Ratchanee Sripraiwan

Ratchanee Sripraiwan (c. 1932 – 15 April 2014) was a Thai language scholar, writer and academic. She was the author of Mana Manee Piti Choojai, a series of Thai language textbooks which were used in primary schools throughout Thailand for grades 1 through 6 from 1978 until 1994.[1] Her books were also used to create Thai language curriculum in Australia.[1] She was awarded the Narathip Award in 2013 for her contributions.[1]

Sripraiwan was born in Kosum Phisai District, Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand.[1] She attended primary school and elementary school in Maha Sarakham Province. She then attended Wang Chankasem teacher training school.[1] She also studied at College of Education, which is now known as Srinakharinwirot University, in Bangkok.[1]

Ratchanee Sripraiwan died at Vichaiyuth Hospital in Bangkok on 15 April 2014, at the age of 82.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Thai language scholar Ratchanee dies". Bangkok Post. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-13.



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