Dr. Natworapol Rachsiriwatcharabul, President of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP), along with Assistant Professor Dr. Yutthapoom Suwannavej, Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, and the faculty’s executive team, held discussions with Associate Professor Dr. Thirarat Chabjainai, an expert in the Thai Language Department and Senior Foreign Affairs Advisor, and Miss Su Wei, Head of the Thai Language Department, Faculty of Oriental Languages at Jilin International Studies University (JISU), People’s Republic of China.
The discussions focused on admitting Chinese students to RMUTP’s 3+1 program in the Applied Thai Language major, under the Faculty of Liberal Arts. Additionally, they explored the potential for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to facilitate academic exchanges, student and faculty exchanges, research collaborations, professional training, short-term exchanges, cultural exchanges, and international experience opportunities for both Chinese and Thai students. The meeting took place on 8 February 2024, at the Rapeepat Meeting Room, Office of the President, Thewet Campus.
Jilin International Studies University is a private institution in China with the largest Thai language program in the country. Many of its students are eager to learn multiple languages and immerse themselves in foreign cultures. This aligns with RMUTP’s plans to expand its International College, which is set to offer programs to international students across various faculties. Currently, RMUTP offers nine international programs across five faculties. The university is well-prepared with facilities, qualified instructors, and a commitment to delivering education to international students. RMUTP’s faculty members are highly skilled in their respective fields and are dedicated to developing and internationalizing their knowledge and expertise.