Patana News Volume 21 Issue 19

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Friday 1st February 2019

Volume 21 Issue 19

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LIVING OUR VALUES: WE ARE PASSIONATE, RESOURCEFUL AND RESILIENT Page 2 Also in this issue...

“Maybe I Could be a Dictator!” / SEASAC Tennis / Could Gum Disease be the Cause of Alzheimer’s?

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LIVING OUR VALUES: WE ARE PASSIONATE, RESOURCEFUL AND RESILIENT

Jason Cooper, Primary Principal

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he American Academy of Pediatrics have recently (September 2018) released a report entitled, The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children. I can summarise this lengthy report for you in three words: Play is important!

We have known this for a very long time, and play is a central tennant of the learning in the Primary School at Bangkok Patana.

Unfortunately, over the past few decades the amount of time being provided for children to play has decreased.

According to the report, the playtime for American children decreased by 25% from 1981 to 1997, with only 51% of children indicating that they went outside once per day to walk or play with either parent. Instead of ‘free play’, children’s out of school lives are being scheduled down to the very last minute, as some people view play as a waste of time. The report very clearly details how play is the best use of time as it helps to develop 21st-century skills such as; executive functioning, language, early mathematics skills, social development, peer relations, physical development and health, and an enhanced sense of agency. According to the report, adult success in later life can be related to the experience of childhood play that cultivated creativity, problem solving, teamwork, flexibility, and innovations.

Providing children with opportunities to play will not only

help them be more successful at school, but can also lead to the development of skills and attributes that will help them develop into successful adults.

Play is a key component of the Characteristics of Effective Learning, a theory of child development that we use to help guide the learning in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. We are also looking at ways that we can bring more play into the Key Stage 2 curriculum to ensure that our students are intrinsically motivated to learn and discover, rather than being driven by ‘getting the right answer’. The levels of student engagement can be greatly enhanced through playing and exploring as the students discover new things through exploration and discovery, use their current knowledge to develop new knowledge, and develop perseverance and determination through being willing to have a go.

Play is not just for children! As adults it is important for us to play as well. Modelling play to our children, as well as playing with them is rejuvenating for us and can help us to experience the joy and benefits of playing. It can also send a very clear message that we value play and want it to be an integral part of our children’s learning and development. When you have finished playing for the day, I encourage you to read the full report here.

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STUDENTS SPEAK

Could Gum Disease Be the Cause of Alzheimer’s?

By Karnsiree (Ling Ling) Chen, Year 12

New studies suggest there is a correlation between bacteria causing a common type of gum disease and dementia afflicted people. This discovery is particularly important because Alzheimer’s is a heavily researched disease, in hopes of finding a cure or effective treatments. Gum disease occurs when bacteria accumulates in tooth plaque, leading to symptoms like bleeding gums and inflammation as well as recession of the gums.

FINDINGS In one study, brain tissue, spinal fluid, and saliva from dead and living patients with diagnosed and suspected Alzheimer’s was analysed and found to have bacteria associated with chronic gum disease. Testing on mice corroborated the fact that bacteria could travel from the mouth to the brain, and that the toxic protein, gingipain, secreted by the bacteria, destroyed brain neurons. The gingipain bacteria also caused increased production of amyloid beta, a component of the amyloid plaques commonly associated with Alzheimer’s.

Following this discovery, scientists tested drugs which aimed to block toxic proteins on mice and that they were able to halt degeneration in the brain. Due to the discovery of the correlation between gum disease bacteria and Alzheimer’s, the team has been able to develop a new drug they hope could form the basis of a human treatment and plan to test it in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, in a clinical trial, later this year.

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PREVIOUS EVIDENCE FOR THE CORRELATION Last year, a Taiwanese study found that people with a 10-year or longer history of chronic periodontitis (CP) were 70% more likely than people without the condition to develop Alzheimer’s. Another study found people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s who had gum disease experienced a quicker rate of cognitive decline compared with those without.

