The 2023 Bright Challenge brought some 250 secondary students from 32 schools across Thailand together to battle it out for the top prize – a weeklong science trip to Seoul.

An English language teacher from Ubon Ratchathani province has composed what is believed to be the first Northeastern Thai traditional song or "Mor Lam" in English to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the beloved late King. (Watch video inside)