The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)’s “Active Learning” digital classroom project was boosted by a donation of 300 used computers on Thursday.

The computers were handed over to the city by Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) and Ngern Tid Lor Plc at a ceremony held at the head office of Goold Thailand, on the 16th floor of the Park Ventures Building in Pathum Wan district.

Presiding over the event were Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt and deputy governor Sanon Wangsrangboon.

Chadchart laid out his vision in a speech titled “BMA Education Pillar Overview”, explaining that the BMA is prioritising education and public health development to improve Bangkokians’ quality of life.

“The city has invited the public and businesses to donate used computers up to five years old to create digital classrooms at schools under the BMA,” he said. “These computers can be modified as learning tools for students across several subjects and help familiarise children and teachers with modern technology. The project also helps companies get rid of electronic waste, as they tend to upgrade their computers regularly anyway.”

Chadchart then thanked AIS and Ngern Tid Lor for the donation and Google Thailand and the American Chamber of Commerce for helping to get the project off the ground.

The city aims to implement the “Active Learning” digital classroom project in all 437 schools under the BMA, benefiting some 250,000 students.

“All are invited to donate more computers for the project to help schools in the city complete their transition to digital learning. The project also offers a sustainable approach to electronic waste disposal,” said Chadchart.