TDEX Underwater
Photo Contest
ORGANIZED BY :
N.C.C. Management & Development Co., Ltd.
SUPPORTED BY :
MAIN OBJECTIVE :
1. To support the diving tourism industry.
2. To promote the beauty of underwater tourist attractions.
3. To open up the platform for amateur and professional photographers to showcase their photographic masterpieces from underwater images.
4. To raise awareness of marine life and environmental conservation.
CONTEST COMMITTEE :
• Mr. Vinid Rangpueng
• Mr. Nat Sumanatemeya
• Mr. Baramee Temboonkiat
• Mr. Polpich Komson
• Mr. Waran Suwanno
CONTEST CATEGORY :
1. Underwater Animal Portrait
CONTEST MATERIAL :
The image file size should not be less than 3,000 x 4,000 pixels with 200 dpi resolution, and in .jpg or .tiff format only.
N.C.C. Management & Development Co., Ltd.
SUPPORTED BY :
MAIN OBJECTIVE :
1. To support the diving tourism industry.
2. To promote the beauty of underwater tourist attractions.
3. To open up the platform for amateur and professional photographers to showcase their photographic masterpieces from underwater images.
4. To raise awareness of marine life and environmental conservation.
CONTEST COMMITTEE :
• Mr. Vinid Rangpueng
• Mr. Nat Sumanatemeya
• Mr. Baramee Temboonkiat
• Mr. Polpich Komson
• Mr. Waran Suwanno
CONTEST CATEGORY :
1. Underwater Animal Portrait
- Underwater photos that focus primarily on the subject (marine animals).
2. Underwater Animal in their Environment- Marine life photos in their natural habitats, showing the relationship between animals and/or the natural ecosystem.
3. Human & Underwater Nature- Photos with people in the picture showing the presence of humans in the sea.
4. Talay Thai Award- Special prize for photos submitted for the contest that were taken in Thailand, conveying the beauty and importance of Thai marine conservation.
(All camera types are allowed for every category of photo contest.)CONTEST MATERIAL :
The image file size should not be less than 3,000 x 4,000 pixels with 200 dpi resolution, and in .jpg or .tiff format only.
Photo Categories
and Prizes for Contest Winner
| UNDERWATER ANIMAL PORTRAIT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up |
| THB 30,000 cash prize and TDEX Trophy | THB 10,000 cash prize and TDEX Trophy | THB 5,000 cash prize and TDEX Trophy |
| UNDERWATER ANIMAL IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up |
| THB 30,000 cash prize and TDEX Trophy | THB 10,000 cash prize and TDEX Trophy | THB 5,000 cash prize and TDEX Trophy |
| HUMAN & UNDERWATER NATURE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up |
| THB 30,000 cash prize and TDEX Trophy | THB 10,000 cash prize and TDEX Trophy | THB 5,000 cash prize and TDEX Trophy |
| TALAY THAI AWARD | ||
|---|---|---|
| Winner | ||
| THB 25,000 cash prize and TDEX Trophy | ||
CONDITIONS FOR TALAY THAI AWARD
The committee will select photos taken in Thailand from all photos submitted by contestants in these three categories: Underwater Animal Portrait, Underwater Animal in their Environment and Human & Underwater Nature, then vote for the winner of the "Talay Thai Award".
SPECIAL PRIZE PRESENTED BY "PRODIVE"
For an underwater photo or a video clip taken by a compact camera (which cannot change lens) or an action camera.
• BEST Compact presented by "AOI" : 1 รางวัล
For UW Photo taken by COMPACT (Camera which cannot change lens)
• BEST Action presented by "Insta360" : 1 รางวัล
For an underwater video clip taken by an Insta360 action camera (any model)
Remark: Winners and runners-up of all categories must pay in cash a withholding tax of 5% from the prize values, upon their prize presentation. Please contact N.C.C. Management & Development Co., Ltd. at LM Floor during 26-30 May 2025.
Winners who do not reside in Thailand will receive the cash prize, with a portion deducted for the bank transfer fee.
The committee will select photos taken in Thailand from all photos submitted by contestants in these three categories: Underwater Animal Portrait, Underwater Animal in their Environment and Human & Underwater Nature, then vote for the winner of the "Talay Thai Award".
