connect two generations Build understanding and move forward together

connect two generations Build understanding and move forward together

Note “Matichon” recently. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized an online seminar on the topic of “New Normal: New Coolture – Bridging the Gap” which was broadcast live via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page. to jointly brainstorm solutions to the widening age gap problem At the event, there were 4 speakers in the field of digital communication, namely Professor Thongthong Chantrangsu from the Faculty of Law. Chulalongkorn University Mr. Suthichai Yun, Mr. Nakarin Wanakijpaiboon from The Standard Mr. Nophapatjak Attanon from Workpoint Today and Mr. Thani Saengrat, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is the moderator. which has interesting content to come to a conclusion to get to know each other

Question: Feelings and views on the division of old and new models?
Thong Thong District – Generation is an inevitable reality and we must adapt.
Mr. Nophapatjak – sees that the older generation learns to live with the present world are ready to adapt But the ability to adapt each person is not the same. And I think that all generations need to understand each other and be able to coexist on new platforms.
Mr. Nakarin – Now, each generation is really different. And it’s different and deeper than you think. which is because 1. different worldviews because growing up in a different world The new generation has the feeling of being a global population. can be accessed quickly and the current social context very slow economy The world has changed a lot. The new generation is experiencing more difficulty in matters such as technology. New environment and threats 2. Technology change make people change Kids have instant access to information and new apps keep coming. 3. different way of speaking The new generation is impatient and may not have a voice or formality. and different styles of etiquette Adults may view them as aggressive. As for the new generation, when listening to the older generation, they may feel old-fashioned. cause misunderstanding 4. Different temperaments. Children are impatient, need to be quick and have different work patterns. 5. Values ​​that hold completely different, for example, the older generation adheres to the long-standing morals, institutions, but the new generation pays attention to the environment. Human Rights and Diversity 6. Different working styles The new generation is more flexible due to technology. But the older generation wants to have the same face-to-face in the workplace.
Mr. Suthichai – There is already a gap between all models. But now they look very different. because of technology And change is the norm in every revolution that brings innovation. The changes will be faster and more frequent. And it’s not the word gap or gap, but rather to accept the stick before sending it to the next generation.
Mr. Nophaphat Chak – The vocabulary of the two generations is very different and changes very quickly. The next was a different life growing up. different political views In the past, the media had the opportunity to set the agenda of the news. But the Internet technology has led to more debate. But the truth is not as it seems. because people will speak in their own place Thailand still lacks space for exchange Moreover, the new generation is in dire straits. So the difference is big. And can only hope that the elderly leaders will not stay in power for long and should be a new generation or a bridge generation who understands the difference as a leader.

Question : How to use technology to make communication more effective? In the Thai society that does not encourage exchanges
Thong Thong District – Use technology as an area for seeking knowledge For checking the information of both generations and use consciousness to learn a variety of information 2. Use the online world to find opinions of various people. by having mercy and equanimity 3. Exchange opinions In addition, we agree with everyone that there is little space for discussion and many laws, customs, and ideas that block and limit the exchange of ideas. Therefore, we should find a platform to change opinions.
Mr. Nakarin – The same opinion is that the world is changing very fast nowadays. And technology makes it possible to talk to more people. But talking to each other may not be able to take only the correctness, must have a liking as well. by reducing some accuracy when talking and has an opinion that 1. In the corner of the common people, there should be intelligence between generations (intergenerational literacy) We need to practice this to open up to differences in order to understand differences. and must listen more than speak listen with understanding 2. Need to talk more And I think there should be a middleman that helps the two generations to talk to each other. The leaders must create a safe place to talk. Leaders need to be open-minded and lean down to listen. The current political situation has separated the old and the new generation more. The leader must change to a person who is a bridge. Connecting everyone to come together Not the loudest person
Thong Thong District – Some leaders are used to having people follow or lead. But today should be a support and walk together.
Mr. Suthichai – What do we need to open a safe place? And how to differentiate Voice(noise) from Noise(noise)? still a question It is also thought that the media and educational institutions must play a role in this matter in organizing a forum to debate dissent. Listen to the idea that educational institutions have played a role in the past as a debate field. We should focus primarily on the content and support it for a reason. We need to find information to discuss and measure with data.
Mr. Nophaphat Chak – Believe that Thai people, even though they are different, still have common points Thai society does not promote the exchange of ideas. which is the result of culture The smaller ones did not dare to speak to the higher ones. Another thing is that the law makes certain things unspeakable. The subject matter of the larger problem is more sensitive and is something that has not been discussed in the past. so I think Should hurry to create a safe area. In addition, do not want the new generation to leave the country. Because they still need new generations who are good at working in the organization. And we need to develop a society that talks more so that we can be together even if we have different opinions.

Question: Dealing with differences in thinking among people of different ages
Thong Thong District – Leave a message to the seniors that nothing stands still. And what will survive is to adjust. and leave it to the new generation that Everything has a source Background and we can’t uproot everything today and tomorrow. and would like to listen to some adults Mr. Suthichai asked how the adults would speak to the new generation. Thongthong said that You can tell the new generation to listen but don’t believe it. And in the future, how will the experiences of the adults be used in the future? I want the new generation to understand more that everything has a source.
Mr. Suthichai – think that we may lack dramas or documentaries about Thai history or history being taught in boring books Or a child who doesn’t study history doesn’t know history. therefore lacking a sense of pride as a nation different from china
Mr. Nakarin – Agree that the new generation must understand the origin In addition, the new generation is much more interested in history and politics. History books sell very well. But it will be a history that the new generation is interested in. Nowadays, there are many Thai history books. But it is a book that puts Thailand at the center of the story and Thailand is good in everything. We still lack a history book that is not Thai-centered and a book that the new generation interprets. and proposed that there must be a peace process, starting from finding the point of consensus and draws two generations of people to talk
Mr. Nophaphat Chak – Leave a message to the new generation that Must understand that the older generation He may have tried his best during that time and one day the new generation will become a powerful faction and that day we solve whatever we want to solve. and leave it to the elders that The new generation has encountered and faced different things.
Mr. Suthichai – Agree with everyone that the need to seek common ground, reserve differences, and should use planning to find the direction of the nation in the next 5 years and 10 years, where Thailand will be So that all generations can help each other to come up with a solution. And think that society must have an educational institution or government agency to drive this and to connect all generations and build the future together.