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The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) held a press conference to launch the “Thai University Central Admission System 2026 (TCAS69): Opportunities for All” on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Raktanakit Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Suan Dusit University. The event was attended by Ms. Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI); Prof. Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul, Permanent Secretary of MHESI; Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University and Chairman of CUPT; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pomthong Malakul Na Ayudhaya, Secretary-General of CUPT; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charlie Charoenlappanopparat, TCAS69 System Manager; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pariya Na Nakorn, TCAS69 Examination Manager. 

CUPT declared its commitment to “A New Step for TCAS69: Opportunities for All” with TCASfolio—a standardized digital portfolio platform, statistical database, and financial support scheme to promote equal access to education. Continuing from last year, CUPT reaffirmed its mission to build a transparent, fair, and inclusive selection process that reduces inequality and helps students prepare comprehensively. For the 2026 academic year, 82 higher education institutions are participating in the TCAS69 system. 

Ms. Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol, MHESI Minister, stated that CUPT plays a key role in working with the ministry to develop TCAS: Opportunities for All—an initiative to expand equitable educational opportunities for every youth. Recognizing that education should not be limited by financial burdens, the ministry has allocated funding in 2026 to cover student application fees under TCAS. This includes:

• TGAT exam fees at 100 baht per subject 
• TPAT exam fees (including TPAT1) at 140 baht per subject 
• Admission Round (Round 3) fees, which allow students to apply to up to 7 programs 

These measures underscore the government’s commitment to invest in equal access to education while reducing financial barriers. 

Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, Chula President and CUPT Chair, emphasized CUPT’s ongoing commitment to developing TCAS into a transparent, fair, and inclusive admission system. This year, 82 universities are participating. In the Portfolio Round, participating universities agreed to prioritize the quality and accuracy of applicants’ information rather than the “aesthetics” of the portfolio. Clear scoring criteria and evaluation components will be announced on https://www.mytcas.com/ to ensure equal access to information. 

CUPT has also developed TCASfolio, a free tool to create standardized portfolios. Students can input their activities, achievements, and awards, and upload images. The system will automatically generate a PDF file and a shareable link for submission. Trial use of TCASfolio will begin in October 2025, helping reduce workload while ensuring a standardized format across institutions. 

To ensure fairness, TCAS69 has introduced “reserve examination days” in case of unforeseen disruptions. CUPT assured parents and students that every effort will be made to manage exams smoothly and fairly. 

The official TCAS69 calendar has been released, covering all four admission rounds, along with exam schedules for TGAT/TPAT and A-Level exams. Key dates include:

• Student registration on https://www.mytcas.com/ from October 28, 2025 
• TGAT/TPAT2–5 exams: December 13–15, 2025 
• A-Level exams: March 14–16, 2026 
• Exam registration: October 30 – November 6, 2025 

Exams will be offered in both Thai and English:

• Thai exams: Paper-Based Tests (PBT) 
• English exams (pilot): Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for TGAT (General Aptitude) and TPAT3 (Science & Engineering Aptitude). CBT registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A-Level exams will remain paper-based, and students may take their question papers home after the test. 

Additionally, past exams and statistical data will be published starting August 18, 2025, on https://www.mytcas.com/. This includes 2025 A-Level exams with answer keys and TCAS68 selection statistics, helping students plan and prepare more effectively. 

Exam fees for 2026 remain unchanged: 

• TGAT/TPAT: 140 baht per subject 
• A-Level: 100 baht per subject 
• These rates have not increased for over 19 years. 

“TCAS69 is not only a central admission system but also a significant step toward raising the standards of Thai education — ensuring fairness, equality, and open opportunities for all youth nationwide,” said Prof. Dr. Wilert.

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/256687/

Chulalongkorn University has granted an educational scholarship to Ms. Tawanachai Linla, a professional nurse at Surin Hospital and wife of Sergeant Amarin Phasuk of the 3rd Infantry Battalion, who lost his life in the line of duty defending Thailand’s sovereignty at the Prasat Ta Muen Thom border area with Cambodia. She has been admitted to pursue a Master of Nursing Science in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (part-time program) in the first semester of the 2025 academic year, with full financial support covering the entire 2-year program. 

