Six hundred young dancers were honoured for their exceptional achievements at the ATOD International Dance Competition 2024–2025 during a ceremony held on Sunday, 23 March 2025, at Aksra Theatre, King Power.
H.E. Police General Permpoon Chidchob, Minister of Education, and H.E. Dr Angela Jane Macdonald PSM, Australian Ambassador to Thailand, delivered congratulatory speeches and presented commemorative photographs to the winners, who achieved first place, gold medals, and the highest overall scores in the prestigious competition.
The ATOD International Dance Competition, held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, celebrates youth excellence in the performing arts across Thailand and internationally. The event highlighted not only the technical skill and artistry of the young dancers but also their dedication and spirit of perseverance.
The evening concluded on a high note, with heartfelt celebrations and words of encouragement from the distinguished guests, before the participants returned safely to their hometowns.
Youth representatives present garlands to the guest of honour and distinguished guests. Seated, second and third from left: H.E. Dr Angela Jane Macdonald, Australian Ambassador to Thailand; H.E. Police General Permpoon Chidchob, Minister of Education; M.L. Preeyapun Sridhavat; and members of the competition committee.
H.E. Dr Angela Jane Macdonald PSM, Australian Ambassador to Thailand, graciously delivers a congratulatory speech to the young winners.
H.E. Police General Permpoon Chidchob, H.E. Dr Angela Jane Macdonald, and Dr M.L. Preeyapun Sridhavat pose for a commemorative photo with faculty members from various institutions, whose teachers received recognitions for their member and associate teacher status.