From 9 until 11 October 2026, the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, staged VoltX Challenge 2026: “The Logic Arena.” Teams of Grade 11 & 12 students from 20 schools across Thailand, including both MOU partner schools and non-partner schools, took part in hands-on workshops and put their engineering skills to the test.
🚀 DAY 1 (9 October): Opening ceremony, a knowledge test, and hands-on experience with real equipment
Opening ceremony: Associate Professor Dr Siriroj Sirisuksaprasert, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, welcomed the student competitors and officially opened the competition.
Rules and knowledge assessment: Assistant Professor Dr Natsupa Taengnoi explained the rules and administered a basic knowledge test based on the topics assigned before the competition.
Hands-on training: Assistant Professor Dr Phisut Rapeesak and Assistant Professor Dr Dusit Thanaphetai led a workshop on using electrical engineering equipment. Senior students from the department were on hand to support and guide the participants.
💡 DAYS 2–3 (10 and 11 October): Experiments and challenging problem-solving rounds
Over two full days, every team conducted experiments and tackled complicated problems in each round. Faculty judges from the Department of Electrical Engineering evaluated their work, scored their performance, and provided academic guidance. The judges were:
Assistant Professor Dr Nattawut Chintanet, Associate Professor Dr Somying Thainimit, Associate Professor Dr Wachira Chongburi, Associate Professor Dr Ekachai Paisankittikul, Associate Professor Dr Kanjanaphan Sukwichai, Professor Dr Wirunsak Santiphet, and Thanwa Boonlert.
🏆 Competition results and closing ceremony
At the end of the event, Associate Professor Dr Ekachai Paisankittikul, Deputy Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, delivered the closing remarks. All competitors received certificates, and the winners were announced:
🥇 First place: Team Luk Rak Kirchhoff (Yothinburana School)
Members: Kritthatchaphong Wongrattanawanich and Narawit Benjathaweepol
🥈 Second place: Team Zunna (Benchamaracharangsarit School)
Members: Naruesorn Chongworakul and Nattapon Roophalok
🥉 Third place: Team KU Di Wa (Satriwitthaya 2 School under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra)
Members: Phattharakanda Phromhong and Satthakhun Kitirojanaphan
Members: Phattharakanda Phromhong and Satthakhun Kitirojanaphan
✨ Special announcement: The three winning teams will also attend an official awards ceremony at the Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bang Khen, during KU Open House 2026. 🎉
The Department of Electrical Engineering at Kasetsart University thanks all the faculty members, students, and everyone involved for helping make this event memorable. We hope the knowledge gained through the training and competition will benefit all of the students in the future. We look forward to seeing you at the next event! 💚⚡️
