Visit to Rattaphumwittaya School, Songkhla

Dr. Wakabayashi visited Rattaphumwittaya School in Songkhla and met with the Director, Deputy Directors, English teachers, and students who participated in the SMILE Project in 2025. Following greetings from Director Malinee and Dr. Wakabayashi, Mr. Muhammadheesam Mayuroh, Project Coordinator and English Department teacher, presented a report on the activities and achievements of the SMILE Project, conducted in collaboration with Omori Gakuen High School in Tokyo. Dr. Wakabayashi also presented Certificates of Participation to the students and shared a warm message with them.

Director Malinee, Vice Director Chaisuwan, Mr. Mayuroh, and Dr. Wakabayashi then met with Ms. Klomsuk, a Supervisor at the Songkhla Education Board, to discuss how the SMILE Project could be further developed and sustained in the region. All expressed their hope that this innovative project would benefit students in the area by providing them with opportunities for high-quality education and helping them develop into fulfilled, open-minded, and globally minded individuals.

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