankularb Wittayalai School''' (also known as '''Suankularb College''') ({{lang-th|]}}, lit. ''Rose Garden College'') ({{Coord|13|44|34.02|N|100|29|53.37|E|display=inline,title}}) is an all-boys secondary school for grades 7th through 12th in ]. Founded by King ] in 1882, Suankularb is the oldest public secondary school in the country. Suankularb alumni include eight ], nine ] Chief Justices, five attorneys general, ] ] and ],<ref>http://www.pttplc.com/en/about-ptt-organization-executive.aspx</ref><ref>http://www.osknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3675</ref> scholars, as well as a number of prominent politicians and businessmen. Suankularb is a member of ] group of which members consist of four oldest boys' schools of Thailand. '''Suankularb Wittayalai School''' (โรงเรียนสวนกุหลาบวิทยาลัย; Abbreviation: ส.ก. / S.K.) (also known as '''Suankularb College''') literally ''Rose Garden College'' is an all-boys secondary school for grades 7 through 12 in ], ]. Founded by King ] in 1882 as a peer's school, its purpose was to educate the children of nobility and the royal household. Suankularb is the oldest public secondary school in the country. Suankularb alumni include eight ], nine ] Chief Justices, five attorneys general, two ] ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pttplc.com/en/about-ptt-organization-executive.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117064547/http://www.pttplc.com/en/about-ptt-organization-executive.aspx |archive-date=2010-01-17 |title=Executives PTT plc. {{!}}PTT}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.osknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3675 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110603122810/http://osknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3675 |archive-date=2011-06-03 |title=OSKNETWORK - ดร.ไพรินทร์ ชูโชติถาวร OSK89 นั่งซีอีโอ ปตท.คนใหม่}}</ref> scholars, as well as a number of prominent politicians and businessmen. Suankularb is a member of ] group of the four oldest boys' schools in Thailand.


==History== ==History==
"Suankularb" means 'rose garden' in Thai, as the original school was in the area of a rose garden in the ]. The school was established by King Chulalongkorn on 29 August 1882 and was originally for Royal Page Lieutenants. It has always benefited from royal patronage.
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"Suankularb" means "rose garden" in Thai, as the original school was located in the area of a rose garden in the ]. 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). 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. Under the patronage and guidance of King Chulalongkorn the school grew quickly, changing its focus from military training to a more broadly-based curriculum that reflected the needs of its students. The number of students rapidly swelled to many hundreds. 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) in 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 by King ]. At this event he declared 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 {{convert|9|in|mm|adj=mid|-high}} 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. The school has two shrines. The first, called Luang Phor Suankularb, is a {{convert|9|in|mm|adj=mid|-high}} metal Buddha donated by King Rama V. The second, in the shape of a many-armed elephant and with a water display, is called "Luang Phor Poo" and is 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.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} For over a century, Suankularb's alumni have played important social, political, governmental, military, and academic roles in Thailand.{{Citation needed|date=March 2018}} During its early days, English expatriates served as the board of directors, and made it possible for notable school leavers, such as MR Kukrit Pramoj, to continue their studies abroad at institutions such as Oxford University. Early alumni formed a major group of Thai scholars sent to study abroad yearly under the King's Scholarships, and later Thai government scholarships. Upon their return, they worked mostly in government agencies and academic institutions and helped in modernizing the country.


Notable proud achievements of Suankularb include when H.M. King ] awarded Suankularb for being the best school in the country between 1973–75. Students have also won first prize in the ], in the ], and in the Mathematics Association of Thailand's math's quiz. King ] gave Suankularb an award for being the best school in the country between 1973 and 1975. Students won first prize in the ] and in the Mathematics Association of Thailand'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 ], 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 ]. 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. 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 King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 30 July 1984. Every year on 29 August – the founding day of the school – all O.S.K ("Old Suankularb") students assemble in front of Building Six where they pay respects to the large statue of King Rama V there. An auditorium was built in 1995 and opened that year by Princess ]. The teaching of science and technology has been a central policy of the school. The school possesses an extensive library, with some rare and valuable books donated by former Prime Minister Thanin Kraivixien.