A commonly believed explanation for the link is that bacteria may access the brain through infection of the immune system cells or spreading through cranial nerves passing through the head and jaw.

LIMITATIONS However, though evidence does indicate this correlation, some scientists believe it is still unclear what role gum disease bacteria plays in Alzheimer’s. The presence of bacteria could be a result of Alzheimer’s patients being more susceptible to getting infections in their brains, so there is a possibility that gum disease bacteria and the toxic proteins secreted are a product instead of a cause of Alzheimer’s.

Furthermore, the drug tests had been conducted on mice, who may have different responses to human biological systems. Larger clinical trials must first be held to see if the drugs will prove just as effective on people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Main reasearch journal: http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/5/1/eaau3333 Additional Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-35775743 / https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC5547465/ Image source: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/irish-researchers-make-alzheimer-s-testbreakthrough-1.3417351

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SEASAC TENNIS 2019

Girls’ Team: Moniqa Nielsen (Captain), Zahra Poonevala, Rhea Poonevala, Clara Boucher, Thanacha (Prae) Thanunmanee, Adelia Liew, Palida (Pammy) Leenabanchong and Parima (Prim) Phanratanamongkol.

Boys’ Team: Jonah Tuggener (Captain), Mark Nielsen, Penn (Penne) Charusorn, Amery Chen, Julien Vandlik, Mark Chan, Trathep (Toon) Vanabriksha and Nisal Liyanage.

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EASAC tennis this year was held in Jakarta for the very first time at BSJ in their new indoor tennis centre.

Both Boys’ and Girls’ teams traveled in good spirits after having won the BISAC titles the weekend before. The girls had an additional challenge this year, as number one player Pawinee (Balloon) Ruamrak was competing in the Under 16 Thailand team play off event so was unable to travel.

match determined to get the upper hand and produced an almost immaculate performance winning all three singles and the top doubles to win 4-1 and secure a place in the final.

Finals day saw the Boys back in the winning circle comfortably beating BSJ 4-1 to claim third place and a well deserved bronze medal. Special mention once again to Mark Nielsen who remained undefeated all The group stages went well with the Boys defeating BSJ, weekend, Jonah Tuggener who was playing his fifth and NIST and Tanglin to top their pool whilst the Girls beat BSJ, final SEASAC (both were nominated as Bangkok Patana's Harrow and UWC East to also go through in first place.

MVP's) and to Penne Charusorn who was making his debut even though he is only in Year 6.

In the semi finals both teams would face off with UWC Dover whose Boys were defending champions The Girls’ final was against BISAC rivals NIST and a and whose Girls we had narrowly beaten in last year’s team we knew would relish the chance to play us. The final. The Boys were first to do battle and although Mark Girls, although a little nervous were once again up for Nielsen had an excellent win at number two, we lost the the challenge and didn't disappoint. Clara Boucher and other four matches against a slightly stronger team to go Prae Thanunmanee, who had been dominant all weekend down 1-4. Undeterred by this, the Girls went into their as first pair doubles set, the wheels in motion winning the

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first match 8-4 and although top seed Moniqa Nielsen battled hard she wasn't able to add to the lead so NIST drew level. The remaining three matches, although not necessarily close score wise, produced many long and fine rallies. Zahra Poonevala was next to win for Patana at number two singles having an excellent win against her opposite number but no sooner had she done that our number two doubles pair, Pammy Leenabanchong and Prim Phanratanamongkol slipped to defeat to leave the match 2-2 with Rhea Poonevala our number three singles player still on court.

title in the last nine years and further cement their position as Patana's most successful sports team in the 24 years of SEASAC.

