Thammasat Partners with GCNT

 On July 30, 2025, Professor Dr. Supasawad Chardchawarn, Rector of Thammasat University, along with the university's executive team, officially participated in the opening of the GCNT Expo 2025. This event brought together the power of the business sector, the younger generation, and cross-sectoral collaboration, uniting "real sustainability champions" at the forefront to drive the concept of Forward SDGs Faster through the framework of 7 Ts in a discussion forum and inspirational workshop activities, encompassing all dimensions of social, economic, and environmental aspects.

During the event, Professor Dr. Supasawad signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Global Compact Network Association of Thailand, represented by Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd., in his capacity as the President of the Global Compact Network Association of Thailand (GCNT). This partnership will establish a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management program next academic year, fostering knowledge exchange and supporting research in sustainable innovations, technologies, products, and services.

Professor Dr. Supasawad stated that the Bachelor of Science program in Sustainable Management is an innovative curriculum developed in collaboration with five faculties within Thammasat University: the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Faculty of Social Administration, the Puey Ungphakorn School of Development Studies, the Faculty of Science and Technology, and the Faculty of Engineering. This initiative is in partnership with the Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) to create a curriculum that integrates knowledge from science, economics, management, and policy to cultivate professionals in the field of sustainability that meets the demands of employers and current employment trends.

The event concluded with a panel discussion introducing the Bachelor of Science program in Sustainable Management, featuring Associate Professor Dr. Dumrong Adunyarittigun, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor Dr. Saifon Suindaramathi, Dean of the Interdisciplinary College, and Dr. Kuanruthai Siripatthanakosol, Deputy Secretary-General of the Global Compact Network Thailand. They engaged in a dialogue to exchange perspectives on the labor market, the evolving trends in employment within the business sector, and the skills that are in demand in the labor market.