麻豆国产 and jointly held the presentation ceremony for the Toyota Motor Thailand Scholarship for the 2025 academic year, marking the program鈥檚 53rd year of support. The ceremony took place on June 24, 2026, at Room 202, Chamchuri 4 Building, 麻豆国产. 

The event was opened by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sompaiboon, Vice President of 麻豆国产, who delivered the welcoming remarks. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pakorn Varanusupakul, Assistant to the President for Student Affairs, presented a report on the scholarship program. This was followed by a speech from Mr. Surapoom Udomwong, Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. 

A total of 12 scholarships were awarded to Chula students. On behalf of the recipients, Mr. Witsanuporn Promsirinimit, a fourth-year student from the , expressed gratitude to the university and Toyota. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of a commemorative gift from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sompaiboon to Toyota Motor Thailand鈥檚 executive representative.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sukanya Sompaiboon expressed her sentiments of appreciation to Toyota Motor Thailand for its long-standing partnership with the university. She noted that more than financial assistance, the scholarship provides opportunity, hope, and encouragement for students to overcome economic challenges and pursue their educational goals. She also encouraged the recipients to make the most of this opportunity and, in the future, contribute positively to society.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pakorn Varanusupakul highlighted that since 1973 Toyota Motor Thailand has continuously supported 麻豆国产 students, providing scholarships for academically outstanding and well-behaved students with financial need. Over the past 53 years (1973鈥�2025), the company has awarded as many as 1,639 scholarships totaling 23.44 million baht. 

For the 2025 academic year, 12 students from seven faculties received scholarships: the , , , , , , and . 

The , 麻豆国产, in collaboration with  recently organized the event 鈥淣EXTOPIA: Lessons Learned from a World-Class Development鈥� under the theme 鈥淚nnovation, Vision, and World-Class Retail Space Management.鈥� The event aimed to create a platform for knowledge and experience exchange in world-class project development between academia and the business sector and to officially launch the 鈥淲orld-Class Development Program, Cohort 3.鈥� 

The event was held on May 28, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at , 5th Floor, Siam Paragon. Opening remarks and visions on academic鈥搃ndustry collaboration were delivered by: 

They emphasized cooperation in developing a curriculum that integrates knowledge in architecture, urban development, business, and commercial space management to prepare high-potential professionals capable of driving large-scale projects in the future. 

The event featured lectures and knowledge-sharing sessions on the concepts, innovation, vision, and space management of NEXTOPIA, along with an introduction to the World-Class Development Program, Cohort 3. 

The session was moderated by Dr. Sitthiporn Isarasak, Program Director of World-Class Development, and Mr. Sakon Sriwangprai, Project Manager of . 

NEXTOPIA was presented as a prototype Experience Destination that integrates technology, design, and user experience. Participants also had the opportunity to visit the actual site, ask questions, and exchange insights with experts from various disciplines. 

Following the success of the previous two cohorts, the World-Class Development Program now enters its third edition with enhanced intensity and more responsive learning formats. The program includes: 

The goal is to cultivate leaders capable of comprehensively and sustainably managing large-scale developments. 

Training Schedule: 
Every Saturday, August 8 鈥� September 26, 2026 
9:00 AM 鈥� 4:00 PM 
Organized by Degree Plus. 

Amid increasingly complex urban development, real estate, and mega-project environments, creating a world-class project extends beyond architectural design or capital investment. It requires: 

The third cohort builds on strong positive responses from the first two cohorts and is designed as a collaborative learning platform between academia and industry. It is intended for executives, project owners, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, and professionals involved in large-scale developments. 

Learning methods include classroom lectures, case studies, and site visits to leading organizations. 

The curriculum covers essential knowledge areas for large-scale project development, including: 

Participants will learn from faculty members, corporate executives, and industry experts through lectures, discussions, and carefully curated site visits, including the following:

Participants will gain insights beyond physical structures, exploring project development processes, strategic space allocation, value creation, and long-term experience management. 

The program is suitable for: 

Building upon the success of: 

Cohort 3 introduces improvements in three key dimensions: 

Leading partners include: 

These organizations contribute as guest speakers and host site visits. 

