Country of Honor
      2026教育展主宾国：泰国
      Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is located in the heart of mainland Southeast Asia, covering approximately 513,115 square kilometers. It shares borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, and has coastlines along the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Bangkok, the capital, is the country’s political, economic, cultural, and international center. With its strategic location, Thailand serves as an important gateway connecting ASEAN with China, India, and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

      Thailand is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and distinctive traditions. From the mountains of the North and the cultural heritage of the Northeast to the fertile Central Plains and the tropical coastlines and islands of the South, the country offers a rich diversity of communities, cultures, local wisdom, arts, cuisine, and natural resources. Thailand’s long history and cultural diversity continue to shape its modern and internationally connected society. Thai talent and creativity have also gained international recognition across fields ranging from science and innovation to arts, entertainment, and sports.

      Today, Thailand is a major economy in Southeast Asia and a regional hub for trade, investment, tourism, education, research, and innovation. The country is strengthening its competitiveness through science and technology, digital transformation, human capital development, advanced industries, and sustainable development.

      In education, Thailand is promoting the internationalization of higher education, embracing innovative and flexible learning models, and expanding access to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Thailand is also expanding its capabilities in emerging and frontier fields, including artificial intelligence, deep technology, space technology, and health sciences. With its established economic base, rich cultural heritage, and growing innovation ecosystem, Thailand offers a wide range of opportunities for international cooperation and partnership.