Thai Union Volunteers Bring Science Camp To Children In Burirum

Tunyawat Kasemsuwan, Ph.D., director global innovation for Thai Union, joined as a volunteer to educate basic science skills for students at Ban Kok Khok Witthaya School in Burirum province.

23 NOV, 2016, BANGKOK ― More than 70 scientists from Thai Union Group PCL’s Global Innovation Incubator (Gii) recently shared their knowledge and expertise with 67 students in Burirum province, introducing them to the fun and excitement of science.

The aim of the program was to teach the students basic science skills and help them develop logical thinking skills. The activity was part of Thai Union’s commitment to promote lifelong learning opportunities in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

“We have scientific knowledge and we would like to give back to the community,” said Tunyawat Kasemsuwan, Ph.D., director global innovation for Thai Union. “We aim to educate children about science in a simple way and make it more fun and interesting.”

“Thai children have the capability, however, it depends on how interested they are in science. In Thailand, there is high demand for scientists. We hope this activity may inspire them to become more interested in science and that the inspiration they get from the activity will drive them to become scientists in the future”, he added.

Three schools participated in the program: Ban Kok Khok Witthaya School; Ban Sok Tae School; and Ban Khok Yai School. The program was held at the Ban Kok Khok Witthaya School.

See video activity here