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==Facts== ==Facts==
*School Area: {{Convert|4.6|acre}}
*'''School Address''' : 88 Tripetch Road, Wang Burapapirom, Phra Nakhon, ] 10200, ]
*'''School Area''' : Approximately 4.6 Acres *School Abbreviation: S.K.
*Type of School: Government Boys' Secondary School (195 teachers and 3,918 students)
*'''School Abbreviation''' : S.K.
*School Motto: (]) Suvijāno bhavaṃ hoti, He who knows well will progress
*'''Type of School''' : Government Boys' Secondary School (195 teachers and 3,918 students)
*'''School Motto''' : (]) Suvijāno bhavaṃ hoti, He who knows well will progress
*'''School Vision''' : "Suankularb Wittayalai School is the engine of the leadership of Thai society. We place a premium on ethics, followed by the acquisition of knowledge. Our school fosters standout pupils who keep themselves abreast of the development of science and technology to achieve an international standard. The result is exceptional members of Thai society who find personal contentment based on a deep understanding of Thai culture and the sustainability thereof."


==School Emblem== ==School colours==
* Pink, the colour for Tuesday, is the day King ] was born.
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"
* Blue, the colour for Friday, is the day the school was created, and the day that ] was born.

==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 ] was born and also the birthday of the school itself.


==Alumni== ==Alumni==
Statesman of Thailand ===Prime Ministers of Thailand===
*] or Luang Praditmanutham (Senior Statesman)
*General ]

Prime Ministers of Thailand
*] (Kon Hutasingha) *] (Kon Hutasingha)
*] *]
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*] or Luang Praditmanutham *] or Luang Praditmanutham
*Maj. Gen. Mom Rajawongse ] *Maj. Gen. Mom Rajawongse ]
*] *]
*General ] *General ]
*General ] *General ]


Supreme Commander of ] ===Supreme Commander of ]===
*General ] *General ]
*General ] *General Mongkol Ampornpisit
*General ] *General ]
*General ] *General ]


Commander-in-Chief of ] ===Commander-in-Chief of ]===
*General ] *General ]
*General ] *General ]


===Others===
Other
*]
*] *]
*] *]
*Panupong Pituksung
*]
*]
*] *]
*] (90)
*] (90)
*] (90)
*] (115)
*Godji Tachakorn Boonlupyanun (121)
*Tay ] (128)
*March ] (129)
*Singto ] (130)
*Gunsmile Chanagun Arpornsutinan (132)
*James ] (133)
*Bright ] (134)<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=th:ประวัติ "ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์" ทำความรู้จักนักแสดงดาวรุ่ง หนุ่มไทย-อเมริกัน จากรั้ว ม.กรุงเทพ |title=|trans-title=|url=https://www.sanook.com/campus/1399611/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=www.sanook.com/campus |language=th}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=I. D. N. |last2=Larasati |first2=Laras |title=10 Artis Thailand Lulusan Suankularb Wittayalai, Ada Bright dan Gulf |url=https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/laras-l-18/artis-thailand-lulusan-suankularb-wittayalai-c1c2 |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=IDN Times |language=id}}</ref>
*Gulf ] (134)
*Sky ] (134)
*First Chalongrat (134)
*First ] (135)
*Boom Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn (135)
*Satang Kittiphop Sereevichayasawat (138)
*Ford Allan Asawasuebsakul (139)
*Hong Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong (140)
*Barcode Tinnasit Isarapongporn (141)
* Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai
* Khunpol Pongpol Panyamit (140)
* Fong Patk Teeradejanon (142)


==Traditions== ==Traditions==
Suankularb Wittayalai School has many traditional events. This writing will talk about 3 major events of this school which are La-on Day, Samarnmitr Day, and Chak-Yao Day. Suankularb Wittayalai School has many traditional events., including La-on Day, Samarnmitr Day, and Chak-Yao Day.


Let’s start with La-on day. On this day, all matayom 6 students prepare this event for welcoming all first year students to the school, and make a good impression to them. It contains around 6 stations that were created by each group of matayom 6 students, and each station has a souvenir to give to matayom 1 students. At the end of the day, it will be a mini concert played by the matayom 6 student bands. On La-on day all Matayom 6 students welcome first-year students to the school. It contains around six stations that were created by each group of Matayom 6 students, and each station has a souvenir to give to Matayom 1 students. At the end of the day, Matayom 6 student bands play a concert.
Second is Samarnmitr Day. This day acts like re-union day because students from every branch and alumni will come to Suankularb Wittayalai School and celebrate together. This day will have booths from every class, souvenirs, soccer match, the mini concert from the popular band, and some additional activities that will be different in each year. At the evening, it has an activity called “SK Jazz” which is the show from school orchestra band and teachers, and this is also the major part that many alumni are interested to watch. Because their teachers will show something that they cannot imagine their teacher will ever do.
Last event is Chak-Yao Day. This event will take place in the last final examination day of matayom 6 students, which is the last day of their secondary school life. This is the evening event that let all matayom 6 students come and have dinner together at school with their teachers. The purpose of this event is to make the last memory of their school life together, they will take lots of pictures, go to thanks their teacher, and celebrate with their friends. At that night, after the dinner. It is the time that each class of matayom 6 will sit together in the circle. All of them are going to say something that they want to tell their friends from the mind. At the end of the event, they will sing a “Chompoo-Fah ar lai” song together, and yell out the “Boom Suan” song at last.
All of these events are the events that very impress in all of Suankularb Wittayalai student mind whether how long the time is passed.


On Samarnmitr Day students and alumni come to Suankularb Wittayalai School. There are booths from every class, souvenirs, a soccer match, a mini concert from band, and additional activities that change from year to year. In the evening is an activity called "SK Jazz", a performance by the school orchestra and teachers.
There are many tradition events that didn't talk about in this article such as:


Chak-Yao Day is the final examination day of Matayom 6 students, their last day at the school. All Matayom 6 students come and dine together with their teachers. After the dinner each class of Matayom 6 sit together in a circle and make a short speech. At the end of the event they sing a "Chompoo-Fah ar lai" song together.
*Rub Kwan Se-Ma day (Thai : วันรับขวัญเสมา)

*Muthitachit day (Thai : วันมุทิตาจิต)
Other events include:
*Introducing Activity day (Thai : วันแนะนำกิจกรรม)

*Rub Kwan Se-Ma day (Thai: วันรับขวัญเสมา)
*Muthitachit day (Thai: วันมุทิตาจิต)
*Introducing Activity day (Thai: วันแนะนำกิจกรรม)
*Orientation Camp (Thai: เข้าค่ายปฐมนิเทศ)


==Events== ==Events==
*] Traditional football league (with ], ], and ], biannually) *] Traditional football competition (with ], ], and ], biannually)
*Suankularb Exhibition (every four years) *Suankularb Exhibition (every four years)


==References==
==Student Organization==
{{Reflist}}
'''Student Committee'''
*Suankularb Wittayalai Student Committee (SKSC)

'''Clubs''' (Updated Since 2013 by Club Coordinator : Suankularb Wittayalai Student Committee 132)
*Mathematics Club
*Scout Club
*A-Math Club
*Thai Culture Club
*SK Go Club
*Chorus Club
*Suankularbs' Family Club
*UNESCO Club
*Suan Health Club
*SK Communication Club
*Robotics Club
*Cheer Club
*Harmonic Music Club
*Art Club
*Technic Club
*Robot Maker Club
*Student Superintendent Club
*SK Band Club
*Hotel Club
*Thai Language Club
*Basketball Club
*Resources Conservation Club
*ASPA Club
*Magic Club
*Jeenjik Club
*Buddhist Club
*Computer Club
*Thai Traditional Music Club
*Photo Club
*French Language Club
*Public Relations Club
*B-Boy Club
*Art of Writing Club
*Hobby Club
*AirsoftGun Club
*SK Military Band Club
*Lakornsuan Club
*Poo Kan Ban Club
*Game Card Club
*Astronomy Club
*Library Club
*Science Club

== References ==
{{reflist}}


==External links== ==External links==
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School in Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand
Suankularb Wittayalai School
Long Building (ตึกยาว)
Address
88 Tripetch Road, Wang Burapa Pirom
Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, 10200
Thailand
Information
School typePublic school (government-funded), Secondary school
MottoSuvijāno bhavaṃ hoti (สุวิชาโน ภวํ โหติ)
(He who knows well will progress.)
Established8 March 1882; 142 years ago (1882-03-08)
FounderChulalongkorn
School districtPhra Nakhon District
AuthorityOffice of the Basic Education Commission
DirectorPhumisit Sukhontawong, Ed.D.
Faculty193
Grades7–12 (Mathayom 1–6)
GenderBoys' School
Enrollment3,600 (2006 academic year)
Classrooms73 (2023)
Area18,492 m2
Colour(s)
MascotRose
National ranking1st (Lower-Secondary) 3rd (Upper-Secondary)
NewspaperPimsuan
YearbookSamarnmitr
Websitewww.sk.ac.th

Suankularb Wittayalai School (โรงเรียนสวนกุหลาบวิทยาลัย; Abbreviation: ส.ก. / S.K.) (also known as Suankularb College) literally Rose Garden College is an all-boys secondary school for grades 7 through 12 in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1882 as a peer's school, its purpose was to educate the children of nobility and the royal household. Suankularb is the oldest public secondary school in the country. Suankularb alumni include eight Prime Ministers of Thailand, nine Supreme Court Chief Justices, five attorneys general, two Fortune Global 500 chief executives, scholars, as well as a number of prominent politicians and businessmen. Suankularb is a member of Jaturamitr group of the four oldest boys' schools in Thailand.