On August 18, 2025, at the Borommarajonnani Sri Satapat 11th-floor conference room, Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, presided over the scholarship award ceremony and offered words of encouragement to Ms. Tawanachai, now a graduate student at the Faculty of Nursing under this special support program. 

This scholarship reflects Chulalongkorn University’s policy to support the spouses and children of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defense of national sovereignty along the Thai–Cambodian border. On August 12, 2025, the President and university executives visited Surin Hospital to express their care and officially announce this policy. 

Prof. Dr. Wilert emphasized that the University recognizes the ultimate sacrifice of the nation’s brave soldiers, under the principle that “all Thais are one family.” Therefore, Chulalongkorn has allocated a comprehensive scholarship for the fallen soldier’s spouse to pursue a master’s degree, covering tuition fees, academic expenses, monthly living allowance, textbooks, and learning materials throughout the 2-year program. 

“This scholarship is not only about free education but also an expression of care, solidarity, and the bond among the Thai people. The families of fallen soldiers are part of our family, and we must take care of one another. This initiative reflects Chulalongkorn’s commitment not only to producing knowledgeable graduates but also to standing by the people in every circumstance—together building a strong and resilient Thai society,” said the President. 

Prof. Dr. Ratsiri Thato, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, added that the faculty fully supports the University’s policy and has admitted Ms. Tawanachai into the part-time master’s program in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing for the first semester of academic year 2025. The scholarship covers tuition, monthly allowance, books, educational supplies, and access to academic journals. 

Ms. Tawanachai expressed her gratitude, saying she feels deeply honored to receive this scholarship from Chulalongkorn University. She shared that her inspiration stemmed from conversations with her late husband, who once encouraged her and set a goal that she would study at Chulalongkorn one day—a dream now fulfilled. 

Her decision to specialize in child and adolescent mental health comes from her awareness of the growing severity of mental health problems in society, coupled with the shortage of specialized professionals. She noted that “children are like young seedlings—if we focus only on physical health while neglecting mental well-being, their overall development will be compromised.” 

She views this opportunity to pursue a master’s degree as a critical step in improving the quality of life for children, families, and the wider community. For her, the scholarship is not only a personal honor but also a responsibility to give back to society, becoming a force to help advance the mental health and well-being of Thai children and youth.

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/256675/

Chulalongkorn University congratulates Mr. Withai Rattanakorn on the occasion of his royal appointment as the 25th Governor of the Bank of Thailand. 

Mr. Withai is an alumnus of Chulalongkorn University, holding master’s degrees from both the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Law. 

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/255712/

On August 16, 2025, at Block I, Siam Square, Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, presided over the opening of the performance by the Chulalongkorn University Symphony Orchestra, under the royal patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra. The performance was conducted by Associate Professor Dr. Nora-ath Chanklum, Silpathorn Artist. Also present to welcome the audience were Associate Professor Dr. Sittidaj Pongkijvorasin, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University; Assistant Professor Dr. Vitchatalum Laovanich, Assistant to the President for Arts and Culture; Assistant Professor Dr. Charasphat Preuksarattanawut, Assistant to the President for Property Management; and Mr. Kunchit Jitratan, Director of the Office of Arts and Culture Administration. 

The CU Symphony Orchestra’s performance, under the project “Music Street @ Siam Square,” is a collaboration between the Office of Arts and Culture Administration and the Property Management Office of Chulalongkorn University, in line with the President’s policy to make Siam Square—a hub of learning for people of all ages—into a “creative learning space.” The project aims to bring meaningful activities from the university to the public on a regular basis. 

