On Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM, during the Sustainability Expo 2024 (SX2024) held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, Member and Secretary-General of the Chaipattana Foundation, joined by Ms. Suporn Treenarin, Secretary-General of the Office of the Royal Development Projects Board (ORDPB), Ms. Kasetip Supawanich, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), and Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, presented scholarships under the “Royal Initiative Knowledge Continuation Project.” This initiative, part of a collaborative effort to expand the impact of the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's philosophies among youth, awarded 15 scholarships worth 10,000 THB each to schools that have successfully adopted and implemented these philosophies for the benefit of individuals, communities, and society at large.

Following the awards ceremony, Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul delivered a speech highlighting the progress and objectives of the project, emphasizing the importance of empowering youth as a driving force for sustainable national development. He concluded by reaffirming the commitment to expand the initiative in the future.

Selected Schools and Projects

The selected schools were categorized into two education levels:

Primary Level – 9 Schools, 10 Projects:

1. Pak Bueng Singto School – Vocational Skill Development through Five Learning Stations Based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy Leading to the “Four Knows.”

2. Anuban Wat Pitula Thirachrangsarit School – “Continuing Father's Legacy” Integrated Learning Camp.

3. Surao Khlong 18 School – “Virtuous Children with Moral Foundations for Sustainable Careers.”

4. Sakuldee Prachasarn School – “Learning Base Inspired by the King’s Teachings.”

5. Surao Khlong 19 School – “Artful Clay Creations” for Career-Oriented Learning.

6. Wat Don Thong School (Suwannasri Tonthikun Rat Suksa Lai) – “Hundred Stories of Sufficiency Thinking.”

7. Paeng Pittayapoomi School – “Fragrant Transformations” – Hands-on Learning for Sustainable Farming.

8. Wat Nong Pa Tong School (Ampanrat Prachasarn) – “Sufficiency Means Enough” – Edible Home Gardens.

9. Wat Nong Pa Tong School (Upper Primary) – “Sufficiency Lime” Project.

10. Bueng Singto School (Sahakahayiyosamat Prachasarn) – Integrated Learning Based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.

Secondary Level – 4 Schools, 5 Projects:

1. Surao Khlong 19 School – “Young Volunteer Farmers Cultivating Sufficiency Mindsets.”

2. Phanom Sarakham ‘Phanom Adulwittaya’ School – Biodegradable Fruit Wrappers from Natural Fibers for Sustainable Agriculture.

3. Phanom Sarakham ‘Phanom Adulwittaya’ School – Controlling Citrus Leaf-Eating Caterpillars through Knowledge from Royal Projects.

4. Wat Ket Samon School – Oyster Mushroom Cultivation.

5. Benjamarachrangsarit 2 School – Integrated Learning Activities – “Chachoengsao’s Local Treasures.”

Project Background

The “Royal Initiative Knowledge Continuation Project” was originally launched in the Khao Hin Son Royal Development Study Center in Chachoengsao Province. It aims to provide funding support to schools implementing projects inspired by the royal development principles, encouraging practical application and tangible outcomes.

Looking ahead, the next phase of the project will be implemented at the Kung Krabaen Bay Royal Development Study Center in Chanthaburi Province, expanding the reach of royal philosophy-based education to a broader range of students across Thailand.

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