Thailand Brain Bee

Panyarat High School has been selected to organize and host the very first National Brain Bee in Thailand. The Thailand National Brain Bee is an in-person neuroscience competition for high school students and is approved by the International Brain Bee (IBB) as Thailand’s national-level competition. The winner of the Thailand National Brain Bee will represent the country at the IBB World Championship, competing alongside 40+ national champions from around the world.

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Eligibility
This inclusive event welcomes all high school students in Thailand, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, sex, religion, or orientation.
  • High school students of any nationality currently enrolled in a public, private, or international school in Thailand. 
  • Space is limited. If the maximum number of participants is reached, each school will be limited to a maximum of five representatives.
  • Participants may only compete in one nation’s Brain Bee in any given competition cycle. 
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Prizes and Awards
All participants will receive a digital certificate of participation. Finalists will be awarded physical certificates, and the top three finishers will receive cash prizes:
  • 1st place: ฿3000 + qualification for the International Brain Bee World Championship
  • 2nd place: ฿1500
  • 3rd place: ฿500
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Event Details
  • Date: Friday, 22nd August 2025
  • Venue: Panyarat High School (โรงเรียนมัธยมปัญญารัตน์) Silom 18, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
  • Time: 12.00 – 17.00
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Competition Format

The Thailand National Brain Bee competition will assess students’ understanding and application of neuroscience concepts. All questions will be in English. Students should prepare using two key resources:

  1. Brain Facts (primary resource)
  2. Neuroscience: Science of the Brain 

The competition consists of two rounds:

1. Qualifying Round – A written exam featuring multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions based on Brain Facts. Top 10 performers advance to the podium round.

2. Podium Round – A live, on-stage event where finalists answer open-ended questions posed by judges. Participants are eliminated after two incorrect answers, and the round continues until a winner is declared.

Sample Questions:
Qualifying Round
  • What types of brain waves are produced by the awake brain? A) alphas and beta B) beta and gamma C) delta and theta D) delta and alpha
  • True or False: The brain’s most common inhibitory neurotransmitter is GABA.
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) primarily affects ________ neurons.
  • Describe the functions of Broca’s area and the effects caused by damage to this area.
Podium Round
  • What is the name of where the optic nerves cross?
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