Bangkok: MCOT and Huai Khwang Police Station organized an activity to inspire youth to pursue careers in media. MCOT, in collaboration with Huai Khwang Police Station, welcomed community youth to learn about the behind-the-scenes work of media professionals and participated in a volunteer activity making exercise resistance bands to be donated to the elderly, people with disabilities, and those suffering from muscular dystrophy.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kittipong Khantirat, Deputy Managing Director, Corporate Management Division, MCOT Public Company Limited, together with Pol. Lt. Col. Ekkarat Malawanno, Deputy Superintendent of Crime Prevention and Suppression, Huai Khwang Police Station, jointly opened the 'MCOT Cares for the Community 2026' activity at the MCOT operations building. Youth and community relations police officers from Huai Khwang Police Station participated in the event.
MCOT has provided financial support for the "Travel to Build Immunity" activity to Huai Khwang Metropolitan Police Station, in order to support creative activities and promote youth development in the area.
During the event, the youth group visited the MCOT Museum to learn about the history and mission of MCOT in mass media, as well as the development of mass media in Thailand from the past to the present. They then toured the behind-the-scenes production and broadcasting facilities of the television station to broaden their perspectives and inspire them towards future careers in media.
They also participated in activities with news anchors from Channel 9 MCOT HD, and together made exercise resistance bands to be donated to the elderly, disabled, and patients with muscular dystrophy under the care of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. This was made possible with the support of equipment and knowledge from the 'Resistance Bands.I Care About You' project of PTT Oil and Retail Public Company Limited (OR).