Class of Future

In the heart of Bangkok, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Kuntee "Get" Poolvoraluk, a 17-year-old senior at Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania, United States, has launched a pioneering project using virtual reality (VR) technology to support women prisoners in Thailand, revolutionising their path to rehabilitation.

As health disparities continue to widen, 17-year-old Trinity Jantarach is making strides to address the overlooked struggles of Thailand’s underprivileged. Identifying the communities where living conditions leave people vulnerable to chronic skin issues and infections, she is providing solutions by integrating her two perspectives: traditional Thai knowledge and modern science.