The crossword puzzle competition in full
swing.
Phasakorn Channgam
Eight area students will compete for a language scholarship to
Rangsit University in the final round of a national crossword puzzle
competition Dec. 14-16.
The high school and college students won their bids to the finals in the
Anti-Drugs Thai Language Triathlon by winning the semi-final round Oct.
19-23 at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sriracha.
Organized by the Thai Crossword Puzzle Club, the competition is aimed at
developing students’ abilities to read, write and speak Thai correctly.
By applying their knowledge and understanding through crossword puzzles,
they can better learn and memorize usage and spelling of Thai words,
crossword association founder Abhisit Ruenjit said.
More than 200 people initially started the multi-round crossword
competition. The semi-final round was open to 23 qualifiers, but only 16
attended.
Abhisit said the event was also held to honor HM the King’s upcoming
birthday. In line with that goal, the “cultural relations camp” during
which the semi-finals were held also hosted two speakers who documented
part of His Majesty’s legacy.
Longtime royal photographer Nom Pongkanchananukul’s “49 years of
Following His Majesty’s Footsteps” presentation covered his years
shooting photos of His Majesty’s domestic and international trips.
He said he was given an unobstructed view of HM the King’s interactions
with Thai citizens and how he listened to people’s problems and
formulated resolutions.
The second speaker, Pattaya Mail contributing writer Peter Cummins,
recounted his time spent with His Majesty at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club
in Pattaya when HM the King was participating in sailing events. Cummins
said he received personal instruction from His Majesty. The writer
eventually worked with Pattaya Mail Publishing Managing Director Peter
Malhotra to create a book about those events.
Officials and
competitors, pose for a commemorative photo with guest speakers Nom
Pongkanchananukul and Peter Cummins during the culture relation camp
activities at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.
