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Ratchasima Wittayalai's 'Ratchasi Join Forces' Event Aims for World Pas de Deux Title

Ratchasima Wittayalai's 'Ratchasi Join Forces' Event Aims for World Pas de Deux Title

Matichon•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Ratchasima Wittayalai is raising funds through the 'Ratchasi Join Forces' event to support its internationally acclaimed pas de deux team's participation in world competitions in Germany and the Netherlands.

  • •Ratchasima Wittayalai organized the 'Ratchasi Join Forces' event to raise funds for the school's pas de deux team.
  • •The team has been invited to compete in the 'European Music Contest (EMC 2026)' in Germany and the 'World Music Contest (WMC 2026)' in the Netherlands.
  • •The estimated cost for the team's participation is over 3.6 million THB.
  • •Significant donations were received from various organizations and individuals, including over 1.4 million THB from R.T.A. Thotsakan Sermsamran for stadium renovation.

Overview

  • •On May 29, the 'Ratchasi Join Forces' event was held at Ratchasima Wittayalai's 113-year-old building.
  • •The 'Ratchasi Join Forces' event was organized to raise funds for the school's pas de deux team's global competition.
  • •The Ratchasima Wittayalai pas de deux team won the Royal Trophy from King Vajiralongkorn in 2026, leading to invitations to international competitions.
  • •The estimated budget for the team's travel and participation in the world competitions is over 3.6 million THB.
  • •Ratchasima Wittayalai's pas de deux team will compete in the 'European Music Contest (EMC 2026)' and the 'World Music Contest (WMC 2026)'.
  • •The team is scheduled to depart for the competitions between June 30 and July 14, 2026.
  • •R.T.A. Thotsakan Sermsamran donated over 1.4 million THB for the renovation of the school's stadium.
  • •The school stadium requires extensive renovation due to decades of use and deterioration, in order to provide a functional facility for students.

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Key Entities

Organization

Ratchasima Wittayalai(ราชสีมาวิทยาลัย)ℹ️
A school organizing a fundraising event for its pas de deux team's international competitions.
Nakhon Ratchasima Secondary Educational Service Area Office(สำนักงานเขตพื้นที่ การศึกษามัธยมศึกษานครราชสีมา)
The governing body under which Ratchasima Wittayalai operates.
Ratchasima Wittayalai Old Students Association (ROS 74)(สมาคมนักเรียนเก่าราชสีมาวิทยาลัย (รส.74))
An alumni association that provided a donation and whose honorable advisor made a significant personal contribution.
Ratchasima Wittayalai Parent-Teacher Association(สมาคมผู้ปกครอง และครู โรงเรียนราชสีมาวิทยาลัย)
An association that donated funds to support the school's pas de deux team's international competition.
Pilanthat Ovath Foundation(มูลนิธิปิลันธน์โอวาท)
A foundation that donated funds to support the school's pas de deux team's international competition.
Ratchasima Wittayalai Foundation(มูลนิธิราชสีมาวิทยาลัย)
A foundation that donated funds to support the school's pas de deux team's international competition.

Person

Mr. Udom Prompanjai(นายอุดม พรหมพันธ์ใจ)
Chairman of the Basic Education School Committee of Ratchasima Wittayalai, who presided over the 'Ratchasi Join Forces' event.
King Vajiralongkorn(พระบาทสมเด็จพระวชิรเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว)ℹ️
The reigning monarch who awarded the Royal Trophy won by Ratchasima Wittayalai's pas de deux team in 2026.
R.T.A. Thotsakan Sermsamran(ร.ต.อ.ทศกัณฑ์ เสริมสำราญ)
An honorable advisor to the Ratchasima Wittayalai Old Students Association (ROS 74) who made a significant personal donation for stadium renovation.
Mr. Prasert ChandrR'engtong(นายประเสริฐ จันทรรวงทอง)
Minister of Education who contributed to the fundraising effort for the pas de deux team.
Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop(นายสุวัจน์ ลิปตพัลลภ)ℹ️
Former Deputy Prime Minister who contributed to the fundraising effort for the pas de deux team.

Place

Germany(เยอรมนี)ℹ️
The country where the 'European Music Contest (EMC 2026)' will be held, and where Ratchasima Wittayalai's pas de deux team will compete.
Netherlands(เนเธอร์แลนด์)ℹ️
The country where the 'World Music Contest (WMC 2026)' will be held, and where Ratchasima Wittayalai's pas de deux team will compete.
Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province(อ.เมืองนครราชสีมา จ.นครราชสีมา)
The location of Ratchasima Wittayalai school, where the fundraising event was held.