Prince Royal's College

The Prince Royal's College (Thai: โรงเรียนปรินส์รอยแยลส์วิทยาลัย) is a private Christian school serving the education needs of over 6,000 students per year in grades kindergarten through 12th grade in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.

The Prince Royal's College
Address
117 Kaewnawarat Road, Wat Ket, Muang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50000

Thailand
Information
TypePrivate school
MottoLux et Veritas
EstablishedJanuary 2, 1906
  • March 19, 1887[1]
    (Chiengmai Boys' School)
FounderDavid G. Collins
American Presbyterian Mission
DirectorDr. Sirinan Sriweerasakul
GradesKindergarten (preschool) to Grade 12
EnrollmentEstimated 6,000
Campus- Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai

- Wiang Pa Pao, Chiang Rai

Thailand
Campus typeUrban
Colour(s)   White-Blue
Slogan“The ultimate aim of education is the development of character.”
AffiliationChurch of Christ in Thailand
Websitewww.prc.ac.th

History

On March 19, 1887,[1] Rev. David G. Collins, an American missionary under Daniel McGilvary's Laos Mission of the Presbyterian Church in USA, founded the "Chiang Mai Boys School" which was the first boys school in Northern Thailand. Within ten years, the school had outgrown its facilities and a larger campus was needed. At that time a young missionary, Rev. Dr. William Harris, had taken over the management of the school and he searched for a suitable site. A large tract of land was found, and with their own money and some donations from friends, Rev. Dr. Harris and his wife purchased the land and moved the school.

On January 2, 1906, His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Maha Vajiravudh, came to the school and laid the cornerstone for the first classroom building. At this time His Royal Highness renamed the school The Prince Royal's College. He also gave the school his royal colors, white and blue.

Over the years that the Harrises were at the school (1895 to 1939), it continued to grow. Campus expansions were needed to teach the many students who wanted to study at the college. This was a great challenge for a small school that had little money. Rev. Dr. Harris, however, was never shy about asking for financial help from any foreigner or wealthy Thai he might meet, either in Thailand or during his travels abroad.

Activities

There are many different kind of activities. The ultimate aim of the activity is the development of character and making the students be skilled worker

  • Scouting

The Prince Royal’s College has scouts in the course for young students. The aim of this subject is to support the students in their physical, mental and spiritual development. On February 2, 2009, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visited his honored scout in this school.

  • Gifted Program

The Prince Royal’s College focuses on English, mathematics and computer programs. They have a program for gifted students or students that are interested in those subjects.

  • Sufficiency economy

The Prince Royal’s College is supported by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) by building activities about sufficiency economy such as “Bottle Bank”, “1 person 1 job” and “Saving money”.

  • Spiritual development week

Every year, Christian Communications Institute (CCI) from Payap University has a show about the story of god and faith for moral and ethical development.

  • Music night

Music night is an annual event that is held before the school closes for Christmas. This event gives students an opportunity to conduct a musical performance.

Principals, Directors and Managers
Principal
Name In Office
1. Rev. David Ghromley Collins 1887 - 1899
2. Rev. Dr. William Harris 1899 - 1939
3. Rev. Dr. Kenneth Elmer Wells 1940 - 1941
4. Muak Chailangkarn 1946 - 1948
5. Kamrab Chaiyaphan 1949 - 1951
6. Muak Chailangkarn 1951 - 1967
7. Kamrab Chaiyaphan 1967 - 1970
8. Dr. Chamroon Chailangkarn 1971 - 1991
Director
9. Pong Tananone 1991 - 2005
10. Dr. Sirilak Fuangkarn 2005 - 2012
11. Dr. Sirinan Sriwirasakul 2012 - Present
Manager
Name In Office
1. Rev. Dr. Kenneth Elmer Wells 1946 - 1950
2. Muak Chailangkarn 1951 - 1967
3. Kamrab Chaiyaphan 1967 - 1970
4. Dr. Chamroon Chailangkarn 1971 - 1991
5. Tawil Kalchanpiset 2008
6. Sombun Panyapruek 2009
7. Spain Jingkaojai 2010 - 2015
8. Dr. Sirinan Sriwirasakul 2016 - Present

[2]

Notable alumni
  • Kasem Watthanachai[3] - Privy Councilor[4]
  • Dr. Olarn Chaipravat[5] - Former Vice Prime Minister[6]
  • Prof. Dr. Sa-nga Sappsri[7] - Former Minister of Science, Technology and Energy[8]
  • Kraisorn Tantipong - Former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives,[9][10] Former Deputy Minister of Industry[11] and Former Member of the House of Representatives
  • Chao Ratchabut (Wongtawan Na Chiang Mai) - Former Senator
  • Dr. Chamroon Chailangkarn - Former Member of the House of Representatives
  • So Asanajinda - Writer
  • Natthaphong Samana - Thai National Team football player
  • Purim Rattanaruangwattana - Actor and Singer

See also

References
  1. Prince Royal's College history Archived 2002-10-10 at the Wayback Machine
  2. https://www.prc.ac.th/about.php?id=1&page=history
  3. https://www.thairath.co.th/person/8821
  4. http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2544/E/067/1.PDF
  5. https://www.thairath.co.th/person/6314
  6. http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2551/E/156/2.PDF
  7. http://archives.psd.ku.ac.th/kuout/p097.html
  8. http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2534/A/045/1.PDF
  9. http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2519/A/063/5.PDF
  10. http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2519/A/119/1.PDF
  11. http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2523/A/040/1.PDF

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