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Thailand and Finland are exploring new opportunities to strengthen their educational cooperation, with Finnish organisations presenting initiatives in teacher training, digital learning and early childhood education during a meeting at Thailand’s Ministry of Education. The meeting took place on 4 November, when Thailand’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Education, Surapong Uemuthai, welcomed Finnish Education Ambassador Outi Hakanen and representatives of several Finnish education organisations. Several Finnish organisations presented their ongoing and proposed initiatives in Thailand. Omnia, a Finnish education provider, has signed a cooperation agreement with Thailand’s Office of the Vocational Education Commission to support the professional development of teachers and education personnel. Meanwhile, Finnish digital mathematics platform Eduten is working with Thailand’s Office of the Basic Education Commission to introduce its learning platform in pilot schools. Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences also expressed its willingness to support Thailand’s One District One Scholarship (ODOS) programme. Finnish early childhood education provider HEI Schools presented its approach to play-based learning and discussed how elements of the Finnish early childhood education model could be adapted to the Thai education system. As a next step, Thailand and Finland plan to organise a joint education seminar in 2027 to further develop the proposals and translate the discussions into practical cooperation. The meeting highlights Finland’s continued engagement with Thailand’s education sector, where Finnish expertise in teacher training, digital learning and early childhood education is being explored as part of efforts to improve the country’s education system.