24/7/2010 - AFS-THA Language and Culture Course for THA YPysNH10 USA and US Embassy Scholarship students

The opening ceremony 25 YPysNH10 and YPscNH10 (US Embassy Scholarship), AFS-YS returnees and [Second Row] Ms. Chirawatana Charoonpattarapong (AFS-THA Sending Prog. Director), Mr. Santi Songsermsawas (AFS-THA BOD), Mr. Apithai Buranasiri (AFS-THA ND), Capt. Adul Pinsuvana (AUA Director), Mr. John Paul Schutte (Cultural Attaché, US Embassy), Asst. Prof. Praophan Luengsuwan (AFS-THA BOD), Mr. Jeffrey Taschner (AUA Teacher Education Dept. Supervisor)

July 4-9, 2010, AFS Thailand organized the Preparation Language and Culture Course for 20 YPysNH10/USA and 5 YPscNH10/US-Embassy scholarship participants. This program operated since 2006 with the cooperation of the American University Alumni or A.U.A. Language Center. The course was divided into four different topics focusing on English usage skills, American culture, presentation and IT.
At the opening ceremony, the representative from the US Embassy, Mr. John Paul Schutte, the Cultural Affairs officer, gave the welcome speech in Thai. At the closing ceremony, AFS Thailand received the great honor from His Excellency Mr. Eric G. John, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, who addressed the congratulation speech, gave advices, and presented the certificates of completion to all students.
The event completed with success. The students gained more confidence, thank to all AUA lecturers led by Mr. Jeffrey Taschner, Supervisor of AUA Teacher Education Department, and the great support from the U.S. Department of States and the U. S. Embassy in Thailand.

The Closing Ceremony Top Row: Capt. Adul Pinsuvana (AUA Director), Mr. John Paul Schutte (Cultural Attaché, US Embassy), Mr. Kenneth Foster (Counselor for Public Affairs, US Embassy), Mr. Surawat Chompoopong (AFS-THA BOD), H.E. Mr. Eric G. John, US Ambassador (AFS-USA Returnee to Brazil), Mr. Sanan Aungubolkul (Chairman of AFS Thailand), Mr. Apithai Buranasiri (AFS Thailand National Director) , AUA Teachers: Mr. Bill Devaux, Miss Whitney Williams, Miss Ruby Doowa, Mr. Jeffrey Taschner (AUA Teacher Education Dept. Supervisor) and the YPysNH10 & US Embassy Scholarship students for YPscNH10

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