On 2 February 2026, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supreedee Rittironk, Vice Rector for International Affairs, together with Asst. Prof. Dr. Kosum-Omphornuwat, Director of the Master of Arts Program in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, welcomed Ms. Meera Shaheen, Gender Equity & International Programs Executive, and Ms. Lawratou Bah, International Programs Expert from NAMA Women Advancement in the United Arab Emirates, to Thammasat’s Tha Prachan campus.
The meeting began with an overview from the NAMA delegates, who introduced the organization’s mission and key initiatives focused on women’s empowerment and gender equity. They highlighted programs that support women pursuing higher education, particularly in STEM, health, and social sciences. NAMA also presented its international funding mechanisms through the NAMA Fund, which include Endowment Scholarships and Research Grants.
The NAMA representatives expressed interest in exploring potential partnerships with Thammasat, with a particular focus on scholarship opportunities in STEM fields and gender equity initiatives. In response, The Vice Rector reaffirmed Thammasat’s commitment to promoting equal opportunities for people of all gender identities, noting the strong alignment between the university’s values and NAMA’s mission. He also proposed that the OIA serve as the main coordinating body in Thailand, facilitating connections with other relevant Thai organizations as needed.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kosum-Omphornuwat further discussed the possibility of coordinating scholarship opportunities for Thammasat graduate students, signaling a promising direction for future collaboration between the two institutions.
