The government is ready to support Thailand as a world leader in soft power.

“Karam” reveals that the government through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has the potential and is ready to support. Soft Power Committee Continue to push Thailand to be the world’s soft power leader.

Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that from the meeting of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee. Set a goal to develop highly skilled workers and develop the soft power industry in 11 different fields to the global market. To push Thailand to become the world’s soft power leader

Mr. Karom said that the government through the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation) is ready to support in 3 important areas: developing manpower to have higher skills; Using academic information to supplement important issues so that Thai soft power can be trusted on a global level. and organizing technology and innovation infrastructure for the creative industries in 11 fields, including food, sports, festivals, tourism, music, books, movies, games, art, design and fashion, which A.W. is already ready for. both universities and research agencies spread throughout the country that can be used to support soft power policies immediately

Mr. Karom further said that In the area of human resource development The government aims to develop 20 million people, with 1 million people in the first year. The government has a mechanism to increase skills or Upskill-Reskill, which will focus on upgrading the skills of Thai people to become highly skilled workers. Using 150 universities across the country, it can be done in all areas in conjunction with incubators and vocational networks. Linked to skills accreditation and credit bank Including main universities that already have courses in this field. Able to continue teaching more advanced skills At present, various universities There are already 871 courses, capable of producing approximately 40,000 people per year in this field. Once the needs of each of the 11 areas of soft power are acknowledged, the university will rush the university to make further adjustments to meet them. with questions and needs

“There is a science park and university in the area. That will help support the creation of the entire creative industry system in 11 areas, which can be transformed into a creative industry innovation park. Including stimulating creative activities in youth and students, stimulating the creative power of youth. and new generation creatives To provide an atmosphere for learning, training, and competitions in various formats. Available all over the country The National Innovation Agency, an agency under the National Innovation Agency, can fully participate in the operation. Ready to use your full potential in every aspect. Support and push Thailand to become one of the world’s leaders in soft power,” Mr. Karom emphasized.

Source: Thai News Agency