Rhea, like her twin sister Zahra, has been a stalwart of many Bangkok Patana teams throughout the years and both were playing in their fifth and final tennis SEASAC. Rhea stuck admirably to her game plan and played some fine tennis to establish a 7-1 advantage which then became 7-2, 7-3 and then 7-4. With a raucous crowd cheering every point, Rhea finally got over the line on her fourth match point to win 8-4 and claim the Girls’ eigth

This was the 12th SEASAC tennis championship we have won in my 12 years at Bangkok Patana and it is still a massive thrill when one or both teams are successful and I know how keen the next generation of players are to carry this forward.

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As Head Coach, I was immensely proud of both teams who had as ever committed throughout the season and during the Christmas holidays to become the best they could be. For the Girls, it really was an incredible weekend and they stepped up to the challenge of missing Balloon and showed not only themselves but all they played against that they are a complete team.

Thanks also goes to Coach Gift and Coach Pie who spent many hours with the teams and whose knowledge is vital to the students.

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“MAYBE I COULD BE A DICTATOR!” Antonius Berghuis, Key Stage 3 Senior Teacher (Curriculum and Assessment)

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77 students, 15 teachers, four-and-a-half school days, done, and they need to find ways to ensure people get on four islands, 28 role groups, more than 50 distinct with each other as positively and productively as possible. tasks…put all those ingredients together and you have the “Frustration” is an emotion which is frequently experienced beginnings of the annual Year 8 Connections Project - a by our students during the Year 8 Connections Project! It large-scale, collaborative learning experience. is certainly not a straightforward learning experience. To The Year 8 Connections Project involves all Year 8 students get the most out of the Connections Project, students must coming off timetable for a total of four-and-a-half days. motivate themselves and each other, and engage fully Students are divided into four groups and each group is off the back of their own initiative and drive. They must given an island to call “home” (each island is geographically be creative, resourceful, proactive and persistent. It is a different). They are presented with the challenge of creating wonderful opportunity for individuals to push themselves a successful island nation – with “sustainable development” – to display both leadership qualities, and the ability to and “happiness for all” as the main success criteria. follow, communicate and collaborate effectively. There is a genuine component of challenge for all students throughout Students have to get a job and collaborate with their fellow the Year 8 Connections Project. islanders to organise and manage themselves effectively with a minimum of adult intervention and guidance. Students On Wednesday 30th January, students were very excited must research which industries/assets would be best to (and very nervous) to have the opportunity to share their develop on their island and justify their decisions. They need learning with both their own parents and the parents of their to respond to the various consequences of their decisions peers. As parents and students will agree, the celebration – particularly when these decisions negatively impact on morning was a great success, and we are already looking sustainable development goals and the happiness of the forward to Launch Day again next year! population. They need to find a way to ensure things get 6

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STUDENT REFLECTIONS:

“When Mr Big came with his offer we had to vote because the government decided that it was too big a decision and that everyone should have a say.

We even FaceTimed with the architecture group (who were working in the Arts Centre) to keep them in the loop of what decision had been made with this.

I think that this is a good example of cooperation and collaboration.”

Ssamba Islander “I think that I engaged myself as much as I could over the past four days because I have been working hard to ensure all of our posters got done by the deadline.

I think that maybe I had spent a bit too much time on making house designs because I found that was a lot of fun.

Next time, I would try to do a bit more work on some of our campaigns to make sure that they are as good as possible.”

Bebbingtonia Islander “I now know that I can either be extremely responsible and hardworking or not productive at all. It all depends on whether or not I know and understand how to carry out the task. I feel that I can work reasonably well with people whom I am comfortable with but I may not be as concentrated when put with tasks I do not usually carry out.”

Corelle Islander “I think our group collaborated well and had great teamwork. When we were first given tasks, we weren’t sure how to start but I think sometimes (including this situation) someone should stand up and try to lead the group which is what happened to us. After following the

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leadership, we could handle tasks by ourselves and no one was excluded and we finished our tasks to a high quality.

We had good time management but I was upset when I felt like I was the only one actually doing work, and there were other people not knowing what the task was and wandering around!”

