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The Promotion of Academic Olympiad and Development of Science Education Foundation (POSN) Benefits and Outcomes of the Activity After competing in a Thailand Physics Olympiad (TPhO), I was given the opportunity to tutor younger students in a Physics Olympiad Club in my school, leading to personal growth and a commitment to sharing knowledge with others in the future. Qualified through the selection process for the Biology program, 2nd camp, 22nd batch, academic year 2021. The camp was held from April 14th to May 1st, 2022, at Thaksin University, Phatthalung Campus Participated in the 22nd Thailand Physics Olympiad (TPhO) from May 6th to 10th, 2023, at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School. And was selected as an Outstanding Young Scientist (Physics) for the year 2023. The path towards excelling in both academic Olympiad disciplines had its roots in my previous failures in Biology and Physics since I first entered the school. The experience prompted me to seek knowledge with more enthusiasm and effort. It demanded much more diligence, eventually enabling me to qualify for the Camp 2 Biology camp starting from my 10th grade. This camp experience significantly improved my perspective and attitude toward this subject. I was exposed to university-level content I hadn't known before and had the opportunity to experiment daily in the lab, fostering my growing interest in Biology. It set my determination to choose a career that incorporates biological studies in its learning. In the following year, I desired to prove myself by passing the Camp 2 Physics camp to demonstrate my abilities in this discipline. This field involves different content and calculation processes compared to Biology. To achieve this, I dedicated myself to daily problem-solving and continuous studying despite schoolwork and other activities, managing my time effectively. This effort allowed me to qualify for Camp 1 of the Physics camp based on a subjective examination (which didn't impact the Camp 2 entrance scores). This result placed me as first among 35 participants. Later, entering Camp 2, I became the representative from Prince of Songkla University in Pattani, ranking third among 29 camp participants. I also gained the opportunity to participate in the Thailand Physics Olympiad at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School. Moreover, I was selected as a distinguished young scientist (Physics) for the year 2023. This experience taught me one of the most valuable life lessons, "There are always greater heights." Meeting exceptionally skilled people from around the country in one place motivated and stimulated me to live life utilizing every opportunity to the fullest. Despite not winning any medals in that competition, I am content to have pushed past my fears and doubts, employing my potential through self-confidence, perseverance, and unwavering determination. This journey has led me to a point of pride, having made bold decisions and taking action.