Archives 2020

UTCC Office of International Relations team had the pleasure of visiting the Embassy of France in Bangkok to meet Guillaume DA, Attaché for Scientific and Higher Education Cooperation and Mr. Sylvain Bano, Director of Alliance Francaise Bangkok.

The French Embassy team offered their support to strengthen the academic ties between the two countries and showed a keen interest to participate in the future cultural activities organized by UTCC to promote French culture and art.

UTCC Office of International Relations team visited the Embassy of Vietnam in Thailand on 18 December 2020. The newly-appointed ambassador, H.E. Mr. Phan Chí Thành, welcomed the team and discussed the possible future collaborations with UTCC.

H.E. Mr. Phan Chí Thành showed a keen interest to participate in the future International activities organized by UTCC, and also invited UTCC to join the Embassy in the next year’s 45th anniversary of Thailand – Vietnam diplomatic-relations activities.

On 15 December 2020, H.E. Mr. Tumur Amarsanaa, the Ambassador of Mongolia visited UTCC to discuss various areas of collaboration between Mongolian and Thai Universities.

• Both agreed to build the connections between UTCC and Mongolian universities.
• The ambassador also suggested UTCC develop customized executive programs for Mongolian diplomats and entrepreneurs and to organize short programs for Mongolian students giving them opportunities to visit Thailand.
• To attract Mongolian students to study at UTCC, the scholarship opportunities should be considered.

On 14 December 2020, a representative of Faculty of Business, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand visited UTCC to explore the possible academic cooperation between the two universities focusing on business major.

During the meeting, two possible programs were discussed:

1. Summer credit-transferable program at AUT
2. Twinning program at both bachelor’s and master’s degree levels.

From UTCC, Dr. Jakarin Srimoon, Vice President for International Relations; Dr. Rawida Wiriyakitja, Dean of School of Business; Dr. Nattapan Buavaraporn, Dean of International School of Management joined the meeting.

On 1 Dec 2020, the UTCC Office of International Relations team visited the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bangkok. H.E. Mr. Evgeny Tomikhin the Ambassador of the Russian Federation showed keen interest to develop a closer academic relationship with UTCC and Thailand.

During the discussion:

– The Embassy agreed to build the connection between UTCC and Russian universities.

– The Embassy invited UTCC to participate in the upcoming Rectors Forum, an online event to bring together Russian universities and Thai universities.

– The Ambassador welcomed the idea to have a Russian Culture Day at UTCC.

Food brings people together as a way to stay connected, celebrate, and to learn about cultures. Office of International Relations organized “International Food Festival @ UTCC”. UTCC students, staff, and guests enjoyed the unique cuisines from China, Korea, and Peru.

H. E. Fernando Quirós, Ambassador of Peru, graced the event and also shared the Peruvian food history. Chefs from each country showcase the art of making Peruvian Causa, Korean Kimchi, and Chinese Dumpling & Oolong Tea. Moreover, the participants learned the cultural background of each food through this event.

The event was supported by the Peru Embassy, North Korean Embassy, and China Cultural Centre in Bangkok.

Dr. Sun Lei, Director of Yunnan University International Education Center together with the university delegates visited UTCC on 25 November 2020. Dr. Jakarin Srimoon, Vice President for International Relations welcomed the delegation and discussed the potential collaborations between the two universities such as developing a master’s degree program in the Chinese language.

On 24 November 2020, the UTCC Office of International Relations team visited the Embassy of Lao PDR. H.E. Mr. Seng Soukhathivong, the Ambassador of Lao PDR showed keen interest to develop a closer academic relationship with UTCC.

During the discussion:

– The Embassy agreed to build the connection between UTCC and Soutsaka College of Management and Technology for a master’s degree program in Laos with 2+2 or 3+1 study options;

– UTCC will offer scholarship opportunities to Lao students to come to study in Thailand;

– UTCC will organize an ASEAN Business Day on campus involving the embassies from ASEAN countries;

– Embassy representatives will visit the UTCC campus and meet students from Laos.

On 24 November 2020, the Office of International Relations organized “UTCC International Education Day”. University representatives from the USA, UK, Australia, and New Zealand set up information booths along with British Council and IELTS. The purpose of the event was to update our undergraduate students about the master’s degree programs abroad, scholarship opportunities, connect them to the university contact person, admission process, and visa application. The event was supported by Education USA, British Council, IELTS, and AECC Global company (Thailand office).

UTCC Office of International Relations visited the Embassy of Peru in Bangkok On 23 November 2020 to discuss meaningful collaborations, such as creating a new linkage between ASEAN and Peru.

We thank H.E. Fernando Quiros, the Ambassador of Peru, and his team, for the warm welcome and for accepting our invitation to join the upcoming International Food Festival at UTCC on 27th November 2020.