On 6 November 2026, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) welcomed a delegation from the Embassy of Finland and leading Finnish education organizations. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange best practices in education and explore potential collaboration in higher education, innovation, and workforce development.
Led by Ms. Outi Hakanen, Ambassador for Education of Finland, the delegation included representatives from Education Finland, EduCluster Finland, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Tutorised, and Omnia Education Partnerships (OEP).
The visit began at Darunsikkhalai School for Innovative Learning (DSIL), where the delegation was warmly welcomed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kraiwood Kiattikomol, President of DSIL and Advisor to the University. The delegation learned about the school’s approach to teaching and learning, with discussions highlighting project-based learning, creativity, and hands-on learning experiences. Delegates also toured classrooms to observe how these educational approaches are implemented in practice.
The delegation was later welcomed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suvit Saetia, President of KMUTT, for discussions with the university’s executive team. During the session, participants exchanged perspectives and best practices in several areas of mutual interest, including higher education cooperation, international partnerships, innovation, and engineering and STEM education.
The visit strengthened the relationship between KMUTT and Finland’s education community, paving the way for continued dialogue and potential collaboration in academic cooperation, educational innovation, mobility, and university-industry partnerships.
