Announcement of Qualified Participants for the
IST Young Bartender Championship 2026
Southern Regional Level
15 Teams from 10 Institutions Qualify for the Competition
The International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, is pleased to announce the qualified participants for the Classic Bartender Skills Competition at the Southern Regional Level under the IST Young Bartender Championship 2026. The competition will be held as part of the 54th Anniversary Academic Fair of Suratthani Rajabhat University and SRU Open House 2027.
The competition is organised under the theme LOCAL MEETS GLOBAL, “Inspired by Southern Identity, Crafted with Creativity.” It provides a platform for school and university students to demonstrate beverage-mixing skills, creativity, teamwork, and the ability to transform Southern Thai identity into contemporary presentations.
Competition Schedule
Suratthani Rajabhat University
List of Qualified Participants
| No. | Educational Institutions | Competitors | Team Supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Takua Pa Industrial and Community Education College | Mr. Natthakon Srichan Bartender Ms. Natwara Naveewong Bar Back | Ms. Siraporn Aksorntham |
| 2 | Satun Technical College | Ms. Wilasinee Suwannarat Bartender Ms. Phattrathip Chaloem Bar Back | Ms. Srisuda Thammathinno |
| 3 | Satun Technical College | Ms. Siwalak Nukaew Bartender Ms. Phiraya Chusuwan Bar Back | Ms. Phakwalanchaya Suwannarat |
| 4 | Phuket Technology College | Mr. Tham Sueaprasit Bartender Mr. Chonlathan Kantaphong Bar Back | Ms. Amornrat Phromkaew |
| 5 | Ko Samui Industrial and Community Education College | Ms. Ploypaphat Naksawat Bartender | Ms. Naddasiri Phaisri |
| 6 | Southern College of Technology | Ms. Pawarisa Saekung Bartender Ms. Sornsiriwan Chukaew Bar Back | Ms. Saowarat Butsaranon |
| 7 | Southern College of Technology | Mr. Pornthep Kumarachan Bartender Mr. Phuthip Iatklieng Bar Back | Ms. Saowarat Butsaranon |
| 8 | Chaiya Industrial and Community Education College | Ms. Samitanan Chayakun Bartender Ms. Panatda Chuthong Bar Back | Mr. Thotsaphon Churasri |
| 9 | Chaiya Industrial and Community Education College | Ms. Saowanee Piaowiset Bartender Ms. Kanlaya Chanroi Bar Back | Mr. Thotsaphon Churasri |
| 10 |
Prince of Songkla University Surat Thani Campus |
Mr. Aphidet Chotchuang Bartender Mr. Kittiyakorn Saelim Bar Back | Mr. Chusak Chusri |
| 11 | Suratthani Rajabhat University | Mr. Nonthaphat Nadi Bartender Mr. Piyachat Supranee Bar Back | Ms. Tuangkan Watbun |
| 12 | Suratthani Rajabhat University | Ms. Ranchida Chamnan Bartender Ms. Kanyanat Bunchuai Bar Back | Ms. Tuangkan Watbun |
| 13 | Thung Song Technical College | Ms. Siriporn Phlaichum Bartender Ms. Kirana Chanuthom Bar Back | Ms. Supawadee Rattanaburi |
| 14 | Thung Song Technical College | Ms. Phetcharat Makkhongkaew Bartender Mr. Saritrut Suchatphong Bar Back | Ms. Chataporn Triyaphap |
| 15 | Suratthani Vocational College | Mr. Chatthep Iamla-or Bartender | Ms. Suthathip Maneenet |
Congratulations to All Qualified Teams
The International School of Tourism congratulates all qualified competitors and participating educational institutions. We invite everyone to follow the event and support these young talents as they transform Southern Thai identity into creative works on the regional competition stage.
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
This activity contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting learners’ professional skills and strengthening cooperation between the university and educational institutions across the region.
| Goal | Goal Title | Activity Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Quality Education | Promotes experiential learning, professional beverage-mixing skills, creativity, teamwork, and career readiness for the hospitality industry. |
| 17 | Partnerships for the Goals | Builds collaborative networks among the university, vocational colleges, and higher education institutions in Southern Thailand to jointly develop students’ potential through a professional skills competition. |
