Category Partner Visit

On the 8th of February, UTCC welcomed the visit of Dr. Lili Dong and Director Min Lin from the International Business School, Beijing Foreign Studies University (IBS.BFSU). During the meeting, cooperation programmes such as the International Student Exchange Programme and the Global Campus Programme of the IBS.BFSU were discussed. Students from UTCC International School of Management will have the opportunity to exchange and study in Beijing with international students from BFSU.

On 24 November 2022, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanavath Phonvichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, welcomed Mr. Win Htay, President of the 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 (𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗖𝗜), 𝗠𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗿, and his team on their official visit to Thailand to discuss ways to expand on-going academic cooperation between the two organizations. Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattapan Buavaraporn, Dean, International School for Management (ISM), along with faculty members from ISM and Ms. Parichart Thammajinda, Head of the Office of International Relations, join to welcome the delegation.

A great start of the 2022 Academic Year with the first onsite meeting with 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 (𝗨𝗢𝗡), 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 our two-degree program partner. Prof. Caroline Chan, Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Partnerships and Mr. Bret Sutcliffe, Manager, Transnational Education from UON visited UTCC on 19 August, 2022 to review the two-degree program and to discuss new areas of collaboration between the two universities.

From UTCC, Dr. Piraphong Foosiri, Vice President for International Relations, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattapan Buavaraporn, Dean, International School of Management, Asst. Prof. Dr. Li Li, Assoc. Dean, International School of Management, Ms. Parichart Thammajinda, Head Office of International Relations joined the meeