Pubdate: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 Source: Nation, The (Thailand) Copyright: 2004 Nation Multimedia Group Contact: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1963 EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURE CD AIMS TO STEER YOUNGSTERS AWAY FROM HARM Microsoft Thailand and a local software-developer have joined hands with the Information and Communication Technology to produce and distribute a CD to teach local youngsters about the danger of drug abuse. Moontra Kid from Microsoft and CyberPlanet Interactive was made with a Bt12-million grant from the Software Industry Promotion Agency. Microsoft Thailand said 100,000 copies of the CD had been distributed to 100 Bangkok schools. The CD adventure's hero, Moontra Kid, becomes weak and unable to compete after taking illicit drugs but grows strong again after drinking milk. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin