The State Railway of Thailand, in collaboration with the Chachoengsao Development Foundation and the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the Queen, organized the 2nd edition of the “Thai Railways: Everyone Can Travel” event. On this occasion, 100 teachers and visually impaired students from the Bangkok School for the Blind were given the opportunity to experience a train journey aboard the KIHA 183.
The event aimed to provide a new learning experience outside the classroom. Participants traveled on the KIHA 183 train and took part in educational activities, including a tour and lectures about the nation's history, religion, monarchy, and the history of the KIHA 183 train. They learned about Japan, important aspects of Chachoengsao Province, including its food, art, culture, and significant places, as well as its role in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Key figures attending the event included:
Mr. Nirut Maneepan, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand
Professor Dr. Kittipong Kittayarak, Chairman of the Chachoengsao Development Foundation
Dr. Watthana Charoennawarat, Vice Chairman of the Chachoengsao Development Foundation
Mrs. Saowanee Suwannacheep, Chairwoman of the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the Queen
Executives from the State Railway of Thailand and the two foundations.