Special News: Recognizing Contributors and Awarding Excellence in Thai Media

Matichon•Politics•21d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai Newspaper Association honors distinguished individuals and organizations for their contributions to media, society, and culture.

•The Thai Newspaper Association held an event to present the "Newspaper Person of Honor" award and other accolades.
•Distinguished individuals were recognized for their significant impact on Thai sports media, political cartoons, and Chinese-language journalism.
•Organizations and individuals were awarded for their contributions to Buddhism, Dhamma education, public service, horticulture, and legal aid in Thailand.
•The association also announced recipients of the "Creative Headline Award" for 2025, with an awards ceremony scheduled for May 10, 2026.

Overview

•On May 6, a ceremony was held where Thiarat Nawangawat received an award from Nursing Officer Nurak Makaphan.
•Thiarat Nawangawat expressed honor and stated that receiving the award serves as significant encouragement to continue social missions.
•Nakorn Veeravichyada, President of the Newspaper Association of Thailand, announced the awarding of "Newspaper Person of Honor" for the 3rd time.
•Awards were given to individuals and organizations contributing to the media profession, education, society, and the nation.
•The "Newspaper Person of Honor" award aims to recognize influential figures like Ravie Loltong (founder of Siam Sport), comic artist Somchai Kotanyuthanant, and Pusadee Keetwongtanat (first female editor of a Chinese newspaper in Thailand).
•The "Honorable Organization" award was presented to Bodhiyard College 980 for promoting Buddhism, the "Samaneh Pluk Panya Tham" project for Dhamma education, and the "Jai Tueng Jai Kon Thai Mai Ting Gun" group for volunteer relief efforts.
•An award for outstanding contributions to the nation was given to Kampon Tansachar (Nong Nooch Garden Pattaya), Supachai Veerabhoochong (Bodhiyard College 980), and Kosolwat Intuchanyong (Director-General of the Office of the Attorney General for Rights Protection and Legal Aid).
•The "Creative Headline Award" for 2025 will be presented on May 10, 2026, at 13:30 - 16:00 at the Thai Life Insurance Auditorium, Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok, with former Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai as the guest of honor.

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Key Entities

Person

Thiarat Nawangawat(เธียรรัตน์ นะวะมะวัฒน์)

President of the Pure Heart Foundation, recipient of the "Philanthropist Award".

Mr. Nurak Makaphan(นายนุรักษ์ มาประณีต)

Privy Councilor who presented the "Philanthropist Award".

Her Royal Highness Princess Galyanivadhana Krom Luang Narathiwat Rajanagarindra(สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้ากัลยาณิวัฒนา กรมพระนราธิวาสราชนครินทร์ บดินทร เชษฐภคินี)

Royal dignitary commemorated at the "Remembering Royal Grace" event.

Nakorn Veeravichyada(นคร วีระประวัติ)

President of the Newspaper Association of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage.

Ravie Loltong(ระวิ โหลทอง)

Founder of Siam Sport Syndicate Public Company Limited, recognized as "The Prophet of Thai Sports Media".

Somchai Kotanyuthanant(สมชัย กตัญญุตานันท์)

Political cartoonist known as "Chai Ratchawat", recognized as one of the most influential political cartoonists in Thai media history.

Pusadee Keetwongtanat(ผุสดี คีตวรนาฏ)

Pioneering female editor of a Chinese-language newspaper in Thailand, a senior journalist dedicated to the profession for over half a century.

Supachai Chearavanont(ศุภชัย เจียรวนนท์)

Founder of the Samaneh Pluk Panya Tham Project.

Fandee-Fanden Jantananakorn(ฝันดี-ฝันเด่น จรรยาธนากร)

Artists who founded the "Jai Tueng Jai Kon Thai Mai Ting Gun" group.

Kampon Tansachar(กัมพล ตันสัจจา)

Chairman of Nong Nooch Garden Pattaya, recognized for transforming a fruit orchard into a world-renowned botanical garden and dinosaur kingdom.

Supachai Veerabhoochong(สุภชัย วีระภุชงค์)

Secretary-General of Bodhiyard College 980, instrumental in promoting Buddhist principles internationally and introducing "Dhammachai" to the global stage.

Kosolwat Intuchanyong(โกศลวัฒน์ อินทุจันทร์ยง)

Director-General of the Office of the Attorney General for Rights Protection and Legal Aid, dedicated to educating the public on legal matters.

Chuan Leekpai(ชวน หลีกภัย)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister of Thailand, invited to preside over and deliver a special lecture at the "Creative Headline Award" ceremony.

Organization

Pure Heart Foundation(มูลนิธิหัวใจบริสุทธิ์)

Foundation focused on creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for vulnerable groups in society.

The Social Welfare Council of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage(สภาสังคมสงเคราะห์แห่งประเทศไทย ในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์)

Royal patronage organization where an award ceremony was held.

Newspaper Association of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage(สมาคมหนังสือพิมพ์แห่งประเทศไทย ในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์)

Organization that presented "Newspaper Person of Honor" awards.

Siam Sport Syndicate Public Company Limited(บริษัท สยามสปอร์ต ซินดิเคท จำกัด (มหาชน))

Major sports media company founded by Ravie Loltong.

Bodhiyard College 980(สถาบันโพธิคยาวิชชาลัย 980)

Organization recognized for promoting the spread of Buddhism in all dimensions and organizing Dhamma campaigns.

Jai Tueng Jai Kon Thai Mai Ting Gun Group(กลุ่มใจถึงใจคนไทยไม่ทิ้งกัน)

A public volunteer group founded by artists "Fandee-Fanden Jantananakorn", focused on social assistance during crises, disasters, and for needy communities.

Place

Nong Nooch Garden Pattaya(สวนนงนุช พัทยา)

Botanical garden and tourist attraction in Chonburi province, recognized globally for its plant collections and landscape sculptures.

Thai Life Insurance Auditorium(หอประชุมเมืองไทยประกันชีวิต)

Venue for the "Creative Headline Award" ceremony in Bangkok.