Google Invites Thai Schoolkids To Doodle Their Vision For Thailand

Google invites Thai schoolkids to doodle their vision for Thailand

By The Nation

Google Southeast Asia today announced the first-ever 'Doodle 4 Google' initiative for Thailand's schools, supported by the Education Ministry and sponsored in part by Thailand Knowledge Park.

Students from 5 to 18 years old across the country are challenged to design a Google 'doodle' inspired by the theme "My Thailand", sharing an inspiring image that represents what they love about their nation using the Google logo. Full details of the competition can be found at www.google.co.th/doodle4google .

The winning student will have their doodle appear on Google's Thailand homepage (www.google.co.th) on the first day of this year's Songkran festival to be viewed by millions of people. This national winner will also receive an all-expenses paid trip to Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA , a new laptop, scholarship money and technology funding for his or her school. The top 40 finalists will be flown to an award ceremony in Bangkok in April.

Pornthip Kongchun, Google's head of marketing for Thailand, said: "Our logo lets us reflect the ever-changing world around us, and celebrate special people, events and dates. We can't wait to see the creative visions of Thailand created by young Thais all over the country."

Dr. Chaipreuk Sereerak, Deputy Secretary-General of the Basic Education Commission, MOE said, "Google is a great tool that helps us search for information or learn more innovations and it is very popular among Thai users. The Google Doodle 4 Google contest inspired by the theme "My Thailand" opens windows for Thai children to demonstrate their artistic talents, creativity and imagination that portray Thai culture and identity. All of which connect Thai values to global platforms through the doodle displayed on the Google webpage. I believe that this program stimulates more searches and creativity that we are showcasing many wonderful aspects of Thailand to the world."

-- The Nation 2010-01-26

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