History and Videos of Debate Club

Historically, the Assumption College Debate Club has done well and continues to be a force in the Debate community of Thailand. Several of our Alumni debate for Chula, Thammasat, Mahidiol, and Assumption University. There is a proud tradition of brotherhood, honor, and respect for our program. Originally started by Mr. Alfred Sole in 2006, his team got to the semifinals at the First Thailand High School National Debate Championships. Mr. Gary was given the lion's share of the club in 2007. In 2008, our number one team of Pongsakorn (EP 6/1), Nuttanan (EP 6/1), and Gear (EP 6/2)--all attending Chula, got to the Semifinals. Nuttanan took 10th Best Speaker of the Tournament. Gear took 3rd Best Speaker. All three were placed in the National Pool for the National Team for the World Championships held in Athens, Greece. Gear competed at that tournament--Thailand took Best Newcomer Country. In 2009, our number one team of Vichitpol (EP 6/2), Thanakorn (EP 6/2), and Suthipat (EP 6/3) lost in the Quarterfinals. Vichitpol is at Thammasat. Thanakorn is very active in debate in Mahidiol. In 2010, our number one team of Teechayut (EP 6/1), Kasidej (EP 4/2), and Tanachai (EP 6/2) lost in the Quaterfinals in a closely contested match. The highlight of that year though was the entry of our team into the International Debate Tournament held in Manila, Phillipines. Chaya (EP 6/1), Kaside (EP 4/2), and Tanachai (EP 6/2) battled through 7 preliminary rounds and finished 3-4 facing international competition. This year, the team has just finished the Sarass Ektra World School Championships where our number one team of Teechayut (EP 6/1), Tanachai (EP 6/2), Sappay (EP 6/1), Thanakorn (EP 6/1), and Chanwit (EP 6/1) lost in the Quarterfinals to the eventual champions. Last month happily, our members won the National Team Debate Camp Tournament held by Patumwan Demonstration School. Our number one team comprised of Napat (EP 5/1) dominated the tournament going 6-0. Prakasit (EP 5/2) team lost in the Semifinals while Kasidej (EP 5/2) lost in the prelims. Our big events this year is the World School Debating Championships held in Edinburgh, Scotland on August 16-26, 2011 where Mr. Gary will travel as the National Team Adjudicator and compete. EU-Thailand will be August 27-30, 2011 at Mahidiol.


The try-outs for the debate teams going to the European Union Thailand National Championships in September start this week and will run until end of July. Practices are held on Mondays--Activity period 7 in EP 5/2, Tuesdays afterschool from 4-6, and Wednesday afterschool from 4-6. We welcome all the newcomers to the Debate Society. Currently we have 29 members. President of our club is Kasidej of EP 5/2, Vice-Presidentis Napat (Pan) of EP 5/1, and Secretary-Public Relations is Patipol of EP 5/2. This week's practice resolution on Tuesday was This House would legalize euthanasia. Wednesday the motion was This House believes that nuclear energy is better than alternative energy. There will be a National Team practice on Friday from 2-8 p.m. at Patumwan Demonstration School see Mr. Gary about accompanying him. The club is very excited about the implementation of their new ranking system with four levels; alpha, beta, gamma, and omega. Currently, the number one rated debater is Kasidej with Pan a close second in the Omega category. Prakasit of EP 5/2, Pathraphong of EP 6/2, Tayakorn of EP 5/2, Man of EP 5/2, Cristayos of EP 5/1, Schwitt of EP 5/2, and Patipol of EP 5/2 rank in the Gamma category. In the Beta grouping, we have Gunthorn of EP 3/4, Withawin of EP 5/2, and Tong of EP 5/2. The rest of the club has been placed in the Alpha Category with Got of EP 4/1 in the lead. Points are given for attending practice (1), being on the winning team (3), being on the losing team (1), Best Speaker (1), judging and chosing the winning team (2), judging and choosing the losing team (1), and exceptional performance (1). Mr. Gary determines when the skill set mandates a move to the next level. The starting teams for EU-Thailand will be chosen from the highest ranking debaters.


slide show Thailand National High School Debate Championships 5
slide show Thailand National High School Debate Championships 3
debating the motion: THW allow the victim's familys to waive the death penalty of the perpetrator
thanakorn ep 6/1
patipol ep 5/2
sappaya ep 6/1
man ep 5/2
practice round before sarass Tanachai (ep 6/2)
practice round before sarass Tayakorn (ep 5/3)
prakasit ep 5/2
thb third world countries should not host major international sporting events
napat ep 5/1
chanwit ep 6/1
cristayos ep 5/1