The College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM) proudly celebrates a landmark achievement as its Culinary Arts students have been selected from over 100,000 participants by the Royal Thai Embassy, Islamabad, to represent Pakistan in the prestigious Thailand Master Chef 2025 competition.
The highly competitive selection process included entries from hundreds of institutions across the country. Yet, COTHM students not only stood out but secured all top three positions, bringing immense pride to the institution and the nation.
1st Place: Namra – GDICA7 Rawalpindi
Award: A fully sponsored trip to Thailand to participate in the Thailand Master Chef 2025 event.


2nd Place: Youhana Basharat – GDICA25 Islamabad
Award: Exclusive gift hamper from the Royal Thai Embassy.
3rd Place: Mohammad Teham – GDICA30 Islamabad
Award: Exclusive gift hamper from the Royal Thai Embassy.
“This achievement is not only a personal triumph for our students but a moment of great pride for the entire COTHM family, It reflects the quality of education, passion, and dedication our institute instills in future culinary professionals.
COTHM continues to pave the way for aspiring chefs and hospitality leaders, offering them international platforms to showcase their talents and achieve excellence. The selection of our students for such a renowned international culinary competition is a testament to the institution’s global standards.