Paknam Web: Thailand's Leading English Language Web Portal

Paknam Web: Thailand's Leading English Language Web Portal

Yesterday we went to Samut Praknam to visit Richard Barrow at Siriwittayapaknam School. Richard also took us to see the "corporate offices" (his home) of paknamweb.com. We took the large boat across the river in the morning, took bus 102 to Samut Praknam, explored the market in Samut Praknam, and then visited the school and the Erawan Museum. From Samut Praknam we took a boat across the river Phrapredang and then took a taxi to Bangkrachow.

The visit with Richard Barrow was unforgettable. We talked a lot about education and IT. I believe he said that 65% or 70% of the homes had Internet connections. Richard is a very creative person who has created many innovative applications of technology for education. He also has empowered his students with the ability to communicate their own distinctive views. I was impressed and inspired by his accomplishments and perspective.

The Siriwittayapaknam school was also a revelation, the students were working hard, had a great spirit, and seemed to enjoy school. Jit took many pictures, and the entire experience will become a reference point for my sabbatical. Sometimes when writing a blog I have so many experiences that I do not know where to start and where to end. At the very least I want to be able to look back on a blog entry to be able to rekindle memories and insights. This entry is one of those where I enter a few words for many experiences.

Thank you Richard and we do hope that you visit us, maybe we can see the large monitor lizard.