A student from the KKU Demonstration School (Nong Khai Campus) wins an international environmental art award, selected from over 25,000 entries worldwide.

The Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University extends its warmest congratulations to Miss Jinatta Banjongpisan, a Grade 5 student from the Demonstration School of Khon Kaen University Nong Khai Campus. She has brought immense pride to Thailand and the institution by winning a prestigious international award on the global environmental art stage.

This remarkable achievement took place at the 16th Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children, a global initiative from Japan. The contest aims to empower youth worldwide to unleash their creativity and express their thoughts under the inspiring theme, “Let's make our environment sustainable, together!”

This year's competition was highly competitive, featuring a staggering 25,159 artworks submitted by children from 31 countries across the globe. However, driven by her outstanding talent and a powerful visual message regarding environmental conservation, Jinatta’s masterpiece successfully captured the judges' hearts. Under the dedicated guidance of her advisor, Mr. Naruebet Kaeokhamngam, she proudly secured the esteemed "Jury's Special Prize."

The grand award ceremony is scheduled to be officially held on August 8, 2026, at CentralWorld, Bangkok.

The Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, joins in celebrating this monumental success with Miss Jinatta Banjongpisan, her family, and all the supportive faculty members. This award not only reflects the exceptional artistic potential of Thai youth but also serves as a crucial global voice, utilizing art to echo environmental awareness and inspire sustainable change worldwide.

BY :AI Gemini