Celebrating Our Students’ Achievements and Contributions to a Greener Earth

Exceptional People Outstanding Opportunities Riverside Senior Riverside Sixth form SHR Article

Arin (In) and Arisa (Aim) Thongtang, students at Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, Riverside, have showcased their remarkable talents and dedication to making a positive impact on both environmental advocacy and scientific fronts. On July 15, 2024, the US Embassy invited In and Aim to serve as guest speakers at the National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition, Below the Tides, with tremendous honour.

As co-founders of this conservation initiative, which focusses on marine life preservation and addressing pressing environmental issues, they shared their perspectives on how to engage youth in conservation efforts. In addition to their environmental advocacy, In and Aim demonstrated their prowess in the scientific community by participating in the 27th IUPAC International Conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE). 

The Minister of Education of Thailand attended this prestigious event, which gave them a platform to present their science project, “Green Secrets Unveiled: Probing Carbon Storage and Assessing Footprint in Living Spaces.” Competing against more than 60 high school teams, In and Aim stood out for their exceptional oral presentation, earning them a gold medal in the high school category.

Echoes of the Past: Sustainable Heritage Tourism was another project that In and Aim worked on. For this project, they used AI voiceovers and QR codes to improve the tourist experience while protecting the region’s cultural and environmental heritage. This was a modern way to promote and champion sustainable tourism in Samut Songkhram, highlighting places like the Amphawa Floating Market, Chaipattana Foundation, Somdul Agroforestry Home, and the Mangrove School. 

Additionally, on Monday 23rd September, In and Aim had the honour of being the only youth delegates to witness a pivotal moment in the Thai Parliament’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2032.

During the event, they had the opportunity to showcase their work to several notable figures, including the President of the Parliament, Mr. Won Mohammad Normathan; the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization, Mr. Pongpanu Svetarundra; and the UNDP Resident Representative for Thailand, Ms. Niamh Collier-Smith, among others.

These outstanding achievements are a testament to the holistic educational experience provided at Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, Riverside. By offering a balanced approach that nurtures both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement, the school enables students like In and Aim to flourish in various fields. 

We are incredibly proud of In and Aim, and we look forward to witnessing their continued impact in the future.