On February
20th-21st, 2024, administrators from
Kasetsart University, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kampanat Pensupar, Vice President for International Affairs,
along with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tunlawit Satapanajaru, Dean of Faculty of Environment; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pattamavadi
Lehmongkol, Dean of Faculty of Education; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sasivimol Meeampol, Dean of Faculty
of Business Administration; Asst. Prof. Dr. Thongrob Ruenbanthoeng, Dean of Faculty of Humanities; Asst. Prof. Wg.Cdr. Dr. Ngamlamai Piolueang, Dean of Faculty
of Social Science; Assoc. Prof. Major
General Dr. Saisamorn Chaleoykitti, Acting Dean of Faculty
of Nursing; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Warapa Mahakarnchanakul, Director, The Kasetsart University
Research and Development Institute; Asst. Prof. Dr. Patamaporn Sripadungtham, Vice Dean
for International Affairs Faculty of Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thamrongsak Svetalekth, Associate
Dean for Student Affairs, Faculty of Business Administration and Chairman of
the Board of Directors for KU's BBA International Program; Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanaporn Athipanyakul, Associate
Dean for Research and Social Development / Director of the
Center for Applied Economics Research Faculty of Economics; Asst.
Prof. Dr. Donludee Jaisut,
Associate Dean for International Relations Faculty of Agriculture; Asst. Prof. Dr. Udomluk
Koolsriroj, Associate Dean for International Relations Faculty of Education; Asst. Prof. Dr. Tassanee
Juntiya, Deputy Dean for Student and International Affairs, Faculty of
Education and Development Sciences; and representatives of the International
Affairs Division visited two universities and one international school in
Myanmar. On the occasion of this visit, KU was warmly
welcomed by administrators and lecturers from the aforementioned three
institutions, including
1. Dr. Kyi Shwin,
Rector, Yangon University of Foreign Languages (YUFL)
2. Dr. Kay Thwe
Hlaing, Rector, Yangon University of Education
3. Mr. Soe Htet,
Chief Executive Officer, ConceptX International School
During the discussions, they shared information and explored
potential research collaborations and student exchange programs. In
terms of joint research, it was proposed to shift the data
collection cities to Yangon and Bangkok instead of locations near the border
between the two countries, given the current precarious situation.
KU also requested the names of the main coordinators
in Myanmar to facilitate future collaborations.
Furthermore, during a roadshow event, the Vice President for
International Affairs and lecturers actively promoted KU and extended
invitations to students at ConceptX International School who were interested in
studying at KU. The students received comprehensive
information about KU's curricula for their consideration.