Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs presides over the opening ceremony of the 10th TICA Connect “Empowering People, Innovating for Change”

On 28 August 2025, H.E. Dr. Lalivan Karnchanachari, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, presided over the opening ceremony of the 10th TICA Connect under the theme "Empowering People, Innovating for Change," at Living Hall, 3rd Floor, and SCBX Next Tech, 4th Floor, Siam Paragon.

The Vice Minister stressed the importance of human development as the heart of national development that encompasses all groups and generations, driven by technological advancement and innovative policies. Dr. Orakanyanee Liang-issara, Assistant Rector for Lifelong Learning Promotion and Head of the Continuing Education Center at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), also delivered a keynote speech on human development, focusing on translating policy into practice. Mr. Chulvat Narinthrangura, Director-General of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), noted that the event was organized to promote greater awareness of Thailand's international development cooperation efforts. It also aimed to raise understanding of the benefits of such cooperation for Thailand's overall development among partner countries, government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and the general public-particularly among the younger generation.

In addition, the event featured panel discussions on experiences in developing vulnerable populations and promoting youth participation in sustainable development through volunteerism. It also included exhibitions showcasing the Department's missions in various countries, alongside exhibitions from partner organizations, as well as a display and sale offerings of products created by victims of human trafficking, supported by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. The theme "Empowering People, Innovating for Change", of the 10th TICA Connect emphasized people-centered development as the foundation for progress in all areas, on enhancing abilities, skills, and mindsets to enable growth and adaptation across multiple dimensions, allowing individuals to keep pace with the rapidly changing global environment through development driven by innovation in all its forms. This also coincided with the 10th anniversary of the TICA's establishment in 2025.

Read more at: https://tica-thaigov.mfa.go.th/en/content/10th-tica-connect