Thais bag gold in Physics Olympiad
Thai students snared three gold, one silver and one bronze medals at the 43rd International Physics Olympiad in Estonia.
The three gold medallists were Paphop Sawasdee from Triam Udom Suksa School, who was also recognised as attaining the sixth highest score, Natthanan Tantiwasadakan from Suankularb Wittayalai School and Puthipong Worasaran from Mahidol Wittayanusorn School.
The silver medal went to Pongsapak Sawasdirak from Triam Udom Suksa and the bronze to Supanut Thanasilp from Mahidol Wittayanusorn.
The competition from July 1524 drew 378 students from 81 countries. A Hungarian student was able to get the highest score, followed by two students from China and two from Taiwan.
The Thai representatives would arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 12.50pm tomorrow.
“The competition helps encourage Thai students to learn more about science. The process that selects eligible students from across the country has inspired them to try to improve their knowledge in science so that they can be selected to represent Thailand,” Paphop said.
He aims to become a scientist, engineer or researcher, as he wants to develop medical and industrial equipment.
Natthanan said he would be awarded a King’s Scholarship to study abroad. He hopes to become a lecturer who passes on knowledge to students and carries out research to upgrade Thais and knowledge.
Puthipong would be given a scholarship provided for international Olympiad medallists to study abroad. He looks forward to teaching and conducting research after graduation.