History

"Suankularb" means 'rose garden' in Thai, as the original school was in the area of a rose garden in the Grand Palace. The school was established by King Chulalongkorn on 29 August 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 grew quickly, changing its focus from military training to a more broadly-based curriculum that reflected the needs of its students. The number of students rapidly swelled to many hundreds. 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) in 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 by King Rama V. At this event he declared the importance of education as a means of developing the country.

The school has two shrines. The first, called Luang Phor Suankularb, is a 9-inch-high (230 mm) metal Buddha donated by King Rama V. The second, in the shape of a many-armed elephant and with a water display, is called "Luang Phor Poo" and is 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.

For over a century, Suankularb's alumni have played important social, political, governmental, military, and academic roles in Thailand. During its early days, English expatriates served as the board of directors, and made it possible for notable school leavers, such as MR Kukrit Pramoj, to continue their studies abroad at institutions such as Oxford University. Early alumni formed a major group of Thai scholars sent to study abroad yearly under the King's Scholarships, and later Thai government scholarships. Upon their return, they worked mostly in government agencies and academic institutions and helped in modernizing the country.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej gave Suankularb an award for being the best school in the country between 1973 and 1975. Students won first prize in the King's Scholarship and in the Mathematics Association of Thailand'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 King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 30 July 1984. Every year on 29 August – the founding day of the school – all O.S.K ("Old Suankularb") students assemble in front of Building Six where they pay respects to the large statue of King Rama V there. An auditorium was built in 1995 and opened that year by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The teaching of science and technology has been a central policy of the school. The school possesses an extensive library, with some rare and valuable books donated by former Prime Minister Thanin Kraivixien.

Suankularb Wittayalai School

Facts

  • School Area: 4.6 acres (1.9 ha)
  • School Abbreviation: S.K.
  • Type of School: Government Boys' Secondary School (195 teachers and 3,918 students)
  • School Motto: (Pali) Suvijāno bhavaṃ hoti, He who knows well will progress

School colours

  • Pink, the colour for Tuesday, is the day King Chulalongkorn was born.
  • Blue, the colour for Friday, is the day the school was created, and the day that Queen Siphatcharindra was born.

Alumni

Prime Ministers of Thailand

Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces

Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Army

Others

Traditions

Suankularb Wittayalai School has many traditional events., including La-on Day, Samarnmitr Day, and Chak-Yao Day.

On La-on day all Matayom 6 students welcome first-year students to the school. It contains around six stations that were created by each group of Matayom 6 students, and each station has a souvenir to give to Matayom 1 students. At the end of the day, Matayom 6 student bands play a concert.

On Samarnmitr Day students and alumni come to Suankularb Wittayalai School. There are booths from every class, souvenirs, a soccer match, a mini concert from band, and additional activities that change from year to year. In the evening is an activity called "SK Jazz", a performance by the school orchestra and teachers.

Chak-Yao Day is the final examination day of Matayom 6 students, their last day at the school. All Matayom 6 students come and dine together with their teachers. After the dinner each class of Matayom 6 sit together in a circle and make a short speech. At the end of the event they sing a "Chompoo-Fah ar lai" song together.

Other events include:

  • Rub Kwan Se-Ma day (Thai: วันรับขวัญเสมา)
  • Muthitachit day (Thai: วันมุทิตาจิต)
  • Introducing Activity day (Thai: วันแนะนำกิจกรรม)
  • Orientation Camp (Thai: เข้าค่ายปฐมนิเทศ)

Events

References

  1. "Executives PTT plc. |PTT". Archived from the original on 17 January 2010.
  2. "OSKNETWORK - ดร.ไพรินทร์ ชูโชติถาวร OSK89 นั่งซีอีโอ ปตท.คนใหม่". Archived from the original on 3 June 2011.
  3. ประวัติ "ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์" ทำความรู้จักนักแสดงดาวรุ่ง หนุ่มไทย-อเมริกัน จากรั้ว ม.กรุงเทพ. www.sanook.com/campus (in Thai). Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  4. Times, I. D. N.; Larasati, Laras. "10 Artis Thailand Lulusan Suankularb Wittayalai, Ada Bright dan Gulf". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 26 April 2023.

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