With New Zealand's borders opening back up, young New Zealanders will be looking further afield for opportunities to study or progress in their career paths.
Entrepreneurship/News
Flying in the face of fast fashion
Committed to upskilling rural women in Thailand, fashion label Folkcharm has shown that fashion doesn't need to be a race to the bottom where low prices and poor worker conditions are the norm.
Arts/News
IN TOUCH - 20...20 VISION
Experience Shane Carter and Arnont Nongyao's "abrasive and confronting" audio-visual work 20...20 VISION. 20...20 VISION is an IN TOUCH Arts Commission.
Business/News
Thai space agency a blast for kiwi intern
As well providing an understanding of Thai aeronautics, Mikhael Sayat's internship opened the door for him to Thai culture, people and food, and numerous new friends in the world of aerospace.
Entrepreneurship/News
Thailand visit helps hat designer break into Asia
Adrien Taylor says being part of a Foundation trip to Thailand in 2018 helped him see the full potential of Asia for his business and was the start of an ongoing relationship with the region.
Arts/News
The artist's heart - Shayne Carter at Bangkok 1899
Musician Shayne Carter writes about his time as the inaugural artist in residence at creative hub Bangkok 1899 where he immersed himself in local culture and composed and performed with Thai artists.
TrackII/News
Mekong: a region in the making
Victoria University lecturer Alex Bukh writes about the nations jostling for influence in the Mekong region - the major players, their motives and what's at stake.
TrackII/News
Mekong development a double-edged sword
Leadership Network member Jordan King writes about the big issues facing countries through which the Mekong River flows and why developments in the region should be of interest to New Zealand.
Resources/Resource
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Find facts, figures and information about Thailand, including population, climate and useful websites.
Mekong Track II shows that small countries need to work together
The Foundation's director engagement and research Suzannah Jessep talks about attending her first Track II diplomacy dialogue.
Entrepreneurship/News
Silkworms and catwalks
inspire Kiwi designers on Thailand visit
The Foundation recently took a group of five fashion-focussed Kiwis on a week-long trip to Thailand to delve into the thriving Thai fashion scene and build connections with their local counterparts.
TrackII/News
Postcard from Khon Kaen - Track II engagement in the Mekong
Asia New Zealand Foundation senior adviser (research) James To describes the Mekong Track II dialogue the Foundation recently convened in Khon Kaen, Thailand.