Phuket 9-Year-Old Wins International Coding Championship
A 9-year-old student from Phuket won two gold medals at the international Coding Olympiad in Rome, ranking first globally in his age group among competitors from over 150 countries.
A 9-year-old student from True Coding School Phuket named Pace has achieved a remarkable feat at the Coding Olympiad 2026 international championship held in Rome, Italy. Competing against young talent from more than 150 countries, he secured two gold medals as a global champion and ranked first in the world for his age group based on final scores.
Pace's achievement represents more than individual success—supporters view it as proof that Thailand and Southeast Asia can excel in cutting-edge technology and international competition. The victory has generated widespread enthusiasm on social media, with many celebrating the young programmer as a role model for the next generation of Asian innovators. His accomplishment challenges conventional perceptions about Thailand's contributions to global science and technology.
