Bueng Kan: The Sports Photographers Association of Thailand has brought joy to Ban Somkok School in Seka District by donating a newly constructed multi-purpose sports field along with necessary sports equipment. The official presentation ceremony was attended by key representatives from both the association and the school community, making it a significant event for the region.
According to Thai News Agency, the initiative was led by Mr. Paitoon Chutimakornkul, President of the Sports Photographers Association, and Mr. Charoon Wanitcha, Vice President of the Sports Photographers Association Foundation. They were joined by sports media and executive members of the association. The school, represented by Director Ms. Tharinee Pakdee, welcomed notable guests including Mr. Thanukiat Chanchum of the National Sports Development Fund and Mr. Wanthi Srinonyang, Director of the Educational Service Area Office Bueng Kan Primary School, among others.
Mr. Paitoon highlighted that this marks the 18th province to benefit from their ‘Sports Caravan’ project, which began in 2012. The project has successfully constructed and donated over 20 sports fields across various provinces. The association aims to provide schools with modern sports facilities and equipment, supported by organizations like Grand Sport Group and the ‘Y. Yong’ Ekkachai Nopphachinda Foundation. Additional contributions came from Top Kings Company and ‘Madam Pang’ Nualphan Lamsam, who provided boxing equipment and shirts for students and teachers, respectively.
Expressing gratitude, Ms. Tharinee Pakdee thanked the association and its partners for their generosity. The new sports field, valued at 350,000 baht, has been eagerly anticipated by students and teachers since March. The facility promises to serve as a valuable resource for both the school and the local community.
Ban Somkok School, located in Sang Subdistrict, operates under the Bueng Kan Primary Educational Service Area Office, part of the Office of the Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education (OBEC). It caters to students from Kindergarten 2 through Primary 6, with a current enrollment of 147 students and 13 teachers.