Input from Social Market Economy and the Development of Vocational Education

Mr. Nitat Weeraphoprasit, Director of Chonburi Technical College, is welcoming participants to the educational facility.

Representatives from technical colleges and institutions from the eastern region of Thailand arrive at the Chonburi Technical College

Dr. Apichart Thoungyou, Chairperson of the Forum 21st, is giving the opening remark.

Thasuthida Thetthong, Project Manager of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, introduces "Social Market Economy" and KAS's mission in Thailand.

Although the Chonburi Technical College offers vocational courses in many fields - it is specialized in railroad technology.

During the two-day event (28-29 November) representatives from technical colleges and institutes visited the Chonburi Technical College – a pilot project that offers dual education and collaborates with the business sector. The main points discussed: the geopolitical, economic and social implications of a changing world, future trends and technological advancements, how dual education can be vital for human development and to give a boost to the economy. All projects, that are a result of the Forum-21st-KAS-Thailand partnership, are a mean to improve vocational education and therefore enable Thai citizens to benefit from economic development. The participants also exchanged ideas about vocational training and how it can be installed on a larger scale in Thailand.

You can find the article written about this event and the cooperation between the KAS and Forum 21st here.