Strategic Planning and Discussion for the Establishment of the Go Club at Thasala Prasitsuksa School

On May 27, 2026, at 1:45 PM, Mr. Phuchong Phetthong, President of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Go Association, along with the committee members, visited Thasala Prasitsuksa School upon their official invitation. Following the school’s successful initiative in establishing a student Go club, complete with designated advisors and active student members, the association was invited to collaborate on strategic planning. Key topics of discussion included equipment procurement, curriculum development, instructional methodologies, and tournament regulations.

👥 The distinguished attendees and representatives at this meeting included:

• Mrs. Suphatcha Wongswang
  Vice Director of Academic Affairs Management, Thasala Prasitsuksa School
• Mr. Jakarin Thongrattanawikit
  Head of the Health and Physical Education Department, Thasala Prasitsuksa School
• Miss Wanida Klingklao
  Senior Professional Level Teacher and Coordinator for Crossword Board Game Training, Thasala Prasitsuksa School
• Mrs. Lawim Eakmatakul
  School Board Committee Member, Thasala Prasitsuksa School
• Dr. Kanokkarn Ketkaew
  Acting Deputy Dean of the School of Management and Lecturer in Digital Marketing and Branding, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat
• Mr. Phuchong Phetthong
  President of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Go Association
• Mrs. Supornthip Aphiworasak
  Secretary of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Go Association
• Mr. Nattapong Taephan
  Head Go Coach, Nakhon Si Thammarat Go Association
• Mr. Gavin Eakmatakul
  Parent Representative of the Go Club Student Members, Thasala Prasitsuksa School

The President and the committee members expressed their utmost gratitude and delight for the invitation. Following the productive discussion, the Association is fully committed to providing comprehensive support. This includes deploying certified instructors and experts to conduct demonstrations and training sessions for both teachers and students. The program aims to systematically cultivate critical thinking, strategic planning, decision-making skills, and mental focus through the sport of Go.

Furthermore, the Nakhon Si Thammarat Go Association was honored by Dr. Kanokkarn Ketkaew, who assigned a media team to capture photography and produce video coverage. This collaboration aims to bolster digital marketing and public relations for the association, raising widespread awareness of Go, and encouraging youth and the general public to engage with the sport.

The Nakhon Si Thammarat Go Association is incredibly proud to partner with the school in nurturing and developing the next generation of Go players. This initiative is dedicated to unlocking the potential of youth—fostering intellect, discipline, and sportsmanship—while paving the way for students to confidently step onto provincial, national, and international competitive stages in the future.