Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supreedee Rittironk, the Vice Rector for International Affairs, along with Prof. Dr. Siriporn Wajjwalku, an expert in international relations from the Faculty of Political Science, met with Ms. Maki Kawamura, Counsellor (Director of the Japan Information Service) from the Japanese Embassy in Bangkok, and Mr. Tomoyuki Yoshida, Chief Executive Director of the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA), during a visit to Thammasat-Tha Prachan on 26 July 2024. The meeting focused on an exchange of views to promote “Think Tank Institutes”, deepening international security and cooperation between Thailand and Japan.
Dr. Siriporn briefed the Japanese visitors on Thai “Think Tank Institutes” and noted that their general aims are to reflect government policies and are, in the main, supported by the Thai Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs.
To encourage positive collaboration, the two sides agreed to discuss ways to enhance further cooperation via “Think Tanks” in the areas of economic security, international development, cyber security, and climate change by means of international conferences, seminars, and network-building.
The Vice Rector voiced support for collaboration between Thammasat and JIIA in order to upskill Thammasat staff to become experts, particularly through research funding, international networking, and staff exchanges to bolster Thailand as a center of security studies in Southeast Asia.
