Regents International School Pattaya celebrates 30 years of excellence

Regents International Schools, one of Thailand’s most distinguished educational institutions, marked its 30th anniversary with a spectacular celebration at the Main Auditorium of the Thailand Cultural Centre, Bangkok on 2nd May. The occasion underscored the school’s longstanding commitment to British international education and its mission to foster confident global citizens ready for the future.

The event was led by Dr. Virachai Techavijit, Founder and Chairman of Regents International Schools, who was joined by the Techavijit family, senior leadership from both schools, faculty, alumni, and esteemed guests from both Thailand and abroad. Together, they commemorated the schools’ enduring legacy and international achievements.

Dr. Virachai presenting flowers as a thank you to the School Principal of Regents International School Pattaya Ms. Amos Turner-Wardell and the School Principal at Regent's International School Bangkok Mr. Andy Edmonds.

Three decades of excellence were brought to life through a spectacular programme featuring performances by 500 students from both the Nord Anglia Education run Pattaya campus and the Techavijit operated Bangkok campus. The evening celebrated the two schools’ distinct approach to education, blending academic rigour with creativity and innovation — the very ethos of Regents.

In his address, Dr. Virachai reflected on the schools’ proud history of guiding students to prestigious universities across the globe — including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, Yale, UCLA, Stanford and Chicago — a testament to the schools’ uncompromising academic standards. “More than simply building a school”, he said, “the aim was to lay the foundation for the future of young people in Thailand and beyond.”

Dr. Virachai also extended heartfelt thanks to Ms. Amos Turner-Wardell (Principal, Pattaya Campus), Mr. Andy Edmonds (Principal, Bangkok Campus), and former school leaders whose contributions have helped maintain the schools’ tradition of excellence.

The warmth of the evening was further elevated by the attendance of high-profile alumni and parents from the worlds of entertainment, business, and media, including Panisara Arayasakul (Opal), Smith Arayasakul (Oak), Sawitree Sutthichanon (Bo), Pisanu Nimsakul (Boy), and Natt Thephasadin na Ayudhya with Bom Thonawanik. They shared fond memories and heartfelt congratulations for the school that shaped their formative years.

From its humble beginnings in Pattaya in 1994, Regents has grown steadily, establishing a campus in Bangkok in 2000 and a third in Langsuan in 2022.

Regents International School Pattaya joined Nord Anglia Education in 2012 and today, the school serves over 1200 students representing more than 50 nationalities.

A key strength of Regents Pattaya and Bangkok lies in its exceptional teaching staff, with the majority holding QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) from the United Kingdom. The two schools offers highly regarded curriculums from Early Years to Sixth Form, where Regents Pattaya offer the unique option of either the International Baccalaurete Diploma Programme (IDBP) and A Levels both of which encourage intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and leadership development. The curriculum offer in Pattaya is further enriched through the Nord Anglia partnerships with world-renowned institutions such as MIT, the Juilliard School, and UNICEF.

The Pattaya campus’ facilities are second to none, featuring a 25-metre swimming pool, all-weather football pitch, a running track, multimedia libraries, and a 400-seat theatre - all designed to support holistic student development. In response to growing demand from modern families, both campuses in Pattaya and Bangkok are planning further expansion.

Thirty years of Regents represents a journey defined by excellence, ambition, and vision — and the school looks to the future with confidence as a cornerstone of international education in Thailand.