Chula & National Sun Yat-Sen University

Chulalongkorn University, through its Office of Art and Culture Management and Center for Social Engagement, has signed an academic cooperation agreement with National Sun Yat-Sen University. The partnership aims to develop students in the areas of arts, culture, and social engagement through experiential learning activities involving students from both institutions, which will take turns hosting the programs.

This initiative supports the university’s International Growth and Impactful Growth strategies under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, with the principle of “Holistic Growth with Students at the Center.” It also aligns with the CHULA Social Engagement strategy led by Associate Prof. Dr. Yootthana Chuppunnarat, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University.

The signing ceremony took place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at National Sun Yat-Sen University. The agreement was signed by Assistant Professor Dr. Sukanya Sompaiboon, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University, and Professor Chih-Wen Kuo, Senior Vice President of National Sun Yat-Sen University. Witnesses included Assistant Professor Dr. Vitchatalum Laovanich, Assistant President for Arts and Culture Promotion; Assistant Professor Dr. Thanasin Chutintaranond, Assistant President for Social Engagement; and Mr. Kunchit Jitratan, Director of the Office of Art and Culture Management.

In addition, faculty members and students from the Department of Speech Communication and Performing Arts, Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, led by Associate Professor Dr. Preeda Akarachantachote, Dean of the Faculty of Communication Arts, and Professor Dr. Prapassorn Chansathitporn, Head of the Department, participated in exchange activities and performance training with students from National Sun Yat-sen University.

Together, they co-created a traditional Thai Likay performance titled “Thai-Tai Isan Muan Jai Show.” The production formed part of Chulalongkorn students’ efforts to promote Thai arts and culture internationally and received an enthusiastic response from audiences.

The project represents another milestone in advancing Thai arts and culture through innovative international collaboration. Supported by a matching-fund partnership between Chulalongkorn’s Office of Art and Culture Management and various university faculties, it also marks an important step in bringing Thai performing arts to the global higher-education community.

Read more: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/415022/