Qualified Teams Announced for the
IST Young Bartender Championship 2026
14 Teams from 9 Institutions Qualify for the Competition
The International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, is pleased to announce the qualified participants for the Southern Regional Classic Bartender Skills Competition, organised under the IST Young Bartender Championship 2026. The competition forms part of the 54th Anniversary Academic Fair of Suratthani Rajabhat University and SRU Open House 2027.
Held under the theme LOCAL MEETS GLOBAL, “Inspired by Southern Identity, Crafted with Creativity,” the competition provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their beverage-mixing skills, creativity, teamwork and ability to transform Southern Thai identity into contemporary presentations suitable for the tourism and hospitality industry.
Competition Details
Suratthani Rajabhat University
List of Qualified Teams
| No. | Educational Institution | Competitors | Team Supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Takua Pa Industrial and Community Education College | Nattakorn Srichan Bartender Nattawara Naveewong Bar Back | Siraporn Aksorntham |
| 2 | Satun Technical College | Wilasinee Suwannarat Bartender Phattharathip Chaloem Bar Back | Srisuda Thammathinno |
| 3 | Satun Technical College | Siwalak Nukaew Bartender Piraya Chusuwan Bar Back | Phakwalanchaya Suwannarat |
| 4 | Phuket Technology College | Tham Sueaprasit Bartender Chonthan Kantaphong Bar Back | Amornrat Phromkaew |
| 5 | Ko Samui Industrial and Community Education College | Ploypaphat Naksawat Bartender | Naddasiri Phaisri |
| 6 | Southern College of Technology | Pawarisa Saekung Bartender Sornsiriwan Chukaew Bar Back | Saowarat Butsaranon |
| 7 | Southern College of Technology | Pornthep Kumarachan Bartender Phuthip Iat-kliang Bar Back | Saowarat Butsaranon |
| 8 | Chaiya Industrial and Community Education College | Samitanan Chayakul Bartender Panadda Chuthong Bar Back | Thotsaphon Churasi |
| 9 | Chaiya Industrial and Community Education College | Saowanee Piawiset Bartender Kallaya Chanroi Bar Back | Thotsaphon Churasi |
| 10 |
Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus |
Aphidet Chotchuang Bartender Kittiyakorn Saelim Bar Back | Chusak Chusri |
| 11 | Suratthani Rajabhat University | Nontapat Nadee Bartender Piyachat Supranee Bar Back | Tuangkan Watbun |
| 12 | Suratthani Rajabhat University | Ranchida Chamnan Bartender Kanyanat Boonchuay Bar Back | Tuangkan Watbun |
| 13 | Thung Song Technical College | Siriporn Phlaichum Bartender Kirana Chanuthom Bar Back | Supawadee Rattanaburi |
| 14 | Thung Song Technical College | Phetcharat Makkongkaew Bartender Saritruj Suchatphong Bar Back | Chataporn Triyaphap |
Congratulations to All Qualified Teams
The International School of Tourism congratulates all qualified participants and educational institutions. Everyone is invited to follow the competition and support these talented young professionals as they transform Southern Thai identity into creative work on a regional professional stage.
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
This activity contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals by strengthening students’ professional skills and encouraging collaboration among educational institutions across Southern Thailand.
| SDG | Goal | Contribution of the Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. | The competition supports experiential learning and develops beverage preparation, creativity, teamwork, presentation and professional hospitality skills. It also helps prepare students for future careers in tourism and hospitality. |
| 17 | Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen partnerships for sustainable development. | The activity builds academic and professional networks among the university, vocational colleges and higher education institutions in Southern Thailand through collaborative professional skills development. |
