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Sacit aims to nuture new cohorts of creators

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June 11, 2025

The Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (public organisation) or Sacit is promoting Thai crafts on the global stage by nurturing young creators and looking to expand export markets.

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Anucha Thirakanont, chief executive of Sacit, said the institute plans to increase both domestic and international opportunities, leveraging Thailand's talented artisans, designers, students, and underprivileged groups with remarkable potential.

He said Sacit is now in its second year of promoting the “New Young Craft” initiative, which aims to attract young talents to the crafts industry, enhance their ability to develop Thai arts and crafts, while preserving the charm of Thai heritage and adapting it to global trends.

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