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Highlight on UH Mānoa’s New Thai Language Lecturer, Chinoko Shirakura


UH News recently featured Chinoko Shirakura, the university’s new Thai language lecturer, whose work is grounded in a deep passion for identity, heritage, and connection. A current graduate student in the Multicultural Education Program at UH Mānoa, Chinoko began teaching in January 2025 when the Thai language program officially launched. This fall, Shirakura’s students are also launching a Thai Language Club—a student-led initiative that reflects the growing interest and enthusiasm for the program.

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