Five talented girls from Srisuwit School will spend the next year as Pattaya’s latest “Young PR Ambassadors.”
The “SV1 Team” of 15-year-olds – Chonlada Chanpaka, Phichaya Masom, Thanyalak Nakthong, Pijitra Singnakthum and Pakjira Teeraponkool – impressed judges of the 7th annual youth contest with their confidence, knowledge and preparedness at the June 28 finals at Royal Garden Plaza and took home 30,000 baht in prize money.
The “Modern City 8 Team” from Pattaya School No. 8 took second place and 20,000 baht while Srisuwit’s SV2 Team placed third, winning 10,000 baht. In all, Srisuwit put five teams of five youngsters in the top 10, also winning Royal Garden’s “Rising Star” award and the Best Orator prize for student Pijitra Singnakthum. Nattha Sangkhruamjai from Pattaya School No. 8 won the Most Talented award.
(L to R) Rungratree Thongsai, Narong Khummnaee, Deputy Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn, and Phraiwan Hongsa thank the judging committee for their time.
“We are delighted to win because we worked together to brainstorm various concepts and prepared extensively to learn information about Pattaya to use in our answers,” SV1 Team member Pijitra Singnakthum said.
Two team members had participated in previous contests, which helped them prepare captivating presentations, such as one called “Rain and Mimosa,” in which they contrasted the negatives of rain and the happiness of visiting “Mimosa,” a restaurant next to Jomtien Beach’s Ambassador Hotel.
The SV3 team from Srisuwit school performs in the final round.
“The children excelled in their performance and their confidence was outstanding,” said judge Rungratree Thongsai. “In this competition, the kids must learn to manage their time, speak clearly and be confident. The winning team prevailed in part because other teams went over their allotted three minutes or answer on point.”
A young student from Pattaya School No. 8 beams a beautiful smile during her team’s performance.
Organized by Pattaya tourism officials and supported by the Pattaya City Council, about 200 students from Pattaya and Banglamung entered the 7th annual Young Ambassador contest June 4. After undergoing several weekly rounds of training, written tests and oral presentations, the field was winnowed to 10 teams from Pattaya schools No. 8 and No. 3, Assumption School Sriracha and Srisuwit School.
“Youths are considered important individuals who need to have education instilled and must be aware of the importance of confidence and the history of Pattaya to work as public relations ambassadors to advertise Pattaya’s tourism to the world,” said Deputy Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn.
The winners will now spend select days over the next year at city events and promoting tourism.
The SV1 team from Srisuwit school wins over the judges with their performance.
Former Young Pattaya PR Ambassadors return to the stage to sing the ‘Hero’ song.
The final step of the Success team from Pattaya School No. 9, dancing to the theme “Art in Paradise and Light”.
Groovy dance moves from youths during the question & answer round of the Young Pattaya PR Ambassador 2013 contest.
Winning teams pose for posterity with judges and sponsors.
The SV1 team from Srisuwit School accepts their winning trophy from Pattaya’s deputy spokesperson Dumrongkiat Pinijkarn.
Pattaya School No. 9 supporters cheer on their Success team.
