They underestimate their value," said Piraya Thitinonthachai, coordinator of the Career Development for Youth project. Some vocational training on offer to them includes courses in welding, carpentry, furniture making, computer and graphic design, car and motorcycle repair, coffee making and cooking. After completing their course, participants take part in a one-day programme offered at the juvenile centre in which they receive comments on how to improve their portfolio and resume, and also engage in a mock interview. As of January, 713 detained youths were enrolled in vocational training. Ban Karuna is now home to 572 young men, making it the country's biggest taker of male youths who have committed offences, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2017 21:11 UTC