Bangsaen, Chonburi – On April 17, 2025, Bangsaen Beach in Saensuk came alive with the annual Bangsaen Wan Lai Sand Pagoda Competition, a cherished tradition organized by the Saen Suk Municipality. This event, a highlight of the Bangsaen Wan Lai Festival, attracted throngs of tourists who marveled at the intricate sand pagodas lining the beach, offering a dry alternative to the festival’s popular water-splashing activities.
From the Bangsaen Roundabout to the Father Saen Shrine, the shoreline was adorned with beautifully crafted sand pagodas created by government agencies, private organizations, and local communities. Construction began the previous evening on April 16, and by the next day, the beach buzzed with visitors admiring the artistry and snapping photos to capture the moment.
The competition showcased a variety of categories, with winners announced as follows:
Category A: General Public (Traditional Style)
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1st Place: Badminton United (Sriracha)
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2nd Place: Community Zone 2
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3rd Place: Community Zone 1
Category B: Organizations
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Winner: Bangsaen Mahanakhon Property Co., Ltd.
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1st Runner-Up: Bangsaen Mahanakhon Co., Ltd.
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2nd Runner-Up: Na Pa Subdistrict Municipality
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3rd Runner-Up: Wat Khao Cheong Tian Theparam School
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4th Runner-Up: Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization
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5th Runner-Up: Bang Sai Subdistrict Municipality
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Honorable Mentions: Muang Subdistrict Municipality, Trio Ness Industrial Co., Ltd., Bangsaen Heritage Hotel, The Tide Resort, Bangsaen Villa Hotel
Category C: Primary Schools
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Winner: Wat Rat Sattha School
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1st Runner-Up: Ban Laem Thaen School
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2nd Runner-Up: Chonburi Deaf School
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Honorable Mentions: Wonnapha Sap School, Wat Bang Peng School, Wat Klang Don Kindergarten
Category D: Secondary Schools
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Winner: Saen Suk School
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1st Runner-Up: Chonburi Sukbot School
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2nd Runner-Up: Ban Suan (Jan Anusorn) School
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3rd Runner-Up: Chon Rat Bamrung School
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4th Runner-Up: Ang Sila Pittayakom School
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Honorable Mention: Satit Phiboonbampen School
Category E: Associations and Entrepreneurs
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Winner: Street Vendors Group
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1st Runner-Up: Mobile Cart Operators Group
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2nd Runner-Up: Food Stall Operators Group
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Honorable Mentions: Grilled Chicken Vendors Group, Beach Chair Vendors Group, Accommodation Operators Group
Category F: Contemporary Art
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Winner: Burapha University Art Education Alumni
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1st Runner-Up: Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok
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2nd Runner-Up: Mr. Somich Phimsin
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Honorable Mentions: Burapha University, PPAst BUU “Burapha”
Source: Chonburi Public Relations Office
