Krabi School Marching Band Wins Two Top Awards in China
Ammartpatichnukul School's marching band from Krabi won two top awards at an international competition in China and earned an invitation to perform at Peking University, bringing honor to Thailand on the global stage.
The marching band of Ammartpanichnukul School in Krabi has brought home two major awards from an international competition in China and received an invitation to perform at Peking University. The school's marching band previously won the championship at the Korat Band of Thailand (KBOT), competing for the royal trophy of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, and was selected to represent Thailand at an international competition in China.
The delegation of 91 people, comprising 72 students and 19 parents and supervisors, was led by marching band director Suphawat Thongkaew and travelled via Thai Airways between Krabi and Beijing. The band recently made Thailand proud by winning the championship at the DRUM CORPS ASIA – International Marching Arts Competition, held in Baodi, Tianjin, from July 19 to 21, 2026.
The students won first place in the Marching Field Show category as well as the Best Performance award, along with a cash prize. The Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing hosted a luncheon to congratulate the students and celebrate their achievement. The band was additionally invited to give a special performance at Peking University, marking another proud achievement for Thai youth and providing an opportunity to showcase Thailand's reputation, culture and potential on the international stage.
