Bangkok--Sep 20--SET
SET to Publish “Making Sense of Money” Book Series to Promote Wiser Earning and Spending Habits Amongst Thai Youth. The Books will be Distributed Free to Schools Nationwide to Celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 72nd Anniversary
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) forges ahead in educating Thailand’s youth from primary through high school levels. Teacher training will first be implemented that will show educators how to integrate Ngern-Thong-Khong-Mee-Kha or Making Sense of Money into their teaching and classroom activities. Then, the SET will be the principal organization that will lead other parties in publishing about 300,000 copies of this series and distributing it, without charge, to 500 schools. The project also includes the distribution of another one million copies to participating libraries and schools during the next two years aimed at celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s 72nd Anniversary.
The SET President, Mr. Kittiratt Na-Ranong, disclosed that the Thailand Securities Institute (TSI) of the SET will publish 300,000 copies of Ngern-Thong-Khong-Mee-Kha or the Making Sense of Money book series in 2004 and will publish an additional one million copies over the period 2005-2006. He said, “The project is to celebrate and pay respect to Her Majesty the Queen on her 72nd anniversary. The SET has already allocated a budget of THB 30 mln. in support of this project. The SET will act as the principal organization that will invite other organizations and businesses in the capital market to join in the project. It is our intention to support Thailand’s youth through education. It is our objective to give Thai youth a greater understanding about personal finance and further help them become vital human resources for the Thai economy.
“The SET and the Ministry of Education have jointly developed this series to be the country’s first study and teaching material that enable Thai youth from primary through high school to better comprehend personal finance through this new learning approach. This will thus be favorable to both the students and their teachers across the nation in helping adapt to educational reforms.
“The concept of the Ngern-Thong-Khong-Mee-Kha series is to instill financial discipline, an important life skill, into Thailand’s youth. If the Thai people comprehend, are capable, and possess financial responsibility, they will be a vital force for the country’s economic development in the long-run. This effort can also be regarded as a way to show our gratitude to Her Majesty the Queen. Moreover, this auspicious occasion also coincides with the coming of the SET’s 30th year in 2005,” Mr. Kittiratt said.
To widely distribute personal finance understanding, the SET held a forum at the book launching event on Friday September 17, 2004, at the Prof. Sangvian Indaravijaya Auditorium, in the SET Building. The forum was entitled “Money Earned But Spent Unwisely will Make a Life Full of Debt”. Distinguished speakers who shared their experiences, views, and suggestions included Mr. Vikrom Kasemvuthi, CEO of Amata Corporation Pcl., Dr. Amornwit Nakornthan, Director of Ramchitti Pilot Project, Chulalongkorn University, and Mr. Kittiratt Na-Ranong, President of the SET.
“The SET would like to invite other organizations, as well as the general public, to participate in our projects. Anyone who places importance on building a younger generation capable of effective money management who will then be able to help develop a strong and competitive nation should join us at any one of the SET’s functions. Participating parties will also be able to express their respect and celebrate the Queen’s 72nd birthday. Currently, the Krung Thai Bank Pcl. and the Association of Securities Companies have agreed to support the project, with THB 2 mln. and THB 12 mln. in funding respectively, in addition to the SET’s own budget.
“People interested in supporting the Ngern-Thong-Khong-Mee-Kha publishing project to distribute the series to students and libraries around the country can contact the S-E-T Call Center at 0 2229 2222,” Mr. Kittiratt concluded.
For more information, please contact the Corporate Communication Dept.:
Ladawan Kantawong Tel: 0-2229-2036 / Kulvida Jintakawong Tel: 0-2229-2037 / Nattaporn Boonprapa Tel: 0-2229-2049 End.
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