Field notes, v1753
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Stebbins, R. 1963 Asian Trip Bengkok Jan. 28 He called to our attention the following report which he thought would be of some interest in our survey: Nicholls, Frank G., June, 1960, Report No. TAO/THA/, A program for the development of scientific research in Thailand. Prepared for the Government of Thailand by F.G. Nicholls. Appointed under the United Nations Program of Technical Assistance. I believe Nicholls is an Australian. It seems, however, to have little to do with secondary school education. Pradiath mentioned that U.N. funds had been received to set up a corporate corporation based on the Report. Pradiath is very much aware of BSCS and PSSC work and translations are being prepared and subject matter adapted to the country. CHEM study materials are also being considered but he was unaware of the Chemical Bond Study. Robman of BSCS came through about 4 months ago and translation of BSCS material is underway. The plan is to adapt all of the material to Thailand and to do so in installments published in the "Science Magazine". At each printing enough extra pages are being run up to make up text books in which will