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Thammasat University, led by Assoc. Prof. Gasinee Witoonchart, Rector of Thammasat University, signed a memorandum of understanding for academic collaboration for the development of academia, research and provision of academic services with the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI), which is led by Dr. Nittaya Phanuphak, Executive Director of the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation, and Professor Emeritus Dr. Praphan Phanuphak Pungpapong, Senior Advisor of the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation, at Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus.

The ceremony was attended by  Prof. Rapeepan Kumhom, Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, Assoc. Prof. Dr Saifon Su-indramedhi, Dean of the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Assoc. Prof. Dr Sasitorn Taptagaporn, Dean of the Faculty of Public Health Sciences.

This collaboration is meant to promote cooperation in the development of knowledge in the form of research and studies and provision of academic and social services among experts, specialists, researchers, academics, and related resources of Thammasat University and the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation, including cooperation in the development of personnel, teaching staff, researchers, academics, and organizations to improve academic service and social service quality standards.

Assoc. Prof. Gasinee Witoonchart, Rector of Thammasat University, said, “The signing of this memorandum of understanding for academic collaboration symbolizes integrative and bilateral cooperation, with support in academic activities provided by a coalition of agencies, namely, the Faculty of Public Health Sciences, the Faculty of Social Work, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, and the IHRI, which will lead and serve as the centre for research and innovations in HIV prevention.”

“This earnest academic and technological collaboration will help expand academic opportunities on every level for the university and provide learning through a variety of formats with innovations spanning several disciplines to meet current and future social dynamics.”

Dr Nittaya Phanuphak Pungpapong, Executive Director of IHRI, said that the signing of this memorandum of understanding for academic collaboration is an interdisciplinary effort meant to develop academia, research and academic service provision through learning management, research, training, and development of knowledge in public health, and this includes the mutual provision of academic and social services, with many parties, involved pushing and driving the organizations to ensure the success of these activities and bringing about greatest benefits for society.

This academic collaboration with the IHRI is a key future collaboration goal in line with Thammasat University’s strategy to promote, support and develop learning management, research, and training to improve public health knowledge in personnel and students and to provide academic and social services that will lead to the production of academic, research and innovation work achievements.

The Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University (CICM) led by Professor Dr Adis Tasanarong, Dean of the Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, signed a memorandum of cooperation with Central Lab (Thailand) Co Ltd. and was honoured by Mr Chakrit Tiebtienrat, Managing Director, Central Lab (Thailand) Co Ltd on 11 June 2021 at Rangsit Center, Thammasat University.

This cooperation is aimed at improving the capacity of laboratory research analysis and testing and evaluations to improve agricultural product standards along with developing joint publishing and patents in the area of agricultural analysis research and development including training of personnel and students for research and development in the area of education.

Prof. Dr Adis Tasanarong, Dean of the Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, stated this cooperation will promote activities in missions related to the process of improving analysis and testing of both parties for consistency with the country’s needs and preparations to expand overseas markets in the future, particularly in the area of new value-generating economic crops such as hemp and marijuana, which must be cultivated and harvested to meet criteria and standards of good agricultural practices (GAP: Propagation and Cultivation) and acquire good raw materials without contaminants at sufficient amounts.

Mr Chakrit Tiebtienrat, Managing Director, Central Lab (Thailand) Co., Ltd., stated that Central Lab Thai is a laboratory with capacity for analysis and testing and the global. He believes cooperation between Central Lab Thai and the Chulabhorn International College of Medicine and the joining of forces will improve Thailand’s capacity for broader development in the area of analysis and testing to support research, analysis, testing and services to meet international standards in compliance with government policies.

Furthermore, integration of analysis and testing cooperation will increase confidence in the analysis and test results along with making analysis and test methods consistent with laboratory principles and standards, which can help in building analysis and testing networks for coverage until the country’s economy and knowledge base can be driven and built in the future.

The Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University (TSE), represented by Associate Professor Dr. Tira Jiasiripongkul, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Associate Professor Dr. Plaiwan Suttanon, Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, have signed a memorandum of academic cooperation with HK Management & Service Co., Ltd. represented by Miss Hemnarat Kitiyanan, the Managing Director.

The memorandum of cooperation was prepared with the objective of promoting cooperation in testing a UVC sterilizer called “Smart Handy” manufactured by HK Management & Service Co., Ltd. Assistant Professor Dr Pratchaya Prempranirat from the TSE Department of Mechanical Engineering calibrated the Smart Handy machine to sterilize effectively.

In addition, with cooperation from Associate Professor Dr Worada Samosornsuk from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences who tested sterilization efficiency. This machine can be used to prevent and ease COVID-19 infections.  Furthermore, future sterilizers can be developed based on this device.

Thammasat Business School was invited to be a part of John Molson Undergraduate case competition  2021 along with other 28 undergraduate business schools from over the world.

John Molson Undergraduate case competition is the largest international undergraduate case competition organized by the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. The competition is a weeklong event and consists of multiple levels of challenges in both short and long cases.

The team comprised of four BBA students: Kanlyaruk Tantisirivat, Nichamon Pananurak, Nueaprae Doungsri ), Arnon Ariyawatkul. Even though the entire competition was conducted virtually, that did not make the competition less challenge since our team was requested to solve 3 cases: 3-hrs, 5-hrs, 24-hrs long, throughout the week without physical meeting due to the competition’s policy.

The team finished with second place in the division. The team emphasises that apart of the success, they value the  the new skills they learned during the competition.

The team appreciates the guidance and support of their advisors, Prof. Supawat Likittanawong and Dr Worapong Janyanyuen.

A team of students from BBA, Thammasat University have won the regional round of 2021 ASCM Case Competition.

The team comprised of students, Tantisuwankul, Phasinee Saengthong, Nutrara Suangthonglang, and Nithid Pongcharoen. They competed with 331 other teams who participated in the competition.

There were only 64 teams in the regional round. In this round, the team solved an 8-hour case about supply chain management and emerged as the winner of the region which consisted of 6 countries: Australia, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The 2021 ASCM Case Competition is organized by ASCM in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting LLP. Participating teams had to present solutions to an exciting end-to-end supply chain management problem, as they competed for prize money and recognition.

ASCM is proud of a rich tradition of student team case competitions. The program began as a grassroots-level event, with many APICS chapters, colleges and universities taking part.

The program challenged students to test the supply chain knowledge with real consulting cases curated by Deloitte. Deloitte is a world leading provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services.

Over the years, the Case Competition has evolved into a flagship event touching students at universities across Africa, Asia, Europe, and both North and South America.

A team of Thammasat University students from the B.E. Faculty became one of the top 10 semi-finalists ASEAN Inter-Varsity Retail Challenge 2021 competition held online hosted by the Singapore Management University (SMU).

The “Teletubbies” team representing Thailand comprised of Athicha Korkiertsatean, Pitchaporn Inthisorn, Praewnapa Chaisaengjan, and Thanachote Phokakul.

The team mentioned that participation in the competition significantly improved their hard skills and soft skills, including analytical thinking. data analysis, data structure, communication, and teamwork.

The team also stressed that the competition was a good platform to apply the skills learned in class to real-life situations.