Koh Saluna Islander “I’ve learned that micromanagement is not a good idea. Not only does it limit my own time to complete my tasks, but it lowers the confidence of my teammates.

If the right people are comfortable with their roles, I should be able to trust them to get on with their work without editing everything they do.”

Bebbingtonia Islander

“I think I’m okay at managing myself now. Before I was all over the place and procrastinating from time to time. Now I understand the importance of what time is worth.”

Koh Saluna Islander “I learnt that not everyone has the same abilities and some people are more independent than others. I now know how to manage myself and my fellow team mates without messing up my own learning.”

Corelle islander “That not everybody that comes across you is going to think the same as you or behave the way you expect them to.

So, when I go out there to get job I have learnt that not everything is going to go as planned.”

Corelle Islander “In a relationship between a teacher and a student, the teacher is superior to the student and is able to tell them what to do. But when it is a student trying to tell

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another student what to do, it is harder and you need to be confident in what you’re saying.”

Bebbingtonia Islander “My skills development was in communication, because normally i would wait for instructions and say nothing unless I have been forced to.”

Koh Saluna Islander “I realised how stressing it is to be a part of the government and trying to please everyone but sometimes you just have to go rogue and do what’s best for your country.”

Koh Saluna Islander “Real life is a lot harder than the life we are currently surrounded by. There are a lot of things I didn’t think about as a kid and this was a good experience to have an eye opener of some of what is in the real world.”

Bebbingtonia Islander “I realised a lot of things about all of the communities around the world like how they are ruled and how they can easily all fail if the wrong people are elected for roles in the government. Luckily, this wasn’t the case with our island.”

Bebbingtonia Islander “In the future I wanted go into the field of Biomedics but now I think that I would love to work at the UN or in my country’s government.”

Ssamba Islander

“Maybe I could be a dictator...haha, just kidding. I don’t really know what I want to be but now I know that I can lead, and it might open up another path for me to choose for my career.”

Bebbingtonia Islander

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UNI COUNSELLORS’ CORNER IN THE SPOTLIGHT...

Willamette University, USA

“Willamette University is far away from the East Coast prestige machine in both geography and philosophy. It is a place where you will grow if you take advantage of the university’s abundant offerings and active community.”

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illamette is a premier, coeducational, residential, private liberal arts university founded in 1842. The first university established in the western US, Willamette’s historic 60-acre campus, located across the street from the Oregon State Capitol, is an attractive blend of red brick buildings, huge trees, and sweeping, expansive green space.

Located in Oregon’s capital city of Salem, Willamette enjoys the environmental beauty and creative, civic-minded culture of the Pacific Northwest. Willamette has more than 100 existing student clubs and organisations, and if students still cannot find one that suits them, they are encouraged to start their own.

UNI OFFERS...

Congratulations on offers from University of Bath, Loughborough University and University of Surrey

Benedict Winyard, Year 13

“I chose these universities as they all have a reputable name and connections with large organisations, which was a large influencer for me as the courses that I have applied for allow for an industrial placement year, meaning I will be given the opportunity to apply and hopefully work for a large business that operates within my desired career path. It was also important for me to apply for a campus style university as it would remind me of Patana and Bangkok. Likewise, there are a wide variety of extra-curriculars and societies at each of these universities which I believe is important for one's physical and mental health, and these will also help me to create new friendships and connections with people from different cultures.

Concerning the actual programmes, I chose a variety of business management focused programmes but essentially all of them cover a diverse range of management theory. Each of them would allow me to dictate a substantial part of my course by granting optional topics to pick from which would ultimately help me tailor my course to suit my preferred career path in the future.”

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CALLING ALL KOREAN FAMILIES

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he Home Languages programme needs your help.

