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The 40th World-Class English Speaking Universities Debating Championships hosted by Assumption University was officially kicked off on December 28, 2019 at Suvarnabhumi Campus. A very impressive and friendly Welcome Dinner at the elegant Thai Pavilion area fronting the magnificently towering Cathedral of Learning building was organized to warmly welcome more than 1100 candidates (participants & team members) representing more than 260 institutions as well as officials, organizers , judges, distinguished guests, and council members, etc. from about 50 countries around the globe. Participating teams will be excitedly and enthusiastically competing to reach the ultimately top spot of enviable "World Champions" earning His Majesty the King' s coveted and highly prestigious Trophy. Presided over by Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President Rector Magnificus, names of honored guests was announced and officially recognized by Dr. Vndhai Cocracul, Vice President for Academics Affairs, in his capacity as the Debating Event Director. Participating Foreign dignitaries included Dr. Didin Wahidin, Director of Student Affair Ministry of Education and Culture Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Hussam Mohamed Hagrass, Qatar Embassy Media Researchers, Ms. Hong Jihee, Advisor of president of republic of Korea , and Ms. Annabell Chen, First Secretary, Singapore Embassy in Bangkok.

Some of the highlights of the very grand opening of this world' biggest annual student event included the display of the Thai Royal Anthem, the extraordinary Thai classical "Khon" masked dance, performances by AU music Club and numerous classical Thai dances performed by the AU Classical Dance Club. Mr. Theppariarith Senamngern, Convener, also addressed the audiences. Hosting this world event in 2008, Assumption is again granted the honor and privileged to host this 40th World Universities Championships 2020 of this highly competitive, advanced, eloquent, logical, witty, analytical, plausible or convincing communicative skills & expertise; participated by World's leading universities.

To follow up and get updated with the event' developments and progress, please visit our website: www.wudc2020.au.edu or facebook: Thailand WUDC2020.