The College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Thammasat University organized a workshop on the topic “Regional Economic Cooperation and Social Cultural Changes: The Future of Sino-Thai Connectivity” at Thammasat University, Lampang Campus. The event aimed to exchange knowledge and perspectives on significant related issues, featuring expert faculty members from various disciplines, including linguistics, art, culture, natural resource management and environmental studies, as well as international relations, who participated in this meeting.
Professor Dong Hongjie from Xi’an University, People’s Republic of China, the distinguished speaker at this event, reported on the latest advancements of the “China Studies Program,” which is overseen by the Chinese Ministry of Education. This program focuses on fostering connections and economic cooperation between China and Thailand, significantly influencing the social and cultural transformations in both nations.
Furthermore, the participating professors exchanged perspectives from their fields of expertise, discussing opportunities as well as challenges regarding the anticipated collaboration between China and Thailand in the future.
Associate Professor Dr. Saifon Suindramedhi, Dean of the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Thammasat University, emphasized that this meeting is part of the activities aimed at promoting international academic collaboration, in celebration of the 90th anniversary of Thammasat University and the 25th anniversary of the College of Interdisciplinary Studies.
This in-depth dialogue serves to strengthen the relationships among interdisciplinary expert faculty members, while also establishing a crucial foundation for the development of knowledge and international academic collaboration in the future. The College will steadfastly continue to lead in research and innovation within fields that consistently and robustly integrate diverse disciplines.
