🦪🏆 The Thailand Grand Écailler Challenge 2nd Edition successfully concluded on 4 July 2026 at Chatrium Grand Bangkok Hotel, bringing together talented chefs from leading hotels across Thailand to showcase their precision and artistry in the craft of Écailler.

Jagota proudly congratulates the winner of this year’s competition.

🥇 Chef Chanwit Sae-lee (Chef Pong)
Chatrium Grand Bangkok Hotel

He will represent Thailand at the World Oyster Shucking Championship in France in October 2026, competing alongside the world’s finest Écailliers. 🇹🇭🇫🇷

Jagota would like to thank all guests of honour who joined the event and gave their support.

Guests of Honour

• H.E. Mr. Jean-Claude Poimbœuf, Ambassador of France to Thailand, and spouse Madame Mariko Poimboeuf
• Mr. Jérôme Desquiens, Director of Business France Thailand, and spouse Ms. Ayesha Desquiens
• Mr. Stacey James Walton, General Manager of Chatrium Grand Bangkok Hotel
• Mr. Adrien Jay, Oyster Farmer and Owner of Geay Oyster Farm, France
• Mr. Gopal Jagota, Director of Business Development, Jagota Brothers Trading Co., Ltd.

⚖️ Honorary Judges

• Chef Alessandro E. Haab
• Chef David Senia
• Chef Kent Vatcharavee Visetpohchanatip
• Mr. Dave Vitre
• Chef Cedric Bejaoui
• Mr. Damien Aymard

👨‍🍳 The 7 Competing Chefs

• Chef Chanwit Sae-lee (Chef Pong) – Chatrium Grand Bangkok Hotel – 🥇 Winner
• Chef Phansa Khumbun (Chef Yee) – Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel – 🥈 First Runner-up
• Chef Kajornyot Jongraktrakul (Chef Kla) – The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon Hotel – 🥉 Second Runner-up
• Chef Santipap Tonkanya (Chef Tor) – Andaz Bangkok Hotel
• Chef Wachiraphon Boonprab (Chef Arm) – Meliá Koh Samui Hotel
• Chef Adisak Salasemlee (Chef Ton) – Anantara Koh Yao Yai Hotel
• Chef Nadsuda Ting-Nga (Chef Jam) – Banyan Tree Phuket Hotel

Jagota extends our sincere gratitude to all partners, supporters, and the seven competing chefs for their dedication and professionalism in making this competition unforgettable. ✨

🇫🇷🦪 Rendez-vous à l’année prochaine!
See you again next year! ✨