Thai Youth Project Launches English News Documentary Nationwide
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Namo said the idea came from his 12 years at the International Christian School Nonthaburi, where he used English mainly and worked on ICSN TV, gaining video production skills. Now studying political science, he became interested in societal issues and wanted to create youth-focused content, leading to the English youth news scoop 'Next Gen Echo'. He added that filming with high‑school students from upcountry showed their strong English ability and genuine local youth problems, and teachers from other schools have contacted him to join. He hopes to meet students nationwide in the future.
Dr. Thakon Sri Suk Sai, manager of the Safe and Creative Media Development Fund, said the project aligns with the fund’s mission. Its key appeal is bringing ‘youth voices’ to an English-language news format, with youths as both producers and storytellers from a new‑generation perspective. The content covers everyday topics important to society and expands reach to broader audiences. He praised not only the output but also the producers’ attitudes toward various issues, noting that presenting social realities through youth perspectives is clear. In a rapidly changing media landscape, the fund emphasizes media‑literacy skills so youths become responsible media creators, not just consumers, fostering safe and sustainable media.
