Thailand TESOL, or ThaiTESOL for short, is a professional non-profit and non-political organization under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra. Its purposes are to strengthen English Language education at all levels, to undertake research in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages, to offer scholarships, to disseminate information, and to cooperate in appropriate ways with other groups having similar concerns. ThaiTESOL is composed of volunteers who are teachers of English at all types of educational institutions in Thailand. It is organized into twenty-three member executive committee comprises the last two past presidents, the five officers (President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer), six member-at-large, the chairpersons of the Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and local affiliate presidents, ThaiTESOL has four affiliates located in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Roi-et, and Hat Yai. In addition, there are invited committee members from various organizations i.e. the British Council, AUA, etc. International Affiliation ThaiTESOL is an affiliate of TESOL, Inc. located in the United States of America; the International Association of Teachers of English as a foreign Language (IATEFL), located in GreatBritain; JALT,located in Japan; Korea TESOL; STETS, located in Singapore; ETAROC, located in Taiwan; and TESL Canada.
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The 30th Thailand TESOL Annual International Conference in a Nutshell
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A collection of video clips from the lastest Thailand TESOL Annual International Conference, "ELT in the Next Decade: Sharing, Caring, and Daring," held at the Twin Towers Hotel, Bangkok, during a period of January 29-30, 2010. Thailand TESOL is now 30-year-old; we are more caring, sharing and daring.
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Welcoming Message from Thailand TESOL President
Monday, 25 January 2010 22:05
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It’s time! Thailand TESOL’s annual international conference is approaching. It’s an exciting time for all of us who are involved in the organization and running of the conference and indeed for everyone planning to attend.
For so much of the year we remain somewhat isolated in our own work environments, burdened by what often feels like overwhelming demands on our time. For this reason we take pleasure in the communal atmosphere of the annual conference. It truly is a time to take stock; to share with others the successes, the challenges, and the new discoveries we have made. It’s a chance to learn about other approaches, other contexts, and other aspects of ELT that may enrich our own working lives and the lives of our students.
With the growth of English as a Lingua Franca, the conference provides an ideal opportunity to collaborate with, learn from, and consider the work being done by educators throughout Asia and beyond. Whether from an inner circle country, and outer circle country or an expanding circle country, there is a growing awareness that ELT theory and practice needs to be tailored to one’s individual environment. A conference such as this is the perfect forum to consider alternative approaches and broaden our horizons. It is indeed a melting pot.
As President of Thailand TESOL, I take immense pleasure in welcoming all participants. Come with an open mind and a caring attitude. Come with a willingness to share ideas and perspectives. Come with a daring state of mind; willing to take on board fresh ideas and perspectives.
We hope you all will enjoy the conference and find it a stimulating experience. We also hope you will enjoy the chance to meet with old friends and make some new ones, content in the knowledge that regardless of our working context, we all ultimately have a similar objective: to enrich the lives of our students. Ubon Sanpatchayapong
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Conferene Program 2010
Tuesday, 29 December 2009 20:57
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The Twin Towers Hotel Bangkok, January 29-30, 2010 Conference Theme and Topics of Interest Thailand TESOL is 30 years old in 2010! To celebrate, we will be holding our 30th International Conference from January 29-30, 2010. The theme of this conference is “ELT in the Next Decade: Sharing, Caring, and Daring”. This title was selected in answer to the growth of English as a language of global communication. This global predominance of the English language has been the catalyst for change for several decades now. However, through this conference Thailand TESOL would like to explore the future of English usage as communities throughout the world learn to share and care via the English language. In addition, we encourage presenters to take up the challenge of identifying daring ways to nourish language teaching and learning in the changing environment of the next decade. |
Plenary speakers of 30th Thailand TESOL International Conference
 Chris Davison | Ivan Moore | Jonathan Hull | Yilin Sun |
Featured speakers of 30th Thailand TESOL International Conference
Alan S. Mackenzie | Apisak Pupipat | Grant Trew | Joseph Foley | Julia To Dutka | Marcia Fisk Ong | Mickey Rogers | Pexos Kostas |
Conferece2010 Contacts
Saturday, 05 December 2009 11:29
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January 29-30, 2010 Conference contacts Duty | Contact | Conference Chair (information in general) | Ubon Sanpatchayapong
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| Program Chair (papers, conference schedules, sessions confirmation and cancellation) | Nopporn Sarobol
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| Registration Chair (pre-registration, on-site registration) | Kanjana Charttrakul
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| Scholarship coordinator (scholarships & travel grants) | Chaleosri Pibulchol
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| Publisher Co-ordinator (booth display & reservation, books and materials for raffle) | Sanhapong Khovong
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| Plenary & featured speakers Co-ordinator ( bio-data, abstracts, and one photo each) | Pragasit Sitithitikul
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Committee 2009-2011
Sitting (from left to right): Suchada Nimmannit, Prof. Surai Pongthongchareon,
Ubon Sanpatchayapong (President), Sonthida Keyuravong, Nopporn Sarobol, and Apisak Phupiphat Standing (from left to right): Pragasit Sitthitikul, Singhanart Nomnian (behind Pragasit), Sanhapong Khovong, Kanjana Charttrakul, Steve Tait (behind Kanjana), Kruawan Thongwandee, Unchalee Songsermsawad, Chantharat Hongboontri, Pareedar Pakwan, Monthon Kanokpermpoon (behind Pareedar) Suthathip Teerakunkovit, and Channarong Rachabuanoi.
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