British Council Unveils "Next Generation Thailand" Research, Highlighting the Youth "Agency Gap" and 8 Key Policy Recommendations
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
BANGKOK, 27 August 2026 — The British Council today released its latest global research report, "Next Generation Thailand," based on a nationally representative survey of 2,000 Thai youth aged 18–30, alongside qualitative insights from leaders across education, civil society, and the public sector. The report highlights a critical "agency gap": while young Thais possess high personal ambition and readiness across key life areas, they face systemic hurdles and structural exclusion from decision-making processes.
Kumklao Youth Foundation Honors Ms Phanee Saeki with "Phet Pasutha Siam" Exemplary Person Award 2026
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The Kumklao Youth for Nation-Building Foundation, together with its selection committee, has officially chosen Ms Phanni “Rose” Saeki to receive the prestigious "Phet Pasutha Siam" (Diamonds of the Siam Earth) Honor Award for 2026 in the category of Outstanding Business Leader, Executive, and Entrepreneur with Transparent Governance, in recognition of her exemplary qualifications and remarkable achievements.
When Silence Becomes a Movement: Meet the Teen Behind Thailand's Most Followed Mental Health Platform
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Smith Thamakaison and his siblings turned their own struggles with adolescent depression into Crying Cloud – a youth-led movement that has reached millions across Asia
Expert urges systemic action as youth violence grows more complex
FRIDAY, AUGUST 07, 2026
A Thai child psychiatrist says youth violence stems from overlapping pressures, with weapon access a critical risk requiring action across families, schools and communities.
ATOD Children and Youth Development Association Hosts International Dance Festival (IDF) 2026, Positioning Chiang Mai as an International Performing Arts Hub
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The ATOD Children and Youth Development Association, in collaboration with the Committee for the Coordination and Promotion of Non-Formal and Informal Education, successfully hosted the International Dance Festival (IDF 2026) on 11–12 July 2026 at the National Theatre, Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts, Chiang Mai.
"Nicopuff" unapproved vaping goods are spreading among Japanese youth
SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026
Nicotine-vaping devices, collectively known as "nicopuff" in Japan, are gaining popularity among young people, although they are unapproved and their sales are prohibited in the country.