Sampran, Thailand – August 2023 – From 18 to 20 August, the Salesian Youth Ministry Commission organised a formation session for the leaders of Salesian schools and representatives of schools run by the Salesian Family on the theme:”As yeast in today's human family”. The meeting was held at Savio House in Sampran, in the presence of 90 young people and 15 priests, sisters, religious and teachers. During these days, the Salesians gave important talks to those present, focusing on significant topics such as: being leaven in society, leadership, the role of Salesian, social media and much more. In addition, recreational activities and training on how to organise them were organised. Finally, the participants were divided into groups to discuss topics such as bullying and its dangers, helping the disadvantaged, one's own contribution in society. Everything took place in a typically Salesian atmosphere of fun, cheerfulness and sharing.

Hua Hin, Thailand – July 2023 – The Commission for Salesian Schools in Thailand, under the leadership of Fr Smith Daengampan, together with the Rectors of the various Salesian schools, organised a seminar for new teachers in Salesian schools from 21 to 23 July. The meeting, held at the Salesian Retreat House in Hua Hin, was attended by 51 teachers and 11 support teachers. The main speaker at the meeting, whose theme was “Don Bosco's Preventive System”, was Fr Banchong Santisukniran, who guided the teachers to understand the history, roots and core of Don Bosco's educational method. Finally, a special conference for new teachers was given by Fr Anthony Boonlert Paneetatthayasai, Superior of the Province of Thailand (THA).

Bangkok, Thailand – July 2023 - On July 15, 2023, the Salesian Press Department, led by Father Ekasit Tanhakulthorn who is in charge of the Salesian Social Communications Commission along with the Board of Directors of the Media Department, organized a charity concert called "Happy Day - Happy Time Reminiscent of The Beatles" at The Better Music Academy, Bangna, Bangkok, to contribute to the Don Bosco magazine fund and to thank the patrons of the magazine. At the beginning of the event, Mrs.Kingdao Thiwawanwong, a pianist extraordinaire, played the piano to lull the audience. Then, Bishop Joseph Prathan Sridarunsil, SDB, presided t the opening along with giving souvenirs to the benefactors of the magazine.

Hong Kong – June 2023 –Saeng Thong Vitthaya Salesian school,together with some FMA schools in Thailand, organised an educational and cultural exchange trip with the schools run by the Salesian Family in Hong Kong from 25 June to 1 July. The group, led by Thanad Anan, SDB, headmaster of the school, and four Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, consisted of 34 students from the 'SME' programme and two teachers. They were able to visit the schools and carry out various activities together with students from three schools: the DMHC Siu Ming Catholic Secondary School, the Aberdeen Technical School and Tang King Po School. It was a nice opportunity to get to know the culture of Hong Kong and to share a moment of friendship in a Salesian atmosphere. Also important was the presence of ten young people from the Salesian Youth Movement in Hong Kong, who looked after the group for the duration of the trip.

Chiang Mai, Thailand – May 2023 – Fr David Vichiensaeng Kongtrakoondee, SDB, Director of the Mae Rim District Catechetical Centre in Chiang Mai, organised a seminar on the theme: “Like yeast, active: become a collaborator of Youth Ministry”, held from 28 to 31 May. A total of 45 people took part in the seminar, including priests, sisters, catechists and other people who work with young people in the Diocese of Chiang Mai. The main speaker at the seminar was the Fr Yarat Chaiyara, a Salesian, who led the participants to deeply understand the heart of the pastoral work that comes from Jesus, who is the Good Shepherd. The second part of the seminar was highlighted by a talk from Fr Ronachai Mathavabhandhu , who spoke about the difficulties of today's young people and how they have influenced relations between generations; and a talk by Fr Prasert Somngam, who shared his experience of pastoral work in the parish with participants. The event ended with the concluding Mass celebrated by Bishop Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana, Bishop of Chiang Mai.

Bangkok, Thailand - 24 May 2023 - On the occasion of the Solemnity of Mary Help of Christians, the Salesian communities and institutions in the Salesian family [THA] celebrated the feast of Mary Help of Christians together with the students, the young, the teaching staff and the faithful under the Salesian's ministerial services. The Church of Mary Help of Christians, Bangkok, which is the center for the propagation of the devotion to the Blessed Mother, organized the Eucharistic celebration presided over by Bishop Silvio Siripong Charatsri, the ordinary of Chantaburi Diocese. Salesian confreres, members of the Salesian family, and the faithful, numbering 350 people, joined in the celebration. During the liturgical service, the Bishop ministered the sacrament of confirmation to 6 young people. Included in this number were 5 children of Filipino couples, and one of Thai descent. At the end of the Eucharistic service, the faithful joined the procession of the statue of the Blessed Mother around the church area. The atmosphere was filled with devotion. At the end of the service, a variety of food, which came from the faithful themselves, was shared by the people present, in a family-like atmosphere.