DA NANG, VIETNAM – Natthawat Buranamaitree, a student from Khon Kaen University Demonstration School, has achieved international recognition by winning two awards at the 25th International Mathematics Competition (IMC).
The event, named VIMC 2025, was held in Da Nang, Vietnam, from August 14-19, 2025. It was organized by the city’s Department of Education and Training in collaboration with the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), Da Nang University, and IEG Global Joint Stock Company. The competition drew over 500 students from 30 countries.
Participants were tested in both individual and team categories, with problems covering arithmetic, algebra, geometry, combinatorics, logic, and strategic thinking.
Natthawat, a Grade 9 student at the university’s demonstration school, secured a Bronze Medal in the individual competition and another Bronze Medal in the team competition.
Following his win, Natthawat revealed that he learned of the competition from his parents and subsequently passed a selection test to become a representative. He then underwent nearly a month of intensive training, practicing problems every day after school. Despite having previous experience in the same competition at the elementary level, he remained focused on his preparation.
“I am very happy to have received these awards,” Natthawat said. “I was worried because I wasn’t confident about some of the problems, so seeing the results made me even happier. I want to thank my parents for their support and for encouraging me to participate.”
Looking ahead, he aims to compete in the POSN Olympiad as a foundation for pursuing a degree in engineering.
The IMC is an annual event hosted on a rotating basis by member countries, providing a platform for mathematically gifted students from over 40 nations to develop their skills. Natthawat’s success is seen as a significant achievement that reinforces Khon Kaen University Demonstration School’s role as a leading institution focused on fostering innovation and creativity among its students.