World title for Thai

       A Thai student has triumphed over the largest field of competitors ever in the annual Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office
       Kankawin Kowsrihawat, 17, was the winner of this year's World Champion in Word 2007 contest. In its eighth year, the 2009 Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office boasted more than 80,000 student competitors from 53 countries, who participated in local, national and regional rounds before culminating in the world championship in Toronto, Canada.
       "After I heard I was the winner, I was very glad," said Kankawint, who received a grand-prize scholarship fund of US$6,500 (221,000 baht).
       After graduating from high school, he plans to continue his education and study computer science.
       The Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office has grown steadily since its inauguration in 2002 as a regional event in Asia. All told, more than 250,000 students from all over the world have competed for the coveted title of World Champ in its eight-year history.