SPECIAL PRIZE PRESENTED BY "PRODIVE"
For an underwater photo or a video clip taken by a compact camera (which cannot change lens) or an action camera.
• BEST Compact presented by "AOI" : 1 รางวัล
For UW Photo taken by COMPACT (Camera which cannot change lens)
• BEST Action presented by "Insta360" : 1 รางวัล
For an underwater video clip taken by an Insta360 action camera (any model)
Remark: Winners and runners-up of all categories must pay in cash a withholding tax of 5% from the prize values, upon their prize presentation. Please contact N.C.C. Management & Development Co., Ltd. at LM Floor during 26-30 May 2025.
Winners who do not reside in Thailand will receive the cash prize, with a portion deducted for the bank transfer fee.
TDEX Underwater
Video Contest
ORGANIZED BY :
N.C.C. Management & Development Co., Ltd.
SUPPORTED BY :
MAIN OBJECTIVE :
1. To support the scuba diving tourism industry.
2. To promote the beauty of underwater world in Thailand and around the world.
3. To open up the platform for amateur and professional photographers/videographers to showcase their photographic/videographics masterpieces from underwater.
4. To raise awareness of marine life and environmental conservation.
CONTEST COMMITTEE :
• Mr. Vinid Rangpueng
• Mr. Nat Sumanatemeya
• Mr. Baramee Temboonkiat
• Mr. Polpich Komson
• Mr. Waran Suwanno
CONTEST CATEGORY :
Underwater Video (from any type of cameras)
• Minimum duration of 15 seconds, but not exceeding 60 seconds.
• Both single clips and edited clips are acceptable for submission.
SUBMISSION FILE REQUIREMENTS :
• Contestants must upload their video to their own YouTube channel, set the visibility to public, and submit the link through the Google Form provided on the last page.
• The resolution must be at least Full HD (1,920 x 1,080).
• Submissions must be the original work of the entrant; using others' videos or submitting on behalf of others is strictly prohibited.
• Submitted videos must not contain watermarks or any symbols indicating the owner or editing software/apps.
• Any music and sound effect used (if any) must be either owned by the contestant or the contestant must have permission from the copyright owner for internet usage.
N.C.C. Management & Development Co., Ltd.
SUPPORTED BY :
MAIN OBJECTIVE :
1. To support the scuba diving tourism industry.
2. To promote the beauty of underwater world in Thailand and around the world.
3. To open up the platform for amateur and professional photographers/videographers to showcase their photographic/videographics masterpieces from underwater.
4. To raise awareness of marine life and environmental conservation.
CONTEST COMMITTEE :
• Mr. Vinid Rangpueng
• Mr. Nat Sumanatemeya
• Mr. Baramee Temboonkiat
• Mr. Polpich Komson
• Mr. Waran Suwanno
CONTEST CATEGORY :
Underwater Video (from any type of cameras)
• Minimum duration of 15 seconds, but not exceeding 60 seconds.
• Both single clips and edited clips are acceptable for submission.
SUBMISSION FILE REQUIREMENTS :
• Contestants must upload their video to their own YouTube channel, set the visibility to public, and submit the link through the Google Form provided on the last page.
• The resolution must be at least Full HD (1,920 x 1,080).
• Submissions must be the original work of the entrant; using others' videos or submitting on behalf of others is strictly prohibited.
• Submitted videos must not contain watermarks or any symbols indicating the owner or editing software/apps.
• Any music and sound effect used (if any) must be either owned by the contestant or the contestant must have permission from the copyright owner for internet usage.
| CONTEST PRIZES | |
|---|---|
| Winner | Runner-up (2 prizes) |
| THB 30,000 cash voucher | THB 5,000 cash voucher for each prize |
Remark: Winners of all prizes will be subject to a 5% withholding tax on the value of the prize, payable in cash only on the day of prize collection. Prizes can be collected at N.C.C. Company, Level LM, Sirikit National Convention Center, from May 26-30, 2025.
Winners who do not reside in Thailand will receive the cash prize, with a portion deducted for the bank transfer fee.
Winners who do not reside in Thailand will receive the cash prize, with a portion deducted for the bank transfer fee.
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