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Junior Botball Challenge Asia 2026 – Bangkok
3 May 2026
Location: King’s College International School, Bangkok
The Junior Botball Challenge Asia is a continental-level robotics challenge designed to inspire students to develop essential skills in robotics, engineering, programming coding, and problem-solving.
As part of the international Junior Botball Challenge series, the event brings together students from across the region to collaborate, innovate, and challenge compete in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Participants are challenged to design, build, and programme robotic solutions to complete real-world inspired missions.
The Junior Botball Challenge places strong emphasis on creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking, while promoting the practical application of STEM knowledge. Through experiential learning, students develop confidence, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of how technology can be applied to solve meaningful challenges beyond the classroom.
Why JBC?
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Promotes creativity, critical thinking, and innovation
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Strengthens teamwork, communication, and leadership
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Supports real-world STEM application through competition-based learning
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Builds confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset
Learning Outcomes
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Robotics, engineering & programming skills
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Computational and analytical thinking
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Design thinking & problem-solving
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Collaboration, communication & leadership abilities
Awards & Recognition
The entry fee is 3,000 THB (96.31 usd) per participant, based on team size:
Early Bird Discount coupon code: jbc2026
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2 participants: 6,000 THB (192.62 usd) per team
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3 participants: 9,000 THB (288.92 usd) per team
The entry fee includes:
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Official entry
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Full-day meals and snacks
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Medals and certificates for all participants, recognising effort and achievement
Team Format
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2–3 students per team
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Coach mandatory(One coach may support multiple teams)
Competition Levels
JBC offers three participation levels, allowing teams to choose a category that best matches their experience and confidence:
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Beginner A
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Beginner B
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Rookie Level – Designed for beginners who are new to robotics challenge.
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Advanced Level – For teams with prior experience and stronger technical skills.
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Expert Level – For highly skilled teams ready to take on complex challenges.
Who Can Join
Open to schools, tutoring centres, clubs, and independent teams.
Age range: 6 - 17 years
Why Join JBC?
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Beginner-Friendly - Designed for all skill levels, including young and first-time participants.
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Guaranteed Recognition - Every participant receives a medal and certificate.
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International Exposure - Compete with students from Thailand and across Asia.
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Future Skills Development - Build foundations in programming, robotics, teamwork, and problem-solving.
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Cultural Exchange - Connect and collaborate with peers from diverse cultures.
What’s Included
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Participation
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Official ID badge
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Lunch and refreshments
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All gaming pieces(excluding robot)
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Certificate of participation
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Access to training workshops
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Professional event photography
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International networking opportunities
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Cultural exchange experiences
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