Maths-terpieces: Thai students bring home a gold mine of medals

Thai students have pulled off a remarkable achievement, bagging an impressive 24 medals—including five golds—at the 2024 International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) for primary school students in China. The prestigious event unfolded in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, from October 1 to 6.

Thanu Wongchinda, Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), announced that a talented team of 24 Thai students took part in the competition, split evenly with 12 competing in mathematics and 12 in science.

The IMSO is a renowned global contest that challenges the maths and science prowess of students under 13. This year’s competition attracted 263 young minds from 18 countries, showcasing the best of the best.

Three Thai students excelled in the mathematics category, winning gold medals. Chatdanai Limsirirangsan from Krabi International School, Phuttipong Nontikarn from Srisawangvong School in Hat Yai district, and Phetprima Sretthapiyanont from Mater Dei School in Bangkok were the gold medalists in maths.

In the science category, Nethisada Tangyingyong from Wat Khao Kloi School in Hat Yai and Waris Suwanchatri from Saengthong Vitthaya School in Hat Yai secured gold medals. The remaining Thai participants earned nine silver medals and ten bronze medals, reported Bangkok Post.

“The Thai contestants also won the Best Overall Maths award and the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) Discovery award.

“These students will have the opportunity to participate in international contests.”

In related news, in a spectacular display of linguistic prowess and cultural mastery, the Thailand finals of the 23rd Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students concluded with a bang at Rangsit University in Pathum Thani.

Thirty talented students from 17 universities across Thailand showcased their exceptional Chinese language skills and deep understanding of Chinese culture. Participants captivated the audience and judges with speeches on the theme, One World, One Family, and tackled challenging questions from experts.

In other news, a Thai student has gained international recognition by winning a design competition for the Red Bull Racing Formula One car to be used in the British Grand Prix.