TAK : --A Burmese 12-year old boy caused a big stir in Tak province when he won the first prize of the Thai Handwriting Competition held by the Office of the Basic Education Commission on the occasion of the Thai National Language Day on Tuesday.
The Burmese who was identify as Yaza is studying in Prathom 3 at Arunmetha school in Pob Phra district of Tak where about 30 percent of the students are poor and live near the Thai-Burmese border.
He was born and grew up in Thailand, Yaza is considered as a Burmese immigrant.
Mrs Sang-aroon Sornchai, his Thai teacher, described Yaza as very deligent and dedicated to study and has represented the school at several handwriting competitions.
The 12 years old boy said he was very happy to be awarded the top prize and to bring fame to his school and family.
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