The Fifth Operations Coordination Center, Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), has organized the project “Peace Railway,” bringing 80 youths from the southern border provinces to travel by train to important historical and cultural sites in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Nakhon Pathom Province, and Bangkok.

The project was carried out between 30 January and 3 February 2026 to provide the youths with opportunities to learn more about Thailand’s history, culture, and local wisdom, while exchanging views and experiences with one another.

It was arranged under the theme “Peace Railway: From the Langkasuka Kingdom through the Srivijaya and Dvaravati Eras to the Rattanakosin Period.” It also aimed to promote better understanding of Thailand’s cultural and religious diversity, as well as unity and peaceful coexistence.

Director of the Fifth Operations Coordination Center of ISOC Lieutenant General Prasert Muatchiangka presided over the closing ceremony of the Peace Railway project at the Army Club in Bangkok on 2 February. The ceremony was also attended by Minister of the Royal Thai Embassy in Madrid Pornpimol Sugandhavanija (attached to the Office of the Permanent Secretary), as representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the ceremony, a video presentation on the project was shown, followed by sharing of experiences by the participating youths. The event also featured cultural performances from the southern border provinces, as well as exhibitions on the Royal Projects and the history of the State Railway of Thailand, reflecting Thailand’s history, culture, and diversity.

The representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with the youths and shared information on programs and activities, organized by the ministry to support young people from the southern border provinces and across the country.

These include English language camps, domestic study visits to learn about Thai culture and diversity, and internship opportunities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.