The ‘San Jai Thai Su Jai Tai’ project aims to support disadvantaged youth from Thailand’s five southern border provinces, Phuket Provincial Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) Thiraphong Chuaychu explained at a meeting held at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Feb 19).
The meeting was attended by the project’s steering committee and representatives from relevant government agencies.
The ‘San Jai Thai Su Jai Tai’ project, organised by the San Jai Thai Su Jai Tai Foundation, will take place in April 2025 across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi.
The initiative will provide 120 youths from Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Satun and Songkhla who face economic hardship, loss of family, educational disadvantages or are affected by regional unrest an opportunity to learn and exchange experiences in the Andaman coast provinces.
Participants, aged 15-19 and enrolled in public or private educational institutions, will stay with 20 host families in Phuket for 15 days, with two youths per family, Mr Thiraphong explained.
The Phuket Provincial Office has established a steering committee to oversee the project, with a Vice Governor serving as chairman and the Palad, Mr Thiraphong as a member.
Their responsibilities include guiding the project, monitoring its progress, and ensuring the selection of suitable host families across the province.
Mr Thiraphong explained that the selection process covers three districts: Mueang Phuket (seven families and one reserve), Thalang (seven families and one reserve) and Kathu (six families and one reserve).
Attendees at the meeting also addressed plans for educational visits in Phuket, including trips to the Phuket Old Town community, the iconic Chinpracha House museum and the Thai Hua Museum.
“These activities aim to provide the youth with a deeper understanding of Phuket’s cultural and historical heritage,” Mr Thiraphong said.
An orientation for selected host families is scheduled for next Monday (Feb 24) at the Phu-Nga Hotel in Mueang District, Phang Nga Province, Mr Thiraphong noted.
“The ‘San Jai Thai Su Jai Tai’ project plays a crucial role in fostering understanding and strengthening relationships between youth from the southern border region and other parts of the country.
“By providing educational opportunities and cultural exchanges, the initiative aims to equip young people with the skills and experiences needed to contribute positively to their communities and the nation,” Mr Thiraphong concluded.