Thai Beverage Plc is offering education funds to 15 schools to assist with projects that align with the principles of the sufficiency economy.
Thai Beverage CEO Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi yesterday participated in a special ceremony on the SX Talk Stage at the Sustainability EXPO 2024, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).
During the event, scholarships were awarded to various schools to support the continuation of royal initiatives. The event was part of the 2024 collaboration project focused on expanding these initiatives to youth.
Representatives from Office of the Royal Development Projects Board (ORDPB) secretary-general Suporn Trinarin, Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) deputy secretary-general Ketthip Supavanich, and Mr Thapana, took part in the ceremony, which awarded 10,000 baht funds to 10 primary schools and five secondary schools.
During the discussion, teachers and students from Pak Bueng Singto School in Chachoengsao explained how they had integrated the sufficiency economy philosophy into the curriculum, including lessons on organic composting, mushroom cultivation and herbal soap making.
A teacher from Wat Pitulathirat Rangsarit Kindergarten said the project aimed to follow in the footsteps of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great.
Experiential learning outside the classroom, such as planting trees and growing herbs and learning to breed fish had taught students how to generate income for their families in a sustainable way, he said.
In conclusion, Chaipattana Foundation secretary-general Sumet Tantivejkul urged the audience to reflect on King Rama IX's valuable teachings, particularly those on water management and sustainable development.
He also emphasised the importance of deep understanding and the need to instill moral values and intelligence in the younger generation.