Charoen Path
Charoen Path financial education programmes
Our Programmes

Three Paths, One Direction — Forward

Each programme is designed for a different stage of readiness. Start where it feels right, and continue when you are ready.

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Our Approach

How Our Programmes Are Built

1

Session by Session

Each meeting has a single, clear focus. You leave knowing exactly what you covered and why it matters.

2

Thai Financial Context

All examples, institutions, and regulations are drawn from the Thai financial environment — not borrowed from elsewhere.

3

Practise Between Sessions

Gentle worksheets let you apply what you've heard at your own pace before the next meeting.

4

Reflect and Keep

Printed materials are yours to keep and return to. Learning doesn't stop when the programme ends.

Before the Rains programme
Programme 01

Before the Rains

฿4,400 · 3 sessions

A gentle three-session introduction for midlife learners beginning to prepare their finances. We move slowly through budgeting, saving, and everyday Thai banking, getting ready calmly and without worry. Ideal for those who want an unhurried, prepared start. Includes a printed guide, light practice sheets, and a small, supportive group.

What This Programme Covers

  • Understanding where your money goes — building a personal budget
  • Thai savings accounts: types, interest, and how to compare them
  • Practical saving habits that fit a Thai lifestyle
  • Common questions about Thai banking, answered plainly

Best suited for

People who have not previously sat down to review their finances and want a calm, low-pressure first step. No prior knowledge needed.

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Weathering Well programme
Programme 02

Weathering Well

฿7,100 · 6 weeks

A six-week course for people ready to plan more steadily for the seasons of life. We explore saving routines, fund and deposit options, and preparing for life's foreseeable costs. Each session offers a short lesson and a gentle worksheet. Includes recorded lessons, a planning notebook, and a midway check-in. Suited to those with the basics who want supportive structure.

What This Programme Covers

  • Building a consistent monthly saving routine
  • Thai fixed deposits, government bonds, and savings funds explained
  • Preparing financially for foreseeable costs — medical, education, family
  • Planning your household finances season by season
  • Midway check-in to review progress and adjust focus

Best suited for

Those who understand the basics of budgeting and saving, and want a more structured look at their financial picture over the medium term.

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The Whole Year Programme
Programme 03

The Whole Year Programme

฿10,500 · 10 weeks

A ten-week guided programme for readers planning carefully toward retirement and family wellbeing. We prepare calmly across pensions, healthcare, and longer-term choices, always encouraging a conversation with a licensed professional first. Includes guided sessions, a personal planning folder, and a closing reflection. Best for those who want a steady, complete path.

What This Programme Covers

  • Thailand's Social Security Fund and what it provides in retirement
  • Healthcare options and cost planning for later life
  • Wills, inheritance, and basic estate considerations in Thailand
  • Longer-term financial planning across family, housing, and care
  • Closing reflection and personal planning folder completion

Best suited for

Those who are within ten years of retirement or actively planning for it, and want a thorough, structured educational companion for that process.

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Choose the Right Fit

Compare All Three Programmes

Feature Before the Rains Weathering Well Whole Year ★
Duration 3 sessions 6 weeks 10 weeks
Price ฿4,400 ฿7,100 ฿10,500
Printed guide
Planning notebook
Recorded lessons
Midway check-in
Retirement planning topics
Personal planning folder

★ Most comprehensive — best for those planning toward retirement

How We Operate

Standards Across All Programmes

Privacy & Discretion

Participant information is never shared. What is discussed in group sessions stays within the group.

No Product Recommendations

We teach about financial options — we never recommend specific products or institutions. No commercial interest influences our content.

Annual Content Review

All materials are updated each year to reflect changes in Thai banking rules, tax regulations, and pension legislation.

Adult Learning Framework

Our curriculum follows established adult education principles — respecting experience, avoiding condescension, and building on what participants already know.

Participant Feedback Loop

Each programme closes with structured feedback. Responses directly shape the next cohort — nothing is fixed permanently.

Referral to Licensed Advisers

Where personal decisions are needed, we point participants toward Thai-licensed financial advisers — not as a business arrangement, but as good practice.

Pricing

Clear Fees, All Inclusive

Every fee covers all materials, sessions, and support within the programme. Nothing is added later.

Before the Rains

฿4,400

per person · 3 sessions

  • 3 guided sessions
  • Printed guide
  • Practice worksheets
  • Small group (6–10)
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The Whole Year

฿10,500

per person · 10 weeks

  • 10-week programme
  • Personal planning folder
  • Retirement topics
  • Closing reflection session
  • All previous inclusions
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Not Sure Which to Start With?

Write or call us. We'll have a quiet conversation about where you are and which programme might suit you — with no pressure to decide quickly.