The Kamlangjai (Inspire) Project, through the Justice Innovation Development Division of the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Justice, collaborated with the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) to organize a digital skills development training program for inmates. The training was held from June 10 to 12, 2026, at the Central Women's Correctional Institution in Bangkok.

Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony was presided over by Ms. Walaonluck Chumchuen, Director of the Central Women's Correctional Institution. Ms. Nutchanart Nichpiam, Director of the Inmate Development Division, delivered the official report, followed by an introduction to the digital skills activities by Mr. Parinya Suwannachinkul, Senior Executive Officer of the Electronic Transactions Capacity Development Department.

Course Curriculum and Content

Guest speakers provided comprehensive knowledge based on ETDA’s specialized curriculum titled "11 Checklists to Conquer Online Business." This end-to-end e-commerce course covered everything from product sourcing to efficient business management. Key topics included:

• E-Commerce Fundamentals: Understanding basic business operations, strategic planning, and preparation before launching an online store.
• Social Commerce Platforms: Utilizing major social platforms including Facebook, LINE OA, Instagram, and TikTok to sell products, present services, and manage customer relations.
• Content Creation & Branding: Creating value-driven marketing content to engage consumers and build personal brands for the future.
• Logistics & Operations: Learning about shipping channels, payment gateways, and after-sales customer care.
• Advanced Digital Marketing: Professional online content creation, branding strategies, and integrating AI in online marketing.

Interactive Workshop and Live Commerce Competition

The training featured practical workshops focusing on online product presentation techniques, culminating in a Live Streaming Workshop.

A Live Commerce Competition was held among the participants. The winning group, "Sai Jai Handmade Bags," was selected to officially represent the Central Women's Correctional Institution in a nationwide inter-prison competition scheduled for mid-2026.

Training Evaluation and Results

Following the completion of the program, participants completed two sets of examination assessments:

1. ETDA Examination (20 questions): Focused on electronic transactions and e-commerce. All participants successfully passed the exam.
2. Department of Skill Development Examination (55 questions): Focused on standard labor skill metrics. The official results of this test will be announced at a later date.

Overall, the participants demonstrated high levels of dedication, attentiveness, and satisfaction throughout this practical, hands-on training program.