Bangkok: The Prime Minister supports youth empowerment, sending "Benjama Band" to compete in a global music competition, hailing them as a source of pride for all Thais. Today, at Government House, Ms. Rachada Thanadirek, Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that before the Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul gave a speech to the administrators, teachers, and students of the Benjamarachutit School Band (Benjama Band) from Chanthaburi Province, who are preparing to participate in the 20th World Music Competition in Kerkade, Netherlands, from July 12-23, 2026.
According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister congratulated the student orchestra from Benjamarachutit School, Chanthaburi Province, for being honored to represent Thailand at the 20th World Music Competition in the Netherlands. He emphasized that participating in this competition is not only a platform to showcase musical talent but also a significant opportunity to build a positive reputation and image for Thailand in the eyes of the international community.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister praised the teachers and coaches for their dedication in supporting the youth to develop and showcase their full potential, which requires a great deal of time, commitment, and sacrifice. He also stated that the experience of participating in music activities during school years helped to instill skills in teamwork, responsibility, and discipline, which remain beneficial in life and work today.
The Prime Minister encouraged the youth to use this opportunity to learn new experiences, build friendships, and showcase the full potential of Thai people. He emphasized that everyone participating in the competition is a "cultural ambassador" who will help spread the image, abilities, and identity of Thailand to the world stage. The Prime Minister expressed his wishes for the students to perform with enjoyment and happiness, and bring honor to Benjamarachutit School and Thailand.
The 20th World Wind Music Competition, held in Kerkade, Netherlands, is the most prestigious international festival for wind music since 1951. Known globally as the "Olympic Games of Wind Music," it takes place every four years and attracts over 20,000 musicians and more than 300,000 spectators from every continent, with bands from numerous countries participating to compete and exchange cultural experiences.
The purpose of bringing the teachers and students to receive blessings today is primarily to boost the morale of the students who will be traveling to participate in the competition. The group includes representatives from Benjamarachutit School, Chanthaburi Province (54 students), Ban Nong Kla Kindergarten (2 students), Saritdidet School (3 students), and alumni of Benjamarachutit School, Chanthaburi Province (3 students), totaling 62 people.