We would like to find out what language needs you might have as a community and how we might support our Korean students in maintaining and developing their Home Language. If you would like to learn more about the Home Language programme and to contribute to the discussion, please join us for a coffee and a chat on Wednesday 6th February at 8am in LIB207 (second floor of the Secondary Library). Please click here to confirm your attendance.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms Ondine at onul@patana.ac.th

THAI BASIC CONVERSATIONAL COURSES FOR ADULTS (PARENTS) IN BLOCK 3

Basic Thai Conversation for Complete Beginners

Thai Conversation for Intermediates

This course is designed for non-Thai speakers who have absolutely no previous experience of the Thai language.

Students will get the opportunity to learn how to greet and introduce themselves, basic vocabulary for social contexts including food, drinks, shopping, asking for directions, saying the date and time and engagement with Thai culture.

This course is designed for students who already have a basic grasp of the Thai language. Topics will cover grammar, everyday life conversational vocabulary and Thai culture to help learners communicate in Thai social contexts.

Block 3 2018-19 Day: Monday Time: 8:00am - 10:00am Dates: 11/02/19 – 01/04/19 (7 sessions) Cost: 4,200 baht (600 baht/session) Places: 6 -14 Teacher: Khun Nittaya Venue: FHC 201 (Second floor of Front Hard Court building)

Block 3 2018-19 Day: Monday Time: 10:10am – 12:10pm Dates: 11/02/19 – 01/04/19 (7 sessions) Cost: 4,200 baht (600 baht/session) Places: 6 -14 Teacher: Khun Nittaya Venue: FHC 201 (Second floor of Front Hard Court building)

If you would like to join a conversational course, please email thai@patana.ac.th by Friday 8th February to register. The invoice will be given to you in class.

ECA AND SPORTS NEWS Reminders:

• Block 2 ECAs have now ended for Secondary students.

• Season 3 Under 15 and Under 13 sports trials are on 6th and 7th February • All Block 3 ECAs and Season 3 sports will commence on Monday 11th February.

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Please note the menu is updated for the following week on Friday at 1pm

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THAI SMART CARD: KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER Dear Parents, Thai Smart Card, the vendor who provides our Patana Card, has informed us that we need to complete the information required for the KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations that come from the government. The KYC programme ensures that all customers can be effectively and accurately identified and verified, as well as being considered an essential programme for combatting money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

You will be receiving, through your youngest child enrolled at school, forms for each of the people in your family who hold a Patana Card. Please check that the information on the form is correct, make any additions/corrections, sign the form and return it to school. For nannies and drivers, please fill in their details, include a copy of their Thai ID or passport and get them to sign the form. You can either drop the completed and signed forms off at our Reception desk, the Primary and Secondary offices or send it to school with your child.

In order to continue using your Patana Card without interruption, please submit the document to school no later than 5th April 2019.

Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Best regards, Bangkok Patana School Sunantinee Hamilton (Toon) Head of Services

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Friday 15th Febraury School Photograph Catch Up Day Monday 18th February Half Term Monday 25th February School re-opens Thursday 14th March Patana Jazz and Blues Concert Friday 15th March Red Nose Day Monday 18th March IB Art Exhibition Opening

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MONITORING AIR QUALITY AT BANGKOK PATANA SCHOOL M

any parents may not be aware about how we monitor air quality on our school campus. Since early December we have been including our Air Quality Policy in Patana News, and here is some more information on how we get readings and manage the process. Our policy was developed in consultation with other international schools and is in line with the US EPA guidelines.

We use the data provided from two official Thai government sites, both of which use data directly sourced from the Air Quality and Noise Management Bureau (Whilst these are the main sites, we also monitor readings from other sites): 1. http://air4thai.pcd.go.th/web/station.php?station=05t 2. http://aqmthai.com/public_report.php Besides being very high quality units able to deliver detailed readings, the Bureau’s monitors use a beta ray system certified by the US EPA, which is more accurate and precise than the light scattering method used by other systems.

