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The Bank of Thailand opened the Bank of Thailand Learning Center on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Bank of Thailand, which serves as the country’s central bank. Its main mission is to maintain the country’s economic and financial stability, which is an important fundamental factor that will help the economy operate smoothly, leading to the well-being of the people and sustainable development.
The building where this learning center is located is historically significant. It used to be the first banknote printing house in the country, established by the capability of Thai people. Therefore, it can be said that this place is a symbol and record of the country’s determination to develop science and technology, which is important for the country to progress steadily. In an environment that is constantly changing, there are both challenges and opportunities. The most important thing is the power and strength of Thai people, especially the youth, students, and academics who are the future of the nation. They must be both smart and good.
The Bank of Thailand aims for this learning center to be an open space that will create opportunities and inspiration, spark self-learning and research, and create an exchange of ideas, mobilize creative energy for knowledge creation, and create a habit of learning and sharing. It aims to be an integrated learning center with modern learning media, a variety of learning activities, a museum that preserves important national heritage, and an area for organizing various educational exhibitions, such as the Money Exhibition that invites you to travel back in time and tells stories about the evolution of money in various civilizations, including money in the future.
This learning center also opens the doors of the "Bank of Thailand" to welcome visitors who are interested in the museum, which collects stories of the Bank of Thailand's operations and economic history during various periods when the country faced economic and political challenges, as well as ideas and lessons from various individuals who have played a part in driving the country's economic and financial system to evolve and develop to the present day. The Bank of Thailand hopes that this learning center will help inspire the next generation who will be an important force in developing and leading the country into the future with stability and sustainability.