UNESCO officially recognized Tak Municipality, Rayong Province, and Satun Province as new members of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), joining 72 cities from 46 countries. The announcement marks another milestone for Thailand in advancing lifelong learning policies and strengthening cooperation among government agencies and local partners.
The three newly recognized Thai cities each stand out for their learning models:
- Tak Municipality focuses on creating a “city of opportunities” through lifelong learning for both urban and border communities.
- Rayong integrates education with industry, technology, and local resources to prepare its workforce and youth for the Eastern Economic Corridor.
- Satun promotes learning based on natural and cultural heritage, along with skills in environmental stewardship, tourism, and community livelihoods.
Joining the GNLC gives Thai cities access to global knowledge, best practices, and innovative learning models. The network promotes the idea that learning happens everywhere—schools, workplaces, libraries, museums, public spaces, and even at home. Learning cities play a key role in building future-ready skills, expanding education for adults and underserved groups, strengthening readiness for AI and technology, and supporting local entrepreneurship.
This year marks the largest expansion of the network, now comprising more than 425 member cities across 91 countries. Eleven capital cities also joined, and twelve countries entered the network for the first time. With 13 Thai cities now in the GNLC, Thailand is positioned to strengthen lifelong learning policies, foster community-based innovation, support international cooperation, and advance sustainable learning-city development nationwide.
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