BRITISH COUNCIL'S "NEW LOOK, NEW WELCOME" 3 Day Launch Celebration

Bangkok--Nov 6--TQPR Thailand The British Council has been a centre of learning and sharing between the United Kingdom and Thailand for over 60 years. The British Council will be launching its "New Look, New Welcome" programme on from 8 - 10 November. This campaign will launch our new- look premises in Siam Square, a new-look website and a new-look logo, which will further strengthen the partnerships and opportunities offered by the British Council in Thailand. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will graciously preside over the Opening Ceremony for the British Council's refurbished Siam Square offices on 8 November. The new-look premises, website and logo together provide a welcoming, informative, and contemporary experience for everyone who visits the British Council either in-person or on-line. At the same time, these changes will reinforce our continuing commitment to building lasting, mutually-beneficial partnerships and links between Thailand and the UK by connecting people with creative ideas and learning opportunities. "New Look, New Welcome" celebrations will take place from 8 - 10 November with each day focusing on a different theme of the British Council's "New Look", offering a range of innovative and fun activities. Friday, 8 November: Partnership Day HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will graciously preside over the Opening Ceremony of the refurbished Siam Square premises. Attending the ceremony will be invited guests representing the British Council's long-term partners from the Thai Government, the education and cultural sectors, as well as the private sector. During her visit, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will inaugurate the British Council's new website and launch an innovative on-line support service for teachers of English in Thailand. Saturday, 9 November: Opportunity Day This day will focus on the opportunities that the British Council can offer through its new facilities, initiatives and services. There will be events throughout the day for young people and their families. These will include: - Angie Hastings, a young Thai celebrity, launching the British Council's Thai-UK Teen Network, as well as the Real UK competition - tours of the refurbished building - fun activities for teens and their parents - showcasing of the new i-zone (Interactive Zone) and - introducing the new Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Room In the afternoon one of Europe's foremost steel bands, The Mangrove Steel Band, will be playing from the back of a truck in central Bangkok, recreating the party atmosphere of the renowned London's Notting Hill Street Carnival. Sunday, 10 November: Creativity Day The third day of "New Look, New Welcome" celebrations will demonstrate the creativity required for the face-lift of the British Council building. The project architect, Khun Kannika R'kul, Director of Leigh & Orange (Thailand) will demonstrate how the creation of New Look, New Welcome was conceived and designed. This will be followed by a workshop for students of architecture to sketch their own concept of a 'Classroom of the Future'. Maria Stukoff, an innovative media consultant from the UK will also be presenting highlights of a new media workshop to explore the cutting-edge of Thai and UK creativity in digital art. The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. Established by Royal Charter as an independent organisation, the British Council works closely with the British Government's Foreign & Commonwealth Office and with the British Embassy in each of the 109 countries in which the Council operates. In Thailand, the British Council works to build long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships and networks between Thailand and the UK by projecting creativity and offering opportunities to connect with the latest skills, ideas and experience. For further information please contact: Arunee Achakulwisut or Surat Tantanawiwat /Ganitta Puengworn British Council TQPR Thailand Tel.: 02 252 6136/8 or 02 652 5480/9, ext. 109 Tel.: 02 260-5820 Fax: 02 253 5312 Fax: 02 260-5847/8 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] End. -SN-

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