Bangkok--Nov 24--124 Communications
Airports of Thailand proudly announces the result of Suvarnabhumi Airport photo and poetry contests in the topic ‘Suvarnabhumi Airport — the pride of Thai people’
Airports of Thailand Plc. or AOT, the initiator of the photo contest entitled ‘Suvarnabhumi Airport Photo Contest: Celebrating Gateway to Asia’ and Suvarnabhumi Airport Poetry Contest from October 20th to November 1st, 2005 and November 19 - 28, 2005 respectively makes known the lists of winners, runner-ups and complimentary prize winners.
The first prize of the photo contest goes to Mr. Boonlert Tangtaveevech, who wins a million-Baht cash prize along with plague and certificate. The first runner-up goes to Mr. Boonchai Chaivirooncharoen, who wins a 500,000-Baht cash prize while the second runner-up is handed to Ms. Burapa Kleawkrua, who receives a cash prize of 100,000 Baht. The fourth prize is handed to 10 winners; each receives a cash prize of 30,000 Baht and 10 complimentary prizes worth 10,000 Baht each.
For the Suvarnabhumi Airport Poetry Contest, the winner is Mrs. Ratchata Araksomboon, who is given a 200,000-Baht cash prize together with plague and certificate. The first runner-up is Mr. Sorasakdi Meechuen, winning a 100,000-Baht cash prize with certificate. The second runner-up goes to Mrs. Ampaipan Noinuchatturat, receiving a 50,000-Baht cash prize with plague. Another 20 complimentaries are given to contestants with a cash prize of 10,000 Baht each.
The award giving ceremony is presided over by Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit and the Transport Minister, Mr. Pongsak Raktapongpaisan as the project spokesman.
Mr. Bancha Pattanaporn, AOT Acting President , said “I would like to congratulate to all winners of both photo and poetry contests. The Suvarnabhumi Airport photo and poetry contests received a warm welcome from the public as they both make the highest records of contestants and cash prize.”
The ceremony also exhibits all winning photos and poems. AOT will publish these winning works in the AOT’s cards, calendars and year planners so as to promote the Suvarnabhumi Airport, which will be official opened in 2006.
The Suvarnabhumi Airport photo and poetry contests are held from October 20th to November 1st, 2005 upon the government policy that attempts to draw attention of public participation. AOT allowed contestants to take photos in the Suvarnabhumi Airport for 3 days and 2 nights and eight-syllable verse were sent in from all over the country. 1,685 photos and 556 poems were sent in for these.
contests, making the highest record of the contest history. The photo contest committee is led by Professor Chit Chongmankong, the national artist of visual art, and other 50 well selected committees. The poetry contest is led by M.R. Aurachatra Songthong along with 10 qualified committees.
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