On 8 April 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Supreedee Rittironk, Vice Rector for International Affairs, together with Dr. Usanee Patapsikij Lertrattananon, Assistant to the Rector for International Affairs, welcomed Dr. Jacqueline Mourot, Cultural and Educational Attaché, along with senior representatives from the Embassy of the United States of America in Bangkok, to Thammasat University Tha Prachan.
The visit provided an opportunity for the Embassy delegation to gain deeper insight into Thammasat University’s academic landscape, with particular interest in the challenges and opportunities facing higher education today. Discussions focused on expanding academic collaboration, including the development of partnerships with U.S. institutions through diverse academic models and innovative approaches. Emerging trends in international engagement – such as student exchange programs and overseas study opportunities – were also highlighted.
The Vice Rector reaffirmed Thammasat’s strong commitment to internationalization, emphasizing its broad portfolio of internationally oriented programs across multiple faculties. He also underscored the University’s well-structured credit transfer system designed to facilitate student mobility and enhance the pursuit of global learning experiences. Expanding collaborations across a wider range of disciplines, particularly in alignment with institutions such as the University of California system, was identified as a key pathway toward deeper engagement with leading U.S. universities.
Currently, Thammasat maintains active partnerships with several prominent U.S. institutions in both student exchanges and collaborative research. In parallel, Thammasat also continues to strengthen ties with the industrial sector, recognizing the vital role of internships in enhancing student employability.
The visit reaffirmed the Embassy’s roles as a strategic partner in supporting Thammasat’s efforts to connect with prospective U.S. universities and expand its international academic network.