Showcasing the talents of its students for the public to enjoy and appreciate, the CU Symphony Orchestra is a source of pride for the university. It also helps cultivate valuable experiences for students aspiring to become professional musicians in the future, while giving them the opportunity to discover their identities, passions, happiness, and even potential careers. This project reflects Chulalongkorn University’s strategic vision: “Chula Togetherness – All-round Growth with Students at the Center.” 

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/255574/

On August 12, 2025, Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, along with the university’s executive team, traveled to Surin Province to offer moral support to Chula alumni, military personnel, and civilians who were injured in recent clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border. They were welcomed by the management team of Surin Hospital and visited the emergency room to observe the work of medical staff. The delegation also paid respects at a sacred site in the Buddhist Park. 

The Chula President and executives visited four injured military and civilian patients receiving care in Ward 9/6. Afterwards, they proceeded to the Sra Boran Conference Room, where they were welcomed by Dr. Chawamai Suebnukarn, Director of Surin Hospital. Presentations on the current conflict situation and refugee care were given by Dr. Wiwat Kittiweerawong and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirirat Sangkarak, with participation from the Chula Alumni Club of Surin Province.

On this occasion, the Chula President and his team provided a scholarship to support the wife of a military officer who had died defending the nation. They also donated an anti-drone net to the Suranaree Task Force, received by Colonel Jirat Chuancham, Deputy Commander of the Task Force. Additionally, medical masks were delivered to Weerawat Yothin Military Hospital, with Colonel Dr. Pornpichet Kesphan, Director of the hospital, accepting on its behalf. 

In the afternoon, the Chula delegation visited a war refugee shelter located at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Surin Campus, to offer encouragement and check on the well-being of displaced civilians. 

The university leadership also extended words of support to medical residents and intern doctors at Surin Hospital to boost morale for frontline workers caring for patients during this crisis. 

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/254992/

The Regional Learning Network Center, in collaboration with the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, recently presented a research study comparing carbon sequestration using traditional methods (plotting and measuring trees in forest areas on the ground) with the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the carbon sequestration forest area at Chulalongkorn University, Saraburi. The study was showcased at the 1st National Conference on “Sustainable Development,” hosted by the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, and was selected as one of the nine recipients of the Outstanding Paper Awards.

The comparative study in Chulalongkorn University’s carbon sequestration forest area in Saraburi focused on two teak plantation plots of different planting ages. The first plot was planted with “Mahesak” and “Sak Siamin” teak varieties under the royal project titled “Ruamjai Phak Planting Mahesak-Sak Siamin in Tribute to His Majesty the King on the Occasion of His 84th Birthday,” launched on June 26, 2013. This plot contains 1,100 teak trees over 11 rai (about 4.3 acres).

The second plot is an eco-friendly forest plantation (carbon credit forest) planted in 2022 by alumni from the 15th graduating class. It was later developed into a model for sustainable forest planting with improved seedling survival rates using bioplastics and superabsorbent polymers, in collaboration with the Thai Bioplastics Industry Association in 2023. This plot includes 1,220 teak trees over 15 rai (about 5.9 acres).

The study found a statistically significant difference in carbon sequestration estimates between the two methods. The UAV method produced lower carbon estimates than the traditional method because the UAV technology currently lacks the ability to distinguish tree trunks accurately. Therefore, further development is needed—potentially integrating new tools such as ground-based LiDAR for improved accuracy.

The data from this research can be applied to support forest management planning, replanting efforts, and the creation of high-resolution maps to monitor tree growth in Chulalongkorn University’s carbon credit learning forest in Saraburi, as well as in other university-led reforestation projects.

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/244677/

A unique opportunity is now open for early-career researchers in Southeast Asia to advance their work in the fields of innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development. Applications are invited for the Research Capacity-Building Program on Innovation & Sustainability in Southeast Asia, an international initiative aimed at supporting researchers from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

This project is supported by the British Academy and implemented in collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University; ChulaUnisearch, Chulalongkorn University; the College of Population Studies; and the Labour Research and Coordination Research Unit at the College of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University. Its primary objective is to strengthen research capacity and foster collaboration among early career researchers in Southeast Asia.

The program offers participants the chance to develop their research into high-impact publications, with a particular focus on submitting to Q1 or Q2 international peer-reviewed journals. Selected researchers will benefit from a three-day intensive writing workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, from 27 to 29 August 2025, followed by a one-year virtual mentorship provided by experienced academics and international experts.

A total of 30 participants will be selected. The program provides full flight reimbursement, including round-trip taxi fares to the venue, as well as accommodation in Thailand.

The workshop will cover a wide range of themes, including:

Innovation and Technological Transformation
Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience
Labour, Decent Work, and Economic Inclusion
Migration, Ageing, and Social Equity
Registration:

Applications are open until 18 July 2025. Interested researchers can apply via the provided: https://forms.gle/TXD87oV2Zp2ZvcKi7 or QR code.

For more information, contact: [email protected] (Assoc. Prof. Ruttiya Bhula-or & Prof. Sukanlaya Sawang)

This program promises to be an exceptional platform for researchers to build international networks, strengthen their academic writing skills, and contribute to sustainable development in the region.

Chulalongkorn University offers its warmest congratulations to the students of Chulalongkorn Business School and the Faculty of Communication Arts on gaining international recognition at the Global Brand Planning Competition 2025, held during May 31–June 1, 2025, in Singapore. The competition was organized by the Global Chinese Marketing Federation and the Marketing Institute of Singapore and had a total 21 competing teams from universities around the world.

Students from the Department of Marketing, Chulalongkorn Business School, and from the Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, were chosen by the Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT) to compete in this international competition and won the Gold Medal and the Silver Medal. The details are as follows:

1. Muscle Chicken from BBA International (Branding and Marketing) program, Chulalongkorn Business School, won the Gold Award and the runner-up prize for the Grand Competition.

Students in the winning team:

• Miss Napat Kijkongkajornchai
• Miss Sirinda Larpsiripol
• Mr. Meng-Zhe Wu
• Mr. Boonyasit Rattanamatmongkol

Supervisors: Dr. Somchat Visitchaichan, Kawisara Phathanacharoen, Assoc. Prof. M.L. Sawika Unahanandh, Department of Marketing, Chulalongkorn Business School

2. 3N Consulting from Chulalongkorn University and Mahidol University (International Program) won the Silver Award.

Students in the winning team:

• Miss Manaporn Pohleelatham, Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University
• Mr. Pat Chantrasuriyarat, Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University
• QingChi Hou, Mahidol University

Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saravudh Anantachart, Department of Public Relations, Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/243948/

On June 3, 2025, a delegation from Chulalongkorn University, led by Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, along with vice presidents, assistant presidents, deans, and institute directors, visited Harvard University in the United States. The purpose of the visit was to build an academic network and foster international collaboration in education, research, and innovation with one of the world’s leading universities.

The Chulalongkorn University delegation received a warm welcome from Katherine G. O’Dair, University Marshal, and Professor Mark C. Elliott, Vice Provost for International Affairs. The meeting focused on exploring potential areas of cooperation between the two institutions. On this occasion, Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat signed Harvard University’s Guest of Honor Book.

Following the meeting with Harvard administrators, the delegation visited the Harvard Extension School, where they were welcomed by Dr. Nancy Coleman, Dean of the Division of Continuing Education (DCE), and Mr. Tom Garriepy, Executive Director of DCE’s International Programs. They provided an overview of the Harvard Extension School’s operations. Mr. Eric Patnode, Program Manager, then led the Chulalongkorn delegation on a tour of the school’s advanced technology studios and various classrooms.

In the afternoon, Chulalongkorn University executives held a meeting with representatives from the Harvard University Asia Center. The delegation was welcomed by Professor Michael Puett, Director of the Asia Center, along with Professor Dr. James Robson, Faculty Director of the Harvard-Yenching Institute, and Professor Jay Rosengard, Director of the Thai Studies Program. The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to exchange ideas and discuss potential future collaborative projects.

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/241653/