The Ministry of Education, through the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), in collaboration with Starfish Education Foundation, has introduced the Future Youth Thailand initiative. This programme is designed to equip Thai youth with future-ready skills and 21st-century competencies through Pitching Season 1, a competition themed "Creative Learning Innovation."
The event promotes sustainable innovation, encouraging students to develop solutions aligned with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), tackling sustainability challenges at both local and global levels.
The competition was officially opened by Dr. Ketthip Suphavanich, Deputy Secretary-General of OBEC, and Dr. Nanthaporn Seributra, President of Starfish Education Foundation, who delivered inspiring remarks to the participating students.
A National Stage for Young Innovators
The competition attracted over 200 teams from across Thailand, creating a national platform for aspiring innovators. Following a rigorous selection process, the top 10 teams advanced to the final round, where they pitched their groundbreaking ideas for a chance to win prestigious national awards.
This initiative underscores the Ministry of Education and Starfish Education Foundation’s commitment to nurturing Thai youth as changemakers, empowering them to shape a more sustainable and innovative future.
Future Youth Thailand: Celebrating Young Innovators
Competition Results
Lower Secondary Level
- Gold Award – Champion: Team PLANET PATCHERS
- Innovation: “PLANET PATCHERS: The Eco Guardians”
- Tansum Phatthana School, Secondary Educational Service Area Office Ubon Ratchathani – Amnat Charoen
- Gold Award – 1st Runner-Up: Team Science Devil
- Innovation: “Smart Box Air Fresher” – Intelligent Air Purification Box
- Ban Khok Samran School, Primary Educational Service Area Office Khon Kaen 2
- Gold Award – 2nd Runner-Up: Team Klong Phalang Jai
- Innovation: “Klong Phalang Jai”
- Chumchon Ban Phop Phra School, Primary Educational Service Area Office Tak 2
- Silver Award: Team CHP Marketplace
- Innovation: “CHP Marketplace”
- Chumchon Ban Phop Phra School, Primary Educational Service Area Office Tak 2
- Bronze Award: Team Wit Kids Dee
- Innovation: “Pyrolysis Furnace through STEAM Design Process”
- Pa Chi Wang Daeng Wittaya School, Primary Educational Service Area Office Chiang Mai 2
Upper Secondary Level
- Gold Award – Champion: Team UT-Recycle
- Innovation: “Waste Materials to Lightweight Bricks”
- U-Thong School, Secondary Educational Service Area Office Suphan Buri
- Gold Award – 1st Runner-Up: Team KWIT-P101
- Innovation: “Wireless Technology-Based Air Quality Analysis and Wildfire Warning System”
- Khun Yuam Wittaya School, Secondary Educational Service Area Office Mae Hong Son
- Gold Award – 2nd Runner-Up: Team Tech Nerd
- Innovation: “The Automatic Mask Wrapping Machine”
- Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn Ubon Ratchathani School, Secondary Educational Service Area Office Ubon Ratchathani – Amnat Charoen
- Silver Award: Team Delivery
- Innovation: “Green Tea Flavored Oat Cookies with Wolffia Protein”
- Phichit Pittayakom School, Secondary Educational Service Area Office Phichit
- Bronze Award: Team SSP Safespace
- Innovation: “Safe Space: A City for Everyone”
- Satri Samut Prakan School, Secondary Educational Service Area Office Samut Prakan
Popular Vote Award
- Winner: Team That Thong Sound, EIS 2
- Innovation: “Solar-Powered Paper Mache Lamp”
- Voted as the most popular project on Facebook Starfish Labz
Beyond the Competition: Special Activities
- Panel Discussion: “Designing the Future: Innovations for a Sustainable World”
- Future Youth Ambassadors Workshop: A leadership development session for students and teachers, fostering creative and engaging learning experiences.
Recognising Educational Excellence
The event also honoured key figures who have played a pivotal role in advancing next-generation learning, awarding:
- Future Youth Leader – Outstanding Youth Leadership in Innovation
- Digital Learning Facilitator – Advocate for Digital Learning
- Digital School Leader – Champion of Educational Technology in Schools
- Digital Superintendent Award – Leader in Digital Supervision & Innovation
- Digital Leadership in Education Award – Pioneering Digital Transformation in Education
Inspiring the Future of Learning
The Future Youth Thailand competition highlights the brilliant potential of Thai youth in driving meaningful change through innovation. It serves as a stepping stone for young minds, equipping them with future-ready skills to thrive in an evolving world.
At its core, this initiative is dedicated to empowering and inspiring learners across Thailand, fostering a culture of creativity, sustainability, and progressive education, and paving the way for transformative learning experiences.
