Applications are now open for the 2025 Youth Cultural Diplomacy Forum in Bangkok, Thailand . This is a fully-funded,4-day international youth forum . The program will take place from July 11 to 13, 2025. The forum is open to anyone from anywhere in the world. An IELTS certificate is not required, and candidates from all academic fields are welcome. The Youth Cultural Diplomacy Forum aims to engage young people in exploring how Southeast Asia uses its culture for diplomacy. They will explore ancient traditions, performances, art, beliefs, books, and new trends. This will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, which has always been a place where tradition, new ideas, dialogue between countries, and art meet. The program is inspired by the concept of the " Siam Imagination ." Participants will immerse themselves in the cultural memory of the region. More details below.

Details about the Youth Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2025 in Thailand (fully funded)

• Host country : Thailand
• Location : Bangkok
• Funded by : Youth Cultural Diplomacy Forum
• Summit dates : July 11-13, 2025
• Benefits : Fully Funded
• Deadline: June 6, 2025

Financial benefits

The program covers:

• flight tickets
• Invitation letter to the summit
• 3 nights stay
• Meals
• YCDF Custom Goods
• Youth statements and interventions
• An exceptional community of influential creators
• Certificate of Participation
• Training opportunity in CSCD incubators
• 10-week virtual course
• Opportunity to work with us

Event units

• Siam Fantasy: Myth, Fantasy, and Sovereignty
• Public Diplomacy in the 21st Century
• Emotional Economy: The Role of Escape in a Market Economy
• Diplomacy of Aesthetics: Craft, Fashion, and Celebration
• Regionalism and Cultural Interdependence: International Treaties in South and Southeast Asia
• From Ramakyan to K-Pop: Storytelling and Cultural Influence
• Zen and Strategy: Spiritual Wisdom in International Relations

What suits you?

• Developing practical skills
• Networking opportunities
• Contributing to a collaborative global community
• Enhancing understanding of cultural diplomacy

Eligibility criteria

• The forum is open to all nationalities.
• IELTS certificate is not required.
• Ideal for ages 16-45.
• This includes students and professionals alike.
• Applicants should be passionate about public diplomacy.
• Candidates from all backgrounds are eligible.

How to apply for the Youth Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2025 in Thailand?

Applications are available online. Pay the application fee of $16.99. The official website link is below.