DCP Opens Applications for 2nd Gen Cultural Advisors: "City Future Designers"

MGR Online•General•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Cultural Promotion is recruiting for its second cohort of cultural advisors, focusing on sustainable urban development through cultural heritage.

•The Department of Cultural Promotion is launching the second generation of its Thailand Culture for SDGs Coach (CSC-2030) program.
•The program aims to train cultural advisors to integrate cultural capital into urban development, aligning with SDGs and UNESCO's Culture 2030 framework.
•Applications for the second generation are open until April 22, 2026, with the training scheduled for May 21-23 and May 28-30, 2026.

Overview

•Department of Cultural Promotion opens applications for its Thailand Culture for SDGs Coach (CSC-2030) program, 2nd generation.
•The program focuses on developing 'cultural advisors' to systematically support urban development through cultural dimensions, connecting cultural capital with economic, social, and quality of life improvements.
•The initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNESCO's Culture 2030 framework.
•Applications for the 2nd generation are accepted until April 22, 2026.
•The selected participants will attend the training from May 21–23 and May 28–30, 2026.
•The training will be held at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).
•Participants completing the program will receive a certificate and join national and international city advisor networks, potentially leading to future work, project development, and funding access.
•The Department of Cultural Promotion invites interested individuals, including marketers, creatives, and students, to apply to become key drivers in designing Thailand's urban future.

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Key Quotes

Jirapop Seniwoongse Na Ayutthaya

"I still remember today with joy. I gained knowledge, made friends who share passion and inspiration to drive the city with local cultural values, and thought about cultural innovation for the future world and future generations who will be proud of their roots."

คิดถึงวันนี้ยังสนุกอยู่เลยครับ ได้ความรู้ ได้เพื่อนที่แชร์ passion และแรงบันดาลในการขับเคลื่อนเมืองด้วยคุณค่าวัฒนธรรมพื้นถิ่น ได้คิดเรื่องนวัตกรรมวัฒนธรรมเพื่อโลกอนาคตและคนรุ่นใหม่ที่จะภูมิใจในรากเหง้าตัวเอง

Paramath Thiptanassap

"CSC-2030 is a multiplier force, helping to expand the potential of every coach tenfold. And our first generation of coaches will be a multiplier force, enabling cities ready to drive sustainable development with culture to grow tenfold as well."

CSC-2030 คือพลังตัวคูณ ที่ช่วยขยายศักยภาพของโค้ชทุกคนให้เพิ่มขึ้นสิบเท่า และโค้ชรุ่นที่ 1 ของเราก็จะเป็นพลังตัวคูณ ที่ทำให้เมืองที่พร้อมขับเคลื่อนการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืนด้วยวัฒนธรรม เติบโตได้อีกสิบเท่าเช่นกัน

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Cultural Promotion(กรมส่งเสริมวัฒนธรรม)ℹ️

The organization initiating and managing the Thailand Culture for SDGs Coach program.

Ministry of Culture(กระทรวงวัฒนธรรม)ℹ️

The parent ministry overseeing the Department of Cultural Promotion.

Jirathak Co., Ltd.(บริษัท จิรทักษ์ จำกัด)ℹ️

A company founded by Jirapote Seniwoongse Na Ayutthaya, a participant in the CSC-2030 program.

Future Trends and Concepts Research Center, BarameeSeeLab(ศูนย์วิจัยเทรนด์และคอนเซ็ปต์แห่งอนาคต บารามีซี่แล็บ)ℹ️

A research center where Paramath Thiptanassap serves as director, and which is associated with a graduate of the CSC-2030 program.

Law

Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)ℹ️

The global goals to which the CSC-2030 program is aligned.

Culture 2030ℹ️

UNESCO's framework for culture in sustainable development, which the CSC-2030 program incorporates.

Timeline

April 22, 2026(22 เมษายน 2026)ℹ️

The application deadline for the second generation of the Thailand Culture for SDGs Coach program.

May 21–23 and May 28–30, 2026(21–23 และ 28–30 พฤษภาคม 2026)ℹ️

The dates for the training sessions of the second generation of the Thailand Culture for SDGs Coach program.

Place

National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)(สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนบริหารศาสตร์ (นิด้า))ℹ️

The venue for the training sessions of the Thailand Culture for SDGs Coach program.

Villa Seniwoongse(วิลล่าเสนีวงศ์)ℹ️

An aesthetic space in Thonburi founded by Jirapote Seniwoongse Na Ayutthaya, a participant in the CSC-2030 program.

Person

Jirapote Seniwoongse Na Ayutthaya(คุณจิรเทพ เสนีวงศ์ ณ อยุธยา)ℹ️

Founder of Jirathak Co., Ltd. and Villa Seniwoongse, a participant in the first generation of the CSC-2030 program.

Paramath Thiptanassap(คุณปรมา ทิพย์ธนทรัพย์)ℹ️

Director of the Future Trends and Concepts Research Center, BarameeSeeLab, and a graduate of the first generation of the CSC-2030 program.