Samakkhi Witthayakhom School
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Samakkhi Witthayakhom School |
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| Motto | Balan sanghassa sāmaggī (Unity is the power) |
| Established | 11 February 1908 |
| Type | Public (National) l Provincial School |
| President | Mr. Pricha Phuanukunnon |
| Faculty | 10 |
| Staff | 200 |
| Students | 4,000 |
| Location | Changwat Chiang Rai, Thailand |
| Campus | 80 Rai 1,200 square metres |
| Colors | White & Blue |
| Mascot | Xylia xylocarpa (Roxb.) Taub var. kerrii (Craib et Hutch.) Nielsen |
| Affiliations | Chiang Mai University |
| Website | Samakkhi.ac.th |
Samakkhi Witthayakhom School (the Institute of Unity) is the oldest provincial school and has long been considered one of the province's most prestigious schools. Regarded as the best and most selective school of the province, it normally attracts top students around the country. Established in 1908 by Phraya Si Suriya Ratchawaranuwat (Chiang Rai Governor). Located on 159 Thanon Banphaprakan, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Changwat Chiang Rai, postal code 57000, Tel. (66) 0 5371 1018, Fax (66) 0 5371 3003, electronic mail: samakkhi@hotmail.com
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[edit] Identification Sign
 Seal |
 Mottoboard in front of the school (2006.11.03) |
 Bhuddhist image of the school(2005.04.22) |
 Sacred holding of the school(2007.01.02) |
- Motto Balan sanghassa sāmaggī (Unity is the power)
- Philosophy Best on study, best on perform, best on development
- Proverb Best by examples is better than teachings
- Seal tightly-roped strand of the shortened term of School title, "S.W.K", reflecting of the unity. It floats upon the clouds, meaning the respectfulness. Royal insignia with the glorious lights is above the strand, this reflects illustratiousness of the school. Beneath the roped strand is Bhuddhist Era of the Established Year and the ribbon with school motto.
- Bhuddhist image Phra Bhuddha Mani Maitri Rattana (entitled by the Supreme Patriach His Verenable Somdej Phra Nganasamvara)
- Sacred holding Father of San Pa Daeng
[edit] Short History
In [1908] Phraya Si Suriya Ratchawaranuwat (Suk Tisyaputra), Governor of Changwat Chiang Rai, responded His Majesty King Chulalongkorn's Policy on providiing of education troughout the Kingdom. The Governor, by and with the advice and consent of Public Unit Generals, has therefore established the Provincial School entitling "Samakkhi Witthayakhom School" at the eminence of Wat Ngam Mueang.
In 1938, Permanent Buildings were established. Phra Phanom Nakharanurak, Governor of Changwat Chiang Rai, presided over the Opening Ceremony on 11 February 1938. Samakkhi Witthayakhom School has produced and granted many advanced persons to the sociality. In 1991, the School has therefore recieved the Best Secondary School Awards by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 20 May 1991.
In 2007, the School will be celebrating its Centenary.
The School ranks on the 1st still, and provideds many efficacious stuffs and productive students.
 Builing 1 in the atmosphere of every-morning National Flag Homage Ceremony (2007.02.14) |
 Behind is the Conference Hall, the next is Gymnasium in the atmosphere of every-morning National Flag Homage Ceremony(2007.02.14) |
 Gate 1 (2005.11.23) |
 Grand Ground (2006.11.23) |
 School moat (2004.07.01) |
 House of Domestic Training is on the left, on the right is Building of the English Programme (2007.02.14) |
 Thanon Banphaprakan where the School located on(2004.12.09) |
 Grand Ground with Building 3 and 4 (2006.11.23) |
 Condition in the Conference Hall (2007.02.14) |
 Condition in the Conference Hall (2007.02.14) |
 Temporary Stage (2007.02.09) |
[edit] Administrator Directory
| No. | Name | Position | Administrated Year |
| 1 | Major Flying Officer Chit | Principal | 1914-1916 |
| 2 | Major Flying Officer Pui Yuwawan | Principal | 1916-1922 |
| 3 | Major Flying Officer Chuea Kusonlawong | Principal | 1922-1925 |
| 4 | Major Flying Officer Amnuai Makhatsathian | Principal | 1925-1927 |
| 5 | Major Flying Officer Khun Minanan | Principal | 1927-1929 |
| 6 | Major Flying Officer Dai Buranakon | Principal | 1929-1230 |
| 7 | Major Flying Officer Khun Minanan | Principal | 1930-1932 |
| 8 | Major Flying Officer Inthrathat Sirorot | Principal | 1932-1935 |
| 9 | Mr. Khuang Sukhonthasan | Headmaster | 1935-1938 |
| 10 | Mr. Uthit Patchimaphirom | Headmaster | 1938-1941 |
| 11 | Mr. Sophit Sukkasem | Headmaster | 1941-1953 |
| 12 | Mr. Prasit Thanapanyo | Headmaster | 1953-1962 |
| 13 | Mr. Muan Thanachaikhan | Headmaster | 1962-1969 |
| 14 | Mr. Banchong Phongsat | Headmaster | 1969-1977 |
| 15 | Mr. Somsak Sisuwan | Director | 1977-1984 |
| 16 | Mr. Prasit Saenchai | Director | 1984-1987 |
| 17 | Mr. Arun Asa | Director | 1987-1989 |
| 18 | Mr. Bunsong Chailam | Director | 1989-1994 |
| 19 | Mr. Thara Chatuprayun | Director | 1994-2000 |
| 20 | Mr. Kittichot Hoiyiphu | School Director | 2000-2007 |
| 21 | Mr. Pricha Phuanukunnon | School Director | 2007-Present |
[edit] Notable Faculty and Alumni
- Lieutenant Thanphisit Phongsai, Commander of His Majesty's 1st Engineer Battalion
- Mr. Thawan Datchani, National Artist
- Mrs. Butsarin Woraphatthananan, former Senator
- Mr. Prasit Saenchai, former Director of Yuppharatchawitthayalai School, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai; former Director of Chakkham Khanathon School, Amphoe Mueang Lamphun, Changwat Lamphun; former Director of Kawila Witthayalai School, Anphoe Mueang Lampang, Changwat Lampang
- Mr. Yongyut Tiyaphairatch, former Spokesman of Office of the Prime Minister, former Permanent Secretary of Prime Minister and former Minister of Natural Resource and Environment
- Police Major General Yongyut Hongprayun, Former Police Commander of Changwat Loei
- Ms. Soawaluk Duangsong, teen magazine idol
