A Sino-Thai youth pictures exhibition of labor by Thai youths who studied at a Chinese college opened in Bangkok on Jan 10, showcasing deepening digital academic cooperation between the 2 nations.
The exhibition shows 43 photographic works by 50 Thai college students who participated in the Outstanding Development Opportunity Scholarship (ODOS) Summer Camp at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Wuhan, Hubei province, final 12 months.
Coinciding with the fiftieth anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, the six-week camp held in October and November was collectively launched by HUST and Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency to offer analysis alternatives in synthetic intelligence (AI) and the metaverse.
Designed by HUST’s School of Software Engineering, the curriculum coated cutting-edge technological matters equivalent to AI, robotics, and communication applied sciences. It additionally integrated Chinese cultural experiences equivalent to calligraphy and tea, and arranged visits to a number of analysis establishments and firms.
The exhibition is organized by HUST in partnership with Depa and Chinese smartphone maker Vivo. It is supported by the Hubei Youth Chamber of Commerce in Thailand and Bangkok’s high-end shopping center Iconsiam, the place the exhibition is being held.
The photographs on show vividly mirror the deep friendship between China and Thailand that’s as shut as one household, mentioned Ni Yang, counselor on the Chinese embassy in Thailand.
Ni mentioned he hopes the youth of each nations can work collectively to create an excellent brighter future for China-Thailand cooperation.
Hatsadin Kampiranond, director of Depa Asset Management Office, mentioned the exhibition is just not solely an extension of the ODOS program but additionally a testomony to the worth of studying past the classroom.
Each work embodies the voice of the scholars, documenting their transformation from program members to cultural ambassadors, mentioned Hatsadin.
The opening ceremony additionally noticed participation of representatives from Thailand’s Ministry of Education and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission, in addition to delegates from Thai universities and secondary faculties, and the Chinese Students and Scholars Association in Thailand.
The exhibition’s opening day was additionally Thailand’s Children’s Day. Natrada Promnak, a student consultant who obtained an award from the exhibition, attended together with her household.
“The photos make me feel as if I have gone back to the classrooms in China,” mentioned Natrada, who added that the summer season camp, combining know-how and humanity expertise, has constructed a bridge of friendship for the scholars by means of imagery.
“I hope to have the opportunity to study in China in the future and capture my own story,” mentioned Natrada.
The exhibition at Iconsiam’s Napalai Terrace is open to the general public freed from cost till Jan 18.