Philanthropy
Sunil Kothari believes in social change through participation. His giving supports education, faith, culture and relief in both India and Thailand.
Education
- Annual scholarships for the Indian Studies Center at Chulalongkorn University
- Support for the India Studies program at Thammasat University
- Funding for the Sanskrit Study Centre and Silpakorn University
- Support for the Gandhi Talk Series
- Schooling for children in remote and tribal India through the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation
Culture and heritage
- The International Day of Yoga in Thailand, since 2014
- The 15th World Sanskrit Conference in Bangkok, 2015
- The Festival of India in Thailand
- 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Thailand
- A tribute dinner for the 80th anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s visit to Thailand, 2022
- The Millet Awareness Event at Chulalongkorn University, 2023
Temples and community
- Construction of the BAPS Swaminarayan temple and a Jain temple in Thailand
- The Shanti Bhumi cremation site project
- Fundraising for Wat Ratchabophit and Wat Pa Ban Dong Bang
- Annual donations to temples, orphanages, old-age homes and schools
- Support for Thai children on Children’s Day
Relief and social causes
- Natural disaster relief in India and Thailand
- Swachh Bharat Mission and Namami Gange
- The ‘Jago Bachon Jago’ child safety campaign in Rajasthan
- Women’s empowerment events on International Women’s Day
- Indian-Thai Sports Day and the Thai-Indian Fun Fair
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Sunil writes about the temples, schools and communities he supports.