Thammasat & Toyota Present TTF Award for Outstanding Academic Work

Thammasat University, in collaboration with the Toyota Thailand Foundation, organized the award ceremony for the TTF AWARD for Outstanding Academic Work for the year 2023-2024. The ceremony was presided over by Professor Dr. Supasawad Chardchawarn, the Rector of Thammasat University, and Mr. Pramon Suteewong, the Chairman of the Toyota Thailand Foundation, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Bangkok. Professor Dr. Supasawad Chardchawarn, the Rector of Thammasat University, revealed that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the collaboration between Thammasat University and the Toyota Thailand Foundation in accepting academic works for consideration for the Outstanding Academic Work Award, or TTF AWARD. This prestigious award aims to honor exceptional academic contributions in various fields and to support Thai scholars in creating innovative works that keep pace with the ever-changing times. Furthermore, it seeks to benefit Thai society through intellectual contributions that promote sustainable national development by leveraging these works to enhance education further. Professor Dr. Supasawad stated that Thammasat University is currently moving towards becoming a Leading Comprehensive University for Future Societies, which embodies excellence across all disciplines. The university is capable of leveraging various resources, including knowledge, faculty, personnel, research and innovation, infrastructure, students, and successful alumni, to support problem-solving and serve as a refuge for society. A crucial tool in this endeavor is academic data and research, which will lead to the development of appropriate solutions tailored to specific issues. The collaboration with the Toyota Foundation of Thailand through the TTF AWARD this time represents a support for research that addresses both educational needs and the strengthening of Thailand. Mr. Pramon Suteewong, Chairman of the Toyota Thailand Foundation, stated that one of the sustainable development goals of the Foundation is to drive society through education at all levels and to enhance the quality of life for youth, ensuring better living conditions. The four academic works awarded the TTF AWARD for the year 2023-2024 are deemed to address key issues and will be beneficial to the education sector as well as to the communities and society at large, through the generation of knowledge and new technological innovations aimed at solving problems and improving the quality of life for the populace. The TTF AWARD is a collaboration between Thammasat University and the Toyota Thailand Foundation that was initiated in 1995. Its purpose is to promote a culture of learning within society, with the aim of supporting Thai scholars in creating new works and knowledge that benefit society. This initiative leads to the publication and dissemination of valuable knowledge for the public. The award recognizes outstanding academic works in four fields: 1. Humanities 2. Social Sciences 3. Health Sciences 4. Science, Technology, and Environmental Studies. In 2024, a total of 62 works were submitted for the competition.