Thaicom and ONIE work toward “Pracharat” extend distance learning via satellite

[Via Satellite 05-25-2016] Thaicom has signed an agreement with Thailand’s Office of Non-Formal and Informal Education (ONIE) for collaboration on the nation’s Distance Learning via Satellite project. The company will provide Mae Fah Luang Highland Community Learning Centers with satellite receiver dishes, set-top boxes, and other necessary equipment to deliver educational content to hill tribes in rural and remote areas.

This agreement is a first step toward progress under Thailand’s newly launched Pracharat Policy, which encourages the public, private, and civic sectors to work together to solve problems and lay stronger foundations for sustainable development in Thailand. The policy emphasizes improving education and empowering rural communities.