Name: British Council Agent and Counsellor Conference – Thailand
Start: 2026-02-26T10:00:00+07:00
End: 2026-02-26T15:30:00+07:00

Date: Thursday 26 February 2026 - 10:00 to 15:30
Location: Novotel Hotel on Siam Square

British Council Agent and Counsellor Conference – Thailand

Programme

Time	Programme
09.30–10.00	Registration
10.00–12.15	Plenary session: A fresh start to 2026 — What awaits your students in education • updates on education and universities in the UK • the latest updates on UK student visas • updates on English assessment and how it can help students study in the UK with confidence
12.15–13.15	Networking lunch
13.15–13.45	Update on the undergraduate programme application system from UCAS
13.45–14.30	Education counselling in 2026: shaping the future of students for the changing world • New marketing and communication trends in relation to studying overseas • Experience sharing on education counselling • Employability and skills for the future
14.30–15.00	Certificate presentation for agents and counsellors completing the UK agent and counsellor training
15.00 - 15.30	Networking

* The programme will be delivered in English. The programme is subject to changes.

Speakers

Lissapat Kraikruan

Visa outreach officer for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), British Embassy in Bangkok

Lissapat Kraikruan is responsible for overseeing the dissemination of visa information in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, as well as liaising with the private sector and education institutions across these countries. As a visa outreach officer, Lissapat aims to provide information while strengthening the effectiveness of visa operations and innovating new approaches to provide the optimum UKVI service for applicants.

Des Cutchey

Head of International Strategy , UCAS

Des is Head of International Strategy at UCAS, leading the organisation’s global strategy and relationships with key stakeholders. His work focuses on improving the international student journey and supporting applicants worldwide to access UK higher education. Since joining UCAS in December 2020, he has held several international leadership roles and brings extensive experience in student recruitment, admissions, professional qualifications, and partnership development.