Bangkok--9 May--Maxima Consultants
We are on The Move! Thailand Knowledge Park (TK Park) will officially stepping onto the new house sized 4 times larger that was transformed into the conductive learning with creative and fun atmosphere on the 8th Floor Central World Zone D and it is ready to open on May 26, 2006.
Dr.Sirikorn Maneerin, President of Thailand Knowledge Park mentioned that “the expansion is needed as the place has been packed since the opening. To date, over 45,000 members have joined in the challenge contribution by TK Park, plus over 3,000 persons experiment the library daily, or even to 5,000 persons during long weekend. The new house will provide our young generation with a Living Library, equipped with the most innovative resources, services, technology plus expand the use of alternative learning channel for Thai children in greater population.”
With over 4,000 square meters, there will be multi-purpose areas including Living Library provides unlimited knowledge and materials that can satisfy everyone’s learning needs and interests. There will be over 20,000 books and magazines, both in Thai and English languages to enjoy reading at various positions, whether climbing a ladder, sitting on stairs, lying down or in reading pool. In addition, there are quiet zone, kid’s room, internet corner, music corner and much more.
TK Music Library, a resource for music lover with over 500 Thai and international books, many are rare publications which cannot be found in Thailand. In addition, an electronic and multi-media resource access by intranet will also be provided. It comprises with biography of musicians with thousands of photographs, music resources, an extensive collection of historical on music theory, getting to know music instruments, archives of world music including classical Thai, sound recordings, special collections and more. IT Park, a place for electronic learning and workshop and e-Technology, displayed the latest state-of-the-art soft ware and hard ware from well-known information system companies.
TK Mini Theatre, a place to enjoy a range of exclusive films, plus experience another side of fun and excitement through another form of media about the world of films with Virtual Reality Technique, a combination of three-dimensional computer graphics and games.
The Open Square zone where teenagers can really express their creative power and energy, which affords an opportunity for them to learn and sharpen their skills. They are able to boast their ability on the topics of their interests and take part in various activities such as TK workshop, TK Talk , TK Music, TK Show from both professional and amateur artists. In addition, get a wide range of TK Park souvenirs at TK Teen Shop, such as bookmarks, books, pencil boxes, T-shirts and hats. Some will be designed from children’s imagination and creativity at reasonable prices.
The new mission will be to enable youths who are blind or visually impaired to achieve equality of access and opportunity that will ensure freedom of learning. Life is learning and experience the freedom of learning at the New House of TK Park.
For more information, please contact
Maxima Consultants Tel 0-2434-8300
Suchinda, Saengnapa, Pitiya
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