‘Prayut’ emphasizes the importance of education along with the economy and well-being Shout out to all Thai children must have equal opportunity not blocked

On January 8, 2022, which is National Children’s Day 2022, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense posted a message to children and youth saying “Thai children who are the future of the nation and people’s brothers and sisters.”

due to “National Children’s Day” In 2022, I gave my motto “Thoughtful, prudent, socially responsible” by expecting Thai youth to have creative ideas Aware of the changes in the digital world in the 21st century, knowing duties and responsibilities towards oneself, society, nation and the world society, along with having good morals and ethics. to live together in a multicultural society happily as well as adherence to the national, religious and monarchy institutions and grow up to be a good citizen of the country, a valuable resource in driving the country to prosper forever

For young people, “education” is of paramount importance. And it’s something that I personally attach importance to, along with the economy and well-being of all Thai people. by what I regard as an important mission of me and the government Trying to achieve as much as possible in the remaining time is to provide “equality of opportunity”.

My goal is that every Thai child must have the opportunity to study. Developing one’s own potential as much as possible Must not have Thai children or any child who lives on the Thai soil under the royal Being blocked or limited in educational opportunities and developing one’s own potential Just because of their status, place of origin, or other personal factors, everyone must be “entitled to equal opportunity” as much as possible.

In the past, the government has prepared for the creation of an environment conducive to the development and capacity building of human resources. that are valuable to the country in many important aspects, including

1. Creation of various funds for educational assistance In addition to solving the problem of the Student Loan Fund (KKU) to expand educational opportunities for underprivileged students The government has also pushed for the Education Equality Fund (NESDB), as well as creating mechanisms to work towards helping millions of vulnerable youths. not to fall out of the education system Create equality in Thai society with Thai children. that although unable to choose to be born But education can enhance the economic and social status of all.

2. Creation of future job opportunities and careers, such as the Digital Industry and Innovation Promotion Zone (EECd) and the Eastern Economic Corridor Innovation Zone (EECi), which are not only a breeding ground for “innovators” for Thai children on the day of this Ready to step into the youth of the 21st century, it is also a meeting place for educators, researchers, investors and entrepreneurs. both Thais and foreigners

with the goal of upgrading and developing the ICT industry to a new digital industry (New S-Curve Digital Industry), which is an important mechanism for the transition to “Thailand 4.0” and will be a development model of Another 10 special economic development zones (SEZs) that will be spread across all regions of the country as well.

3. Networking “Net Pracharat” for all villages across the country so that the children Equal opportunity to access knowledge from around the world To be a source of learning, research, study, research, support distance education, both online, on-site and on-demand, in line with the changing world and the covid situation

In addition, there are many projects that I and the government have set guidelines for assigning various agencies. that will help raise the level, create opportunities, produce Thai youths to have a good future, along with the development of the country in all aspects and sustainability, both in terms of “STEM” (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), but not neglecting the aspect of “art” (Art), culture. Thai creativity This includes a “STEAM” approach, including a project that cultivates the concept of being “Entrepreneurial Spirit” in many future professions who have social responsibility since childhood will come to help transform Let’s continue to drive the nation in the future.