HONG KONG – Thai students have won two gold medals from the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2016, along with two silver medals, a bronze medal and one honorable mention, the IPST has announced.
The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) President Pornpun Waitayangkoon announced Thai students have won two gold medals, two silver medals, one bronze medal, and an honorable mention from the 57th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), held in Hong Kong during 6-16 July 2016.
The gold medalists are Krit Boonsiriseth and Pachara Sawettamalya from Triam Udom Suksa School, while winners of silver medal are Sivakorn Sanguanmoo from Suankularb Wittayalai School, and Chesphongphach Buranasilp from Mahidol Wittayanusorn School. The bronze medal winner is Suchakree Chueluecha from Bangkok Christian College, and Treetased Vividhwara from Patumwan Demonstration School of Srinakharinwirot University was winner of the honorable mention.
The Thai IMO contestants are scheduled to arrive back in Thailand at Suvarnabhumi Airport on flight TG 693 at 8:45 p.m. of 16 July 2016. The IPST is scheduled to hold a welcoming ceremony for the Thai competitors on the arrival date.
