The Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs concluded its English Programme for Home-based Staff, which ran every Tuesday and Thursday from 22 April to 26 June 2025. The objective of the programme is to enhance the English Language proficiency, knowledge, and capabilities of officials working in domestic positions supporting the Ministry’s core missions, and enabling them to perform their duties more effectively and confidently in English.

               On 26 June 2025, Dr. Narat Vidyananda, Minister Counsellor representing the Director of the Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs, presided over the closing ceremony of the English Programme for Home-based Staff 2025. In his remarks, he congratulated the 15 participants from 7 departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who successfully completed the programme. He also commended their dedication to continuous self-development and emphasised that English proficiency requires practice. Dr. Vidyananda encouraged the participants to apply the 3Cs principle to maintain and further develop the skills they gained through the training programme, as follows: (1) Confidence: communicating in English with confidence, (2) Communication: using English with the aim of effective communication, (3) Content: listening and speaking with a focus on key points. Furthermore, he expressed his confidence that the participants will utilise their improved English language skills to contribute to the Ministry’s missions.

               The English Programme for Home-based Staff includes both classroom training and an interactive English Workshop, where participants engage in various activities, including delivering presentations and working collaboratively in groups. These activities are designed to enhance their practical English communication skills through simulated real-world situations, while also serving as an opportunity to build professional networks and strengthen cooperation among participants.