A total of 36 outstanding students who achieved the highest marks nationwide in their respective subject combinations in the 2026 Matriculation Examination and Industrial, Agricultural and Livestock matriculation examination, accompanied by their supervising teacherheads and teachers, departed Yangon International Airport on Thursday morning for a tour of Thailand under a government-sponsored programme.
Upon arrival in Bangkok, the students visited the Myanmar Embassy, where Myanmar Ambassador to Thailand U Zaw Zaw Soe briefed them on the tour and presented commemorative gifts. In the afternoon, they visited Kasetsart University, where officials introduced the university and its academic programmes. The students asked questions and learned about its international undergraduate programmes.
In the evening, they enjoyed views of Bangkok at Baiyoke Tower. Yesterday morning, the students visited the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, where they observed traditional architecture and mural paintings. They also explored marine life at Siam Ocean World, including sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish and other aquatic species.
They then visited Madame Tussauds Museum to learn about wax figures of renowned scientists, historical figures, world leaders, athletes and celebrities from the film and music industries, and the process of making wax figures. The outstanding students departed for Vietnam yesterday evening to continue their tour.
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