Congratulations and commendations to the students of the Faculty of Education, Ubon Ratchathani University, on receiving the Royal Trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, for winning first place at the national level in the 2026 Youth Role Model Competition in Thai Etiquette and Social Manners, at the university and higher vocational certificate (HVC) level. The award ceremony was presided over by Ms. Sabida Thaiseth, Minister of Culture, and was attended by student representatives and their supervising teachers.He received the royal trophy, a cash prize of 50,000 baht, and a certificate of honor. The ceremony, held at the Small Auditorium of the Thailand Cultural Centre on September 14, 2026, was attended by executives from the Ministry of Culture, executives from the Department of Cultural Promotion, teachers, students, and university students.
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The national final round of the 2026 Youth Role Model Contest in Thai Etiquette and Social Manners marked the first time that a team representing Ubon Ratchathani University's Faculty of Education participated. Their outstanding performance showcased their knowledge, skills, accuracy, and graceful adherence to Thai etiquette, leading to their victory and the award of the Royal Trophy bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
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This achievement was made possible through the collaboration and support of the Student Development Division, Faculty of Education, Ubon Ratchathani University, and the Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Cultural Office. The third-year students from the Faculty of Education who participated in the competition were: Ms. Thanawan Kotprathum (Thai Language major), Mr. Thanakrit Rungsang (Biology major), Ms. Peeranant Faphimai (Thai Language major), and Mr. Amarin Ngamsang (Social Studies major). The reserve representative was Mr. Thammapapon Kamutharat (Mathematics major).Ms. Raksina Phetchai (Social Studies major) and her supervising and advisor teachers include: Acting Sub-Lieutenant Netniyamas Wannapayan, Ms. Nonglak Soongsumal (Supervising Teacher), and Mr. Phan Phongphol (Advisor).
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 It is an honor and pride of Ubon Ratchathani University, which reflects its commitment to developing students to academic excellence and maintaining a good national culture, and is a model of the university's truly desirable graduate identity, “Creative, Harmonious, Socially Conscientious”.

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