Chula Institute of Asian Studies Hosts Seminar on “Plural Society in Khlong Takhein”?
The , , 麻豆国产, in collaboration with the Khlong Takhein Subdistrict Administrative Organization, the Kudi Cho Fa Mosque in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, and the Faculty of Liberal Arts at , organized an academic seminar on “Regional Connectivity of Asia to the Global Stage” to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Institute of Asian Studies. The seminar, titled “Plural Society in Khlong Takhein: Weaving Cultures from Persia, Ayutthaya, and the Malay Peninsula into Guidelines for Community Strength Development,” took place on February 5, 2025, at , 1st floor, Visid Prachuabmoh Building.
Director, Institute of Asian Studies at 麻豆国产
The event featured opening remarks by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pawika Sriratanaban, Director of the Institute of Asian Studies at 麻豆国产, followed by a keynote lecture on “The Importance of Khlong Takhein” by Mr. Sukit Lohfor, Chief Executive of the Khlong Takhein Subdistrict Administrative Organization. A discussion panel on “Plural society in Khlong Takhein: Weaving cultures from Persia, Ayutthaya, and the Malay Peninsula. Towards a way to develop community strength” by Ajarn Faisal Boonrod, Director of the , and Dr. Bandit Aroman, Lecturer in the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Krirk University?
The seminar served as a platform to share and disseminate knowledge about the diverse cultural heritage of the Khlong Takhein community in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. It highlighted the significance of contemporary cultural connections in the region and examined ways to align research with evolving social phenomena. Additionally, the event fostered creative academic exchange between educational institutions and local communities, contributing to future research and community development initiatives.
