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Reskill for the Future

Smart Money

Problem

University students in Thailand - a country with an adult population that ranks below OECD average in financial literacy knowledge - needs to be better equipped in terms of personal finance (knowing how to use a bank, manage credit card debt, save up for a first home, etc.) so that they can be better prepared for post-graduation life.

Solution

We are planning 2 initiatives to increase knowledge about personal finances among Thai university students:

– First initiative: work with Thai universities to setup personal finance clubs, similar to one at the Wharton School of Business

– Second initiative: create financial literacy training as CSR project for Thailand’s student loan organization

Goal

n the short-term, we were able to break the misconception that personal finance is just about investing. We also brought life a real-world view on how topics such as insurance, investing in different kinds of industries, planning for your financial future, etc. can be affect your net worth in the short and long-run.

Our long-term goal is to enable more vulnerable members of society (such as students) to manage financial decisions and actions effectively as they navigate their way through daily life. Functional knowledge of personal finance can teach individuals hard life skills that are not traditionally taught at home or in school, helping to reduce future financial mishaps that might lessen inequality.

Partner/Sponsor

Through SmartMoney, Bangkok Hub has collaborated thus far with 2 entrepreneurs (Friendnancial), 3 universities (Thammasat University, Chulalongkorn University, and Mahidol University), and 2 local and international organizations including Visa and Praxis.

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

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