We refer to two sets of air pollution data: a) AQI: Measures five air pollutants (particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and ozone), and converts the measured pollutant concentrations to a number using a globally accepted formula. b) PM2.5: refers to atmospheric particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers.

We monitor the Air Quality readings everyday so that we can recognise shifts in trends. At 6.00am and 11.00am, we report the average reading over the past 24 hours to Senior Leadership (example email here) who then follow the directions in the Air Quality Policy. (In the file here you can see the historical PM2.5 readings and AQI readings.) Of the two data sets (AQI and PM 2.5), we act on the reading which indicates the greatest level of risk.

We reference readings using the Bangna monitoring station which is 2km from our campus. From time to time we contract third parties to take readings on campus. In third party tests using a gravimetric method also certified by the US EPA, comparing the air on campus to the Bangna monitoring station, the air was between 33% to 65% better on campus. However, we use the readings at the Bangna station as this gives us a more conservative measure.

During January and into early February, Bangkok typically experiences a greater concentration of days when the air quality registers as ‘Caution for Sensitive Groups’ and ‘Caution for All’. In school, we have been bringing Primary children indoors from 7.20am if the 6.00am reading is in the category of ‘Caution for All’. If we are still in the ‘Caution for All’ category at 11.00am, then Primary students are brought inside earlier during lunchtimes and for their ECAs. Throughout the day, we make changes such as having Year 1 and 2 children complete their PE lessons indoors if we are in the ‘Caution for All’ category. In Secondary School as well, students’ time outdoors is limited and adjusted during the day.

As always, we will continue to evaluate our current measures and procedures to ensure we are providing a good environment for our community.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP US? We have received feedback from many parents unhappy with private cars that are left idling in the parking lots, particularly in Foundation Stage. Please make sure your vehicle engine is turned off while parked at school. As well, using the school transport system helps reduce the number of cars on the roads and in our school parking lots, while providing a safe journey to school.

If you require more information, please contact our Cross Campus Principal at pose@patana.ac.th.

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a division of Bangkok Opera Foundation

a nonprofit educational An invitation to and cultural entity registered with the Ministry of Cu 48 Sukhumvit Soi 33, Bangkok 10110 Thailand • 34 Soi Piphat 2, Silom Road, Bangkok 105

Jesus Christ Superstar Tel: (02) 231-5273 fax: (02) 231-5280, www.operasiam.com

Opera Siam is the first professional Thai production compan license to do a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the world successful creator of music theater. The production is Jesus and it will be staged, with 60-piece symphony orchestra, a la cast, and large ensemble, on February 1 and 7:30 pm, and Fe and 7:30 at the 1,500 seat Thailand Cultural Center. The reso Thailand’s international known opera company are being ca create a memorable spectacle for this highly popular “rock o featuring a number of our students in the cast!

2 of all time by Rolling Stone, best selling album worldwide

Because of the special nature of this production, we are offe for schools, clubs, and religious organizations, starting with to groups of 10, and higher reductions for larger groups.

February 1st at 7:30pm February 2nd at 2:00pm and 7:30pm School tours can by special arrangement include a backstage Thailand Cultural Centre photo-op with stars of the show or other special additions.

If your group would like a special arrangement for Jesus Chr Opera Siam is the first professional Thai production company to receive a please talk to Khun Watsiri to make your reservations. She license to do a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the world’s most successful by contacting LINE @operasiam (fastest way) and also by te creator of music theater. The production, Jesus Christ Superstar, will be 061-971-6477 or sending an email to tickets@bangkokopera. staged with 60-piece symphony orchestra, a large international cast and ensemble, on February 1st at 7:30pm, and Febrary 2nd at 2:00pm and 7:30pm in the 1,500 seat Thailand Cultural Center.

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Tickets are being offered to the Bangkok Patana community at a 50% off Somtow Sucharitkul discouted rate. For more information visit www.operasiam.com/jcs Artistic Director of Opera Siam

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