Diverse project visits reflect different aspects of large-scale development, including design, commercial management, user experience, urban connectivity, and value creation. 

Participants will tackle real-world scenarios involving: 

The aim is to ensure participants can apply insights to their organizations, Thailand鈥檚 development context, and their professional roles. 

Cohort 3 further extends academic collaboration with Siam Piwat through a seminar at NEXTOPIA, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon 鈥� a prototype future-oriented space emphasizing user experience and Thai-driven innovation within a world-class shopping center ecosystem. 

NEXTOPIA serves as a case study of innovative and creative space development in a mixed-use and future lifestyle development context in central Bangkok. 

Training Period: August 8 鈥� September 26, 2026 
Every Saturday, 9:00 AM 鈥� 4:00 PM 
Limited seats available (applications close once capacity is reached). 

For more information: 
Facebook Page:
LINE Official:  
Email: worldclass.development@degree.plus 
Tel: +66 87-596-4109 (Ms. Pakjira) | +66 83-054-1003 (Mr. Siraphop, Program Coordinator)

The , 麻豆国产, in collaboration with the Department of Geography, , invites you to participate in the 鈥淚nteractive Training and Gaming Simulation for Green Transition鈥� program. 

The program will take place on January 7, 2025, from 09:00 to 12:00 hrs. at the Setthamanit-Waree Room, 15th Floor, Sabbasastravicaya Building, 麻豆国产. 

This training program aims to enhance knowledge and develop skills for transitioning towards sustainability within a local context. It emphasizes experiential learning through workshops and simulation games, providing deeper insights into concepts and practices related to carbon reduction in rural areas and coastal communities across Southeast Asia. 

Participation is free of charge, and all attendees will receive a certificate of completion issued by the Sustainable Environment Research Institute, 麻豆国产. 

09:00 鈥� 09:30 hrs. Registration and Opening Remarks听
09:30 鈥� 10:15 hrs. Lecture: 鈥淭owards Local Just Transitions in Southeast Asia’s Rural and Coastal Spaces: A Case Study of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam鈥�听
Speaker: Prof. Edo Andriesse, Professor of Development Geography, Seoul National University听
10:30 鈥� 12:00 hrs. Case Sharing: 鈥淧ractice of Local Transitions in Nan Low Carbon Tourism, Thailand鈥�听
Speaker: Dr. Puntita Tanwattana, Professional Level Researcher, Sustainable Environment Research Institute, 麻豆国产听
Workshop: 鈥淕aming Simulation for Low Carbon Transition鈥�听
Facilitator: Puntita Tanwattana, Professional Researcher, Sustainable Environment Research Institute, 麻豆国产听

Participants will benefit from听engaging discussions and hands-on activities, gaining practical tools and knowledge for advancing green transitions in their respective fields.听听

This event is a must-attend for academics, policymakers, and practitioners dedicated to sustainability and low-carbon development.听

Seats are limited鈥攕ecure your spot today! Scan the QR code or visit .听听

For more information, please email us at ETC@cuenvienterprise.com or visit the Facebook:  

Sawasdee ka.  Keen on learning some Thai for 2022? The Center for Thai as a Foreign Language, Faculty of Arts, 麻豆国产, has opened applications for two courses: Intensive Thai Online Course 2022 and Communicative Thai for Beginners (CTB).

To apply for the Intensive Thai Online Course 2022 or for more information on the course schedule, requirements, and fees, head on over to .

To Enroll the online application and payment for and the Communicative Thai for Beginners (CTB) Course, please go to 听

FAQs about the courses offered, visit

The course, 鈥淟earning and Embracing Life Skills鈥�, aims to help students increase life skills for of 21^st century, develop the thinking process, learn skills to interact with others, and become quality individuals who are able to expand, accelerate, and succeed in any career.  Chula students will find out how to study with the highest efficiency, while improving their leadership skills for the future.  Based on the world-acclaimed principles of 鈥楾he 7 Habits鈥�, students enrolled in the course will learn about proactive thinking methods, setting life goals, planning daily life activities, useful listening skills, negotiation techniques, and how to be a lifelong learner.

For more information, go to Facebook: Office of General Education 麻豆国产, or visit .