MHESI and Generation AI Hackathon for New Graduates

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Generation Thailand and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation organized an AI Hackathon to develop employment solutions for new graduates.

•Generation Thailand and MHESI organized the Generation Thailand’s Hackathon from August 28–30, 2026.
•The competition selected 10 final teams from 127 applicants to design AI solutions for new graduates entering the job market.
•The winning team was 4WARDERS with the project SkillPath-AI.
•Total prize money amounted to 45,000 Baht with additional benefits valued at over 100,000 Baht.

Overview

•Generation Thailand and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) held the Generation Thailand’s Hackathon between August 28–30, 2026.
•The competition aimed to use AI to increase job opportunities for new graduates and job seekers in Thailand through education-industry links and potential-based hiring.
•127 teams applied for the competition, with 10 teams selected for the final 3-day development process.
•Briefing Day occurred on August 28 at Microsoft Thailand, followed by Learning Day on August 29, and the final presentation on August 30.
•The final presentations took place at the KX Knowledge Exchange building at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi.
•Team 4WARDERS won the first prize with SkillPath-AI, while teams Rub Job and Haek Krathon won the first and second runner-up prizes respectively.
•Punyanut Phattanothai stated that many people lack opportunities and spaces for their potential to be seen rather than lacking potential itself.

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Key Quotes

Punyanut Phattanothai

"This Hackathon is not just a competition, but an opening of space for the new generation to be part of designing answers for the Thai labor market."

Hackathon ครั้งนี้จึงไม่ใช่เพียงการแข่งขัน แต่เป็นการเปิดพื้นที่ให้คนรุ่นใหม่เข้ามาเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของการออกแบบคำตอบให้กับตลาดแรงงานไทย

Key Entities

Organization

Generation Thailand(เจเนเรชั่น ประเทศไทย)

A non-profit organization that focuses on transforming education into employment to help Thais enter high-demand careers.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️

A government ministry (MHESI) that co-organized and supported the AI Hackathon.

King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi(มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีพระจอมเกล้าธนบุรี)ℹ️

The institution where the KX Knowledge Exchange building is located.

4WARDERS

The winning team of the Hackathon with the project SkillPath-AI.

Rub Job(รับ Job)

The first runner-up team of the Hackathon.

Haek Krathon(แหกกระท้อน)

The second runner-up and Popular Vote winning team of the Hackathon.

Chat Pai Krub Pee Joe(จัดไปครับพี่โจ)

A Popular Vote winning team of the Hackathon.

JobThai

The Champion Sponsor of the project.

ShakeSphere

The Advocate Sponsor of the project.

MFEC

The Supporter Sponsor of the project.

Microsoftℹ️

A Learning Partner of the project.

Career Spark

A Learning Partner of the project.

Canvaℹ️

A Learning Partner of the project.

Adam’s House

A Learning Partner of the project.

Saleforces