Our Mission

RAT Foundation (Robotics, Automation & Technology for Education Foundation) is dedicated to empowering students with hands-on education in robotics, automation, and technology.

Our mission is to inspire innovation, bridge the gap between education and industry, and prepare the next generation for the future workforce. Through competitions, challenges, and collaborative learning, we aim to make STEM education accessible to all, starting in Thailand and later expanding across Asia.

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See highlights from our robotics competitions and events

Upcoming Events

VEX VIQRC Mix & Match St Andrews Qualification Tournament
VEX VIQRC Mix & Match St Andrews Qualification Tournament

The VEX VIQRC Mix and Match Elementary Robotics TournamentHosted at St Andrews International School ...

Nov 22, 2025

St Andrews International School Bangkok - High School (STA)

VEX V5RC Push Back St Andrews Qualification Tournament
VEX V5RC Push Back St Andrews Qualification Tournament

VEX V5RC Push Back – Blended Robotics EventHosted at St Andrews International School Bangkok – H...

Dec 7, 2025

St Andrews International School Bangkok - High School (STA)

Thailand Cup – VEX VIQRC Mix and Match
Thailand Cup – VEX VIQRC Mix and Match

Thailand Cup – VEX VIQRC Mix and Match & VEX V5RC Push BackHosted at St Andrews International ...

Feb 21, 2026

St Andrews International School Bangkok - High School (STA)

Welcome to RAT Events

Organizing educational competitions which includes VEX Qualification events, Thailand Cup Events, RAT Open platform events and Hackathons

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Our Events

Three exciting competition formats designed to challenge and inspire young innovators

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RAT Open

Open-platform robotics competition designed to push the boundaries of creativity, engineering, and problem-solving.

RAT Open
  • Learners receive the challenge weeks in advance
  • Build a robot from anything they like (including standard platforms)
  • Sample materials are sent out to schools when they register
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RAT Hack

Solve real-world problems using a mix of coding, construction, and automation.

RAT Hack
  • The challenge is presented on the day and nothing is prebuilt
  • Learners use hand tools, 3D printers, and laser cutters
  • Focus on rapid prototyping and creative problem-solving

VEX Competition

Compete in our REC and non-REC VEX Robotics competitions for both VIQRC and V5RC.

VEX Competition
  • No places awarded for VEX Worlds
  • A place for teams to compete with other student-centered teams
  • We take fairness seriously - no adult-built robots allowed

Dates for the calendar

Upcoming events and competition dates for 2025-2026

VEX Competitions

St Andrews International School Bangkok - High School (STA)
  • November 22nd 2025
    VEX VIQRC Mix & Match St Andrews Qualification Tournament
  • December 7th 2025
    VEX V5RC Push Back St Andrews Qualification Tournament
  • February 21st 2026
    Thailand Cup – VEX VIQRC Mix and Match
  • February 21st 2026
    Thailand Cup – VEX V5RC Push Back
International Christian School Nonthaburi (ICSN)
  • May 9th 2026
    VEX IQ Panda Robotics Cup

RAT Competitions

St Andrews (STA)
  • May 1st 2025
    RAT Open
St Andrews International School Bangkok - High School (STA)
  • October 4th 2025
    RAT Open - Helter Skelter
RAT RunHelter SkelterRAT Battle

Curious what this new open platform will look like? Expect a structure similar to what you see here, along with other mini challenges. Every challenge will be autonomous—except for the RAT Battle, which is driver-controlled. Wondering which robotics platform you’ll need? Don’t worry—it’s open to any technology!

About RAT Events

RAT Events organizes educational competitions and events for schools across the country. Our mission is to promote academic excellence, collaboration, and friendly competition among students.

Schools can register teams to participate in various events throughout the year, ranging from science competitions to arts showcases.

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For Schools

Are you a school looking to participate in our events? Register your school and create teams to join our upcoming competitions.

School administrators can easily manage teams, track event registrations, and collaborate with other teachers from their institution.

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