The "9th Taiwan-Thailand Higher Education Forum" was successfully held on August 28, 2024, at the Mandarin Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Co-organized by the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), and Thailand's Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, the forum focused on the theme "Transforming Higher Education: Collaborative Innovations for Global Competence."
Dr. Chin-Lung Chang, President of NPUST, led a delegation of 70 presidents and international affairs directors from 23 Taiwanese universities and institutions. They joined Dr. Luksmon Smansin, Director of the International Affairs Division, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science,Research and Innovation (MHESI), along with over 230 representatives from 44 Thai universities. The forum facilitated in-depth discussions on strengthening innovation and cooperation in higher education between Taiwan and Thailand.
The 9th Taiwan-Thailand Higher Education Forum successfully fostered meaningful dialogue and collaboration between the higher education institutions of both nations. The event not only strengthened existing partnerships but also paved the way for innovative initiatives and joint projects that will enhance global competence and competitiveness. Participants left with a deeper understanding of each other's educational landscapes and a commitment to continued cooperation, ensuring sustained growth and advancement in higher education for both Taiwan and Thailand.
Dr. Luksmon Smansin, Director of the International Affairs Division, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) , gives opening remarks.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Udomvit Chaisakulkiet, President of Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, gives opening remarks.
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Dr. Chin-Lung Chang, President of National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), gives opening remarks.
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Group photo of participants of "9th Taiwan-Thailand Higher Education Forum"
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Group photo of Dr. Ping-Cheng Yeh, Political Deputy Minister of Education, Taiwan, Dr. Yu-Huei Yang, Director General, Department of Technological and Vocational Education, Ms. Yi-han Hsueh, Secretary of the Education Division, and Dr. Chin-Lung Chang, President of National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suvit Saetia, President of KMUTT, and other university leaders.
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Dr. Ping-Cheng Yeh, Political Deputy Minister of Education, Taiwan, and Dr. Yu-Huei Yang, Director General of the Department of Technological and Vocational Education, attended the Conference on Opportunities for Cooperation at KMUTT.
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Visiting KMUTT's advanced technology laboratories
