Bonding the World with Chemistry

Abstract

Abstract The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is an annual competition for the world’s most talented chemistry students at the secondary school level. The goals for IChO are to promote international contacts in chemistry, friendships between young scientists of different nationalities, and the exchange of pedagogical and scientific experience in chemistry. The first Olympiad took place in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1968, with delegations from three countries. The number of participating countries has grown ever since. Thailand first participated in the 22nd International Chemistry Olympiad, held in Paris, France, in 1990. Then, in 1999, Thailand received the great honor to host the 31st International Chemistry Olympiad. Held in Bangkok, the 31st IChO welcomed 196 students from 51 countries. In 2017, as part of the celebrations for Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol’s 60th birthday, Thailand hosted the 49th International Chemistry Olympiad welcoming this time nearly 300 students from from 76 countries. The auspicious event was held 6-15 July 2017 at Mahidol University’s Salaya Campus in Nakhon Pathom.