Thammasat – SCG Internship Program

Thammasat University and SCG partnered to create the "Possibilities Space" internship program, a new model addressing graduate employment. This program offers students experiential learning from real work, integrating academic knowledge with business challenges through inter-faculty teamwork, diverging from traditional internships.

Professor Dr. Supasawad Chardchawarn, the Rector of Thammasat University, stated that educational institutions are currently able to provide knowledge to students. However, what is crucial is the ability and skills of students to graduate and be ready for immediate employment. Thammasat University places great importance on this aspect and is beginning to adapt and develop the teaching and learning processes within the university.

"Internships may not be a new concept, but what sets us apart is the internship that allows students to learn from real challenges specific to the organization. This enables students to think critically and take action to find solutions to problems, providing them with genuine experiential learning. I hope that this will be one of the projects that equips students with skills that will make them job-ready and accepted in the labor market," said Professor Dr. Supasawad.

SCG CEO, Mr. Thammasak Sethaudom, highlighted the "Possibilities Space" project as a platform for students to gain real-world experience, develop essential skills, and present innovative ideas for societal and environmental progress. He thanked Thammasat University for their collaboration in creating a curriculum that prepares a "Future Workforce."

“Possibilities Space: Shaping Future Workforce” is a 2024 summer internship where students tackle SCG's Smart Living and ESG business challenges. Through hands-on learning, they research, develop concepts, design prototypes, and present at a Final Pitching event on July 24, 2025. Outstanding projects may become pilot projects and lead to job offers from SCG.

Nicha Pruksa-aporn, part of the winning Gasshield team (an automatic gas valve closure system), gained practical experience, observing diverse skills within her interdisciplinary group. As a software engineering student, she designed the application, while others handled hardware and marketing. Thanach Mel Phonsukcharoen (SIIT) learned beyond his field, addressing real-world problems and developing critical thinking, aspiring to contribute to societal change.

The Possibilities Space: Shaping Future Workforce project serves as the starting point for creating a model of experiential learning aimed at producing graduates equipped with both knowledge and skills for the workforce. Thammasat University is advancing collaboration with all sectors to drive human development that meets the demands of the labor market, fostering quality individuals who are fully equipped while also considering societal needs.