Thailand’s Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) has entered into a new partnership with Canva to enhance digital learning and design skills in private schools nationwide. The memorandum of understanding was signed on January 26 in Bangkok by OPEC Secretary-General Monthon Phaksuwan and Canva Thailand Country Manager Pakapol Thangtongchin. This collaboration aims to fortify digital education by training teachers, students, and educational staff using the Canva for Education platform.
OPEC is set to work closely with private schools across Thailand to facilitate training and monitor the program's progress, ensuring effective skill development and implementation. At least one outcome assessment will be conducted annually to guarantee long-term benefits. This initiative is part of OPEC’s broader mission to elevate the quality and competitiveness of Thailand’s private educational sector.
Monthon stated that leveraging Canva’s design tools will enable the creation of professional and creative learning materials that meet global standards. Pakapol emphasized Canva's commitment to educational equity by providing premium design tools at no cost to private schools. He also noted the platform's potential to reduce teachers' paperwork, thereby allowing them to focus more on teaching.
To ensure sustainable success, Canva has outlined four strategic goals: providing technical support in Thai, developing educators through specialized training programs, creating a shared teaching resource hub, and organizing nationwide competitions to motivate educators and students. Pakapol stressed that this collaboration aims to build a sustainable learning ecosystem rather than merely distributing digital tools.
OPEC sees this partnership as a pivotal move towards fully digital learning environments in Thailand, positioning Canva as a major force in this transformation. This development coincides with the House of Representatives' recent approval of the Ministry of Education’s budget proposal, amidst discussions on the fiscal year 2026 budget bill, reported The Thiager.
Key Takeaways
Thailand partners with Canva to boost digital education in private schools.
OPEC to annually assess the initiative’s progress and long-term impact.
Canva provides free access to premium tools to support educational equity.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2026-02-03
