On 9 June 2026, Professor Dr. Supasawad Chardchawarn, Rector of Thammasat University, welcomed H.E. Mr. Hari Prabowo, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Thailand, on the occasion of his introductory courtesy visit following his assumption of office. The Ambassador was accompanied by senior officials from the Indonesian Embassy. The meeting was also attended by Thammasat University’s Vice Rector for International Affairs.
The visit reaffirmed the longstanding Strategic Partnership between Indonesia and Thailand while highlighting the strong and dynamic relationship between Thammasat University and the Embassy of Indonesia through ongoing academic and cultural cooperation. In line with the Embassy’s policy of strengthening academic engagement, Ambassador Hari emphasized the importance of expanding collaboration in higher education, particularly in the fields of STEM and health sciences. The Rector noted that Thammasat is well-positioned to support such initiatives through its leading academic and healthcare institutions, including Thammasat Hospital, Thammasat Medical Center, the Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, and the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.
During the discussion, the Ambassador introduced the LPDP (Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan), a prestigious, fully-funded scholarship program administered by the Indonesian Ministry of Finance. The program supports Indonesian students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees at leading international universities worldwide. The Ambassador expressed hope that Thammasat University would consider providing tuition support or other financial incentives to further encourage Indonesian students to pursue graduate studies at the University. He also extended an invitation for Thammasat to participate in Indonesian Day 2026, which will be held this August.
In response, the Rector highlighted several potential avenues for future collaboration, including Dual Degree programs, 3+2 academic pathways, and cooperation under the LPDP program. The Vice Rector for International Affairs also introduced the AIMS (Asian International Mobility for Students) Program as an additional platform for promoting student mobility and academic exchange between Thammasat University and Indonesian higher education institutions.
The visit underscored the Embassy’s role as a valued strategic partner in supporting Thammasat’s continued efforts to expand its international academic collaboration and strengthen its global network.
