Between November 18 – 19, 2024, the Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR), Mahidol University, in collaboration with the Phayao Provincial Education Office and the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), held a workshop to support the government’s “Thailand Zero Dropout” initiative. Mr. Apiwat Kansriwiang, Phayao Provincial Education Officer, presided over the opening ceremony and delivered an address to the working group. Ms. Nongwai Chuankid, Director of Phayao Provincial Education Office, welcomed 47 participants to the event.
The training was designed to help participants understand the Thailand Zero Dropout information system, including the detailed questionnaires within it. Participants were also trained on how to use the system effectively, based on their roles and responsibilities, and how to pass on this knowledge to other provincial working groups. This workshop was also honored to have Ms. Warittha Kaewket, Senior Academic Officer, Office of Area-based learning Development, EEF, to share the principles and concepts of the Thailand Zero Dropout initiative.
The attendees comprised key individuals responsible for driving the project to eliminate school dropouts, as well as project staff responsible for three critical roles: surveyor, case manager (CM), and system administrator (Admin), both at the provincial and sub-district levels.
Facilitators included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Piyawat Katewongsa, Asst. Prof. Dr. Pott Pongpaopattanakul, Dr. Nuchanart Muenchan, Dr. Wiwan Sukcharoen Ketkaew, Mr. Chatinai Wanwacha, Mr. Dunusorn Potharin, Dr. Piyakrita Kaewpikul, Mr.Kritsana Aramsri, Ms. Phanphatsa Wantawat, Ms.Nattaporn Nilwatta, Ms.Nanthawan Pomkai, Ms.Satreerat Kongchan, and Ms. Aujima Suksri, who guided the participants through the workshop.
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