Better Futures Project 2026: Futures Near Me | Project Overview and Award Results (National Final)

Central Pattana Public Company Limited, together with UNDP Thailand, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and a network of partners, empowered young people across five regions of Thailand to learn, design, test and communicate solutions to social and environmental challenges, guided by the SDGs, responsible consumption, and business and human rights.

Programme Structure and Implementation

The six-month programme held activities in Bangkok, Khon Kaen, Rayong, Phuket and Chiang Mai across three educational levels: primary students created artwork and performances; lower secondary students produced videos for social change; and upper secondary, vocational and university students developed ideas, prototypes and campaigns, testing and refining their projects before the final presentations.

The National Final took place on 16–17 October 2026 at centralwOrld LIVE, Level 8, with 20 finalist teams: five primary, five lower secondary, and ten upper secondary–university teams.

Primary Level

First Prize: KP Robot — Kajonkietpattana School

Project: “One bag big Change,” an artwork promoting reusable bags and reduced plastic waste for healthier communities and a better environment.

• Outstanding – The Creative Thinker Award: Khamthiang Young Creators — Khamthiang Anussorn School
• Outstanding – The Best Performance Award: Hug Non Ngio — Ban Non Ngio School
• Outstanding – The SDG Master Award: Art WADKHOD — Wat Khod Thimtharam Municipal School
• Outstanding – The Best Spirit Award: JR 2026 — Charoenrat Uppatham School

Lower Secondary Level

First Prize: Wolf Z — Kajonkietsuksa School

Project: “ONE BOTTLE EVERYWHERE,” a video encouraging people to carry reusable water bottles to reduce single-use plastic bottles.

• Outstanding – Best Action Award: T — Tonkaew Phadung Pittayalai School
• Outstanding – Best Engagement Award: ShiftX — Khon Kaen Wittayayon School
• Outstanding – Best Story Line Award: Wangchan Young Creators 2 — Wangchan Wittaya School
• Outstanding – Best Inclusive Communication Award: PDSK — Patumwan Demonstration School, Srinakharinwirot University / Suankularb Wittayalai School

Upper Secondary–University Level

Joint First Prize:

Santi Green Code — Santi Wittayasan School

Project: CaneConnect, an app connecting stakeholders in farming communities to support sugarcane leaf management and reduce burning in Loei Province.

Phro Khru Chueaman Nai Tua Khon — Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus

Project: Using wild banana latex to help fix natural dyes on fabric, combined with mathematics to design patterns, supporting textile development in Ban Tha Chang, Phatthalung Province.

Second Runner-up: K-ong Kuan Khrongngan Paeo Waeo — Siyanuson School

Project: A sound-wave prototype intended to control invasive blackchin tilapia in Kung Krabaen Bay, Chanthaburi Province, and reduce impacts on ecosystems and fishing communities. Testing and outcome data collection are ongoing.

Outstanding Awards :

• Lok Si Khiao Pure Riku — Benchamaracharungsarit School
• A9D — Wittayanukulnaree School
• RiceGuard — Lat Yao Witthayakhom School
• Todnan — Nong Khao Kowit Pittayakhom School
• Khai Tom Pok Plueak — Suwannaphum Phitthayaphaisan School
• Future Plate — Srinakharinwirot University / King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok
• Laut Calendar — Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai / Pattani Campuses

Special Award – Brand Favorite CPN:

Laut Calendar — Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai / Pattani Campuses

Project: A seasonal marine species calendar for Pattani Bay, supported by community communication and knowledge sharing to promote responsible seafood consumption and sustainable resource use.