I am truly honoured to receive an award recognising my role as Lead of the University of Melbourne Alumni Network in Thailand, as well as for outstanding professional accomplishments and continued contributions to the Australian global alumni community, at the Australian Alumni Awards 2025, presented by the Australian Alumni Association (Thailand) (AAA) and presided over by Dr Angela Macdonald PSM, Australian Ambassador to Thailand.
The ceremony, held at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, was beautifully organised, with an inspiring programme that celebrated the positive impact Australian alumni continue to make across Thailand.
As a humbled and grateful recipient of the Young Alumni Award in 2018, being invited back to the AAA Thailand awards event is a reminder – to me and to the world – that when we use our education to uplift others and address global challenges with creativity, innovation and unity, we truly can make a meaningful difference. I am incredibly proud to represent the shared values and cooperation of both nations, and to support this community of changemakers as we work together – locally and globally – to build a better future, with Australian education as a pillar of personal and professional success.
My thanks to Khun Laksasubha Kridakon, President of the AAA (Thailand); her inspiring work and leadership continues to build bridges, create opportunities for Australian alumni to advance our societies, and empower us to make lasting impact. An immense thank you also to the entire AAA organising team, and the Australian Embassy for their dedication and passionate commitment to strengthening our Australian alumni community. And of course, my heartfelt gratitude goes to Bangkok Patana for your constant encouragement and support, serving as the gold standard of international education in all my professional endeavours, both as an alumnus and as a Secondary English teacher at this incredible school.
It was also wonderful connecting with fellow Leads representing Australian universities across Thailand. We are excited for future collaborations and collective initiatives that can uplift our communities.
A huge congratulations to all the incredible award winners – their achievements embody the innovation, passion and global citizenship at the heart of the Australian alumni community.
If any of our Bangkok Patana students are planning to attend the University of Melbourne, or are already alumni, they are welcome to connect with me and join the Melbourne University Alumni Network in Thailand once they graduate. I lead the network, and more information can be found on the University’s official alumni page and on the Melbourne University Thailand Alumni Network group on LinkedIn.
