Theun-Hinboun Private School
Theun-Hinboun Private School (THPS) was one of THPC's earliest development for the people of the Lao PDR, and since those first days, THPC's focus has been the importance of education development. The THPS, which opened in 1996 in Khounkham District, Khammuan Province, is a private Lao school that is fully funded by THPC. THPS is open to all children from the local villages as well as children of THPC staff with more than 50% of the current enrolment from the local villagers. The facilities include 12 classrooms from Primary 1 to Secondary 7, a library, a laboratory, and a computer room. All teachers are qualified professional Lao teachers with experience in the national curriculum. THPS charges a nominal fee of 150,000 kip per student every academic year. THPC provides 25 scholarships to students from low-income families and with such scholarships, these students are not required to pay the school fee and THPC provides a school uniform and learning materials.
- Ms. Tadam Markvilay, a Secondary 7 scholarship student, says that her family has low income and it is very good for her to be a THPS student. Strict rules and high competition in the school help her to be a diligent and hardworking student which will fulfill her dream to continue her study in Medical University after completing the secondary school. Being a doctor is her dream job, as she will be able to treat patients and help everyone to stay healthy.
Ms. Tadam Markvilay, a local student who has been studying at THPS
from year 1 to yea 12 wishes to study at Medicine University in the near future
THPS offers modern facilities to children
THPS is regularly identified as the one of the top schools at both the district and provincial level. In addition, THPS has sent more than 20 students to compete at the National Exams and has won many awards with a 1st place award in 2009 and two 3rd place awards in 2010 and 2015.
THPC is committed to fully supporting THPS with annual funding($200,000/year) to ensure its continuous good quality education for the children from the local villages so that they have more opportunities to study and further their education at universities after they graduated from THPS.
University Scholarships
Every year, THPS awards a full university scholarship to a student who has graduated from THPS. This scholarship program has been running since 2012, and students from the local villages (not children from THPC staff) who have attended THPS from M1 to M7 (Grade 6-12) are eligible for this scholarship.
The scholarship is given to the best student who demonstrates academic promise, makes a significant effort to their studies, and contributes to school life. If there are more than one top candidate, the student whose family has a lower income will be given preference.
Students are allowed to pick which university in Laos that they wish to attend also which program that they will take at the university. The scholarship covers all costs to attend university such as tuition fees, books and living expenses. The scholars are under no obligation to work or repay THPC once they graduated from university, and thus, they are free to choose whatever career they want after graduation.
Currently, there is one student studying at the Lao-Korea Institute and the other two students are studying at the National University of Laos.
Mr. Sonexay Inthalad, a student from local and low-income family expresses that “he was very happy and felt grateful to be awarded a scholarship from THPC which every poor student wants to follow their dream in continuing their study at an university. Without the scholarship he would not have the opportunity to go to university because his family could not support him.”
Response to Public Enquiries
• THPC response to International Rivers letter, Nov 2014
• THPC response to International Rivers/Fivas letter, Feb 2013
• THPC response to International Rivers letter, Nov 2012
• THPC response to International Rivers, Feb 2012
Implementation
- 25 Years of Making Laos Proud Marh 2023
- Theun-Hinboun: 20 Years of Operations March 2018 (English)
- Theun-Hinboun Plant Summary May 2014 (English)
- SED Expansion Project: Progress 2008-2012 (Lao version)
- SED Expansion Project Vol 2: 2011 to Commercial Operations
- SED Expansion Project Vol 1: Inception-2010
- 2017 Social Monitoring Report
- 2016 Social Monitoring Report
- 2015 Social Monitoring Report
- 2014 Social Monitoring Report
- 2013 Social Monitoring Report
- 2012 Social Monitoring Report
- 2011 Social Monitoring Report
- 2010 Social Monitoring Report
- 2009 Social Monitoring Report
Project Planning & Policy Documents
Downstream
- Middle Hinboun Relocation Plan (Eng), Dec 2014
- Downstream Entitlement Policy and Implementation (Eng), May 2012
Environment
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) April 30 2008
- Environmental Management & Monitoring Plan (EMMP) April 30 2008
- Executive Summary for EIA and EMMP April 30 2008
- Executive Summary EIA and EMMP (Lao Language) April 30 2008
Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) April 2008
- RAP Part 1
- RAP Part 2
- RAP Part 3
- RAP Part 4
- RAP Executive Summary
- RAP Executive Summary (Lao Language)
Socio-Economic Data
Documents
THPC strives for transparency in its operations and makes as much documentation as possible available for public consultation.
The main resources available concern the various assessments and surveys carried out to assess environmental and social impacts, the plans set out to mitigate such impacts, and the results of the constant monitoring on THPC performance in these vital areas of the project. Documents are listed according to their date: the Planning page gives access to documents developed before or at the beginning of the Expansion Project construction, while the Implementation page lists reports on progress made during the construction and operation phases of the project.
News, reports and brochures on the project can be downloaded, along with various human interest features on people on the project area. THPC has in the past received letters from environmental advocacy groups alleging infringement of company obligations, and the company's responses to these letters are also published here.
If you cannot find the documents you are looking for, please contact THPC. Note that details of financial performance and contracts remain subject to disclosure agreements with project partners and are not released to the general public.