Showcasing Talent Through the Lens: Communication Arts Students Win the “Pathum Mueang Na Thiao” Award
Under the theme “Delicious by the Canal, Along Both Banks of the Chao Phraya.”
Congratulations to students from the Broadcasting and Streaming Media Production program, School of Communication Arts, for winning awards at the Pathum Thani photography competition under the theme “Delicious by the Canal, Along Both Banks of the Chao Phraya.”
Mr. Pongsathorn Khamjanthuek received the 2nd Runner-up Award, along with a trophy and a cash prize of 10,000 baht.
Ms. Jutathip Krasan received the 4th Runner-up Award, along with a certificate and a cash prize of 5,000 baht. Ajarn Zen Nantawanyu served as the advising instructor who provided guidance throughout the project.
We invite you to read the story of “Mee” Pongsathorn, a Communication Arts student who began putting his skills into real practice from his very first year — turning a Final Project into an entry at a provincial-level competition. He took part in the “Pathum Mueang Na Thiao” photography project as part of a Final Project brief in his photography course, which required students to submit work under two given themes: “Delicious by the Canal” and “The Right Taste, The Atmosphere You Love.” Mee decided to submit entries for both themes, even though each participant could only receive one award.
Hiding Meaning in a Photo: “Fried Seabass with Fish Sauce”
“For the ‘Delicious by the Canal’ theme, Mee chose to tell the story of the waterway through the dish ‘fried seabass with fish sauce,’ rather than presenting a direct image of the canal. He selected a dish with a striking golden color and timed the pouring of the fish sauce to create the visual effect of flowing water cascading over the food, capturing the shot at just the right moment. The difficulty of the photo lay in the timing, as it had to be captured within a very short window. Meanwhile, his other entry for the ‘The Right Taste, The Atmosphere You Love’ theme featured a cup of coffee alongside a lotus flower with a scenic background, conveying the atmosphere of Pathum Thani Province in an indirect way — different from typical images depicting rivers or canals.”
A First-Year Achievement
“Mee’s dedication earned him his first major provincial-level award — a feeling of pride and joy from gaining real hands-on experience. He also credits his instructor as playing an important role in providing guidance, both in interpreting the brief and in conveying meaning through the photos.”
Staying Open to Learning New Things
“I’m usually more skilled at portrait photography, and I used to work as the school’s photographer. But joining this project taught me how to interpret briefs, analyze concepts, and tell stories through photos in a different way — it also opened up new perspectives in visual work. I plan to keep entering competitions and projects going forward, and I’ve started getting interested in photography, video, and short films, with a future goal of working as a photographer or director.”
