Thailand's Vocational Education Office Expands 'Vocational Volunteers' Disaster Relief to 140 Locations Nationwide

Key summary

The Ministry of Education in Thailand, through the Office of Vocational Education (OVE), has expanded its 'Vocational Volunteers' (Fix It Center) initiative to 140 service points across the country. The program runs from September 27 to October 30, 2026, offering free vehicle and appliance repairs, electrical safety checks, tool restoration for livelihoods, and food/drink distribution to disaster victims in affected areas such as Rayong, Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Ratchaburi, Saraburi, Surin, Chonburi, and parts of Bangkok/Nakhon Pathom. The initiative involves teachers, instructors, students, and vocational students deploying to assist with recovery efforts.