Execution
Reskill for the Future

Demo Lab : Accessible Education

Problem

In Thailand, many underprivileged students who gain university admission struggle to pay the initial placement fees and first-term tuition required to secure their student status. Without student status, they cannot access government student loans (กยศ.), creating a cycle of financial inaccessibility.To address this issue, we propose the "Demo Lab" initiative, which aims to provide financial support for students to secure their placement and first-term tuition fees, enabling them to maintain their student status and access student loans.

Solution

Create emotional connection:Show the profile of the kids to potential funders, funders can pick between several candidates, each candidate can have different field of interests (that we we can target/match)If funders end up funding over, for example 75K:They get to meet the kidsHave a promotional video about them, and their causeThe kids that get funding send “thank you” videos

Goal

Work towards influencing government policies to provide better financial support for underprivileged students, potentially leading to changes in the national education funding structure. Advocate for and implement additional support systems such as mentorship programs, academic counseling, and career guidance to further assist underprivileged students.

Partner/Sponsor

University:  Thammasat, and other universities (long-term)Private organisations:  corporations and businessesNGOs: partnering to leverage existing networks and supports.Community groups: high schools/uni alumni networksGSBKK: volunteers from the hub who will assist in various capacities

Upcoming Event

Event Date: Saturday & Sunday, 4th- 5th October 2025
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
Location: Bangkok, Thailand (Specific venue to be announced - TBA)
Language: The hackathon will be conducted entirely in English to ensure an inclusive environment for all participants.

Candidate Criteria

We encourage young professionals from all backgrounds to apply.
Successful applicants will meet the following criteria:
Age: Between 18 and 35 years old at the time of the hackathon.
Commitment: Must be able to commit to and attend the entire full-day program on both days: Saturday, October 04, and Sunday, October 05, 2025.
Background: Open to individuals regardless of academic discipline, professional experience, race, gender, or nationality. We value diversity and believe that varied perspectives lead to the most impactful solutions.

Click to apply: https://forms.gle/b1BpCEBGJDmgVs1a9

This project has already closed. You can find the information of project's impact through our annual report here

Inquiry

Chayakorn
Phumchumphol
Impact Officer
Ranchida
Rojanakit
Kacha
Mahadumrongkul
Curator