{"id":50150,"date":"2026-09-14T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/?p=50150"},"modified":"2026-09-17T21:55:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:55:44","slug":"nxpo-highlights-ai-integration-with-tcasfolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/en\/50150\/","title":{"rendered":"NXPO highlights AI integration with TCASFolio to help youth plan education and skills for future careers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. Surin Khomfoi, Vice President of NXPO, delivered a presentation on \u201cTCASFolio: Preparing Your Portfolio in the AI Era\u201d at AIS ACADEMY For THAIs 2026, held on 11 September 2026 at Samyan Mitrtown. The presentation outlined the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS) and TCASFolio systems to improve operational efficiency, enhance services for students, and leverage data to support the development of national education and workforce policies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_01-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_01-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_01-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_01-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_01-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_01-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. Surin said that preparing students for higher education should not focus solely on academic performance or current interests, but should also take into account economic trends and future skills needs. NXPO\u2019s Thailand Talent Landscape 2025\u20132029 Report identifies the demand for highly skilled personnel across 10 target industries, including key occupations and competencies required by industry, and provides data to support national workforce planning and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"50154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_02-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_02-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" data-id=\"50155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_03-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_03-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_03-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_03-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_03-1536x970.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_03-2048x1294.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study\u2019s findings have been further integrated into the TCAS to help students and parents better understand how their choice of faculty or field of study relates to future career trends and the skills required by the country. At the same time, universities and policymakers can use the data to inform curriculum development, educational management, and workforce planning, enabling them to better respond to changes in the labor market.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_04-1-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_04-1-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_04-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_04-1-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_04-1-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_04-1-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_04-1-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Dr. Surin also emphasized that the application of AI in education must be guided by the principles of Responsible AI and Trustworthy AI in Education. This includes appropriate data use, protection of students\u2019 rights, and building trust among applicants, parents, and educational institutions. AI should serve as a tool to support analysis and decision-making, rather than create limitations or determine a student\u2019s future based on only part of their data.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_05-1-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_05-1-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_05-1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_05-1-768x1157.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_05-1-1019x1536.jpg 1019w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_05-1-1359x2048.jpg 1359w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_05-1-scaled.jpg 1699w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of data and AI in the TCAS system therefore extends beyond improving the admissions process. It can serve as a starting point for developing an integrated workforce information system that connects educational choices with skills development and eventual entry into the labor market. It can also help the government identify trends in students\u2019 interests and educational choices, providing more targeted insights for designing education and workforce policies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_06-1-1024x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_06-1-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_06-1-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_06-1-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_06-1-1536x969.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers_06-1-2048x1293.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach is also linked to the Thailand Skill Bridge initiative, currently being driven by NXPO to support reskilling and upskilling for the workforce in target industries. The initiative uses data and AI to analyze skills gaps and identify pathways for workforce development and mobility, including transitions from existing industries to industries of the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prof. Dr. Surin Khomfoi, Vice President of NXPO, delive [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50151,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[30],"tags":[1815,3217,3219,3107,2416],"class_list":["post-50150","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","tag-ai-en","tag-tcas-en","tag-tcasfolio-en","tag-thailand-skill-bridge-en","tag-thailand-talent-landscape-en"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/author\/adminsti\/"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NXPO-highlights-AI-integration-with-TCASFolio-to-help-youth-plan-education-and-skills-for-future-careers.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50150"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50162,"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50150\/revisions\/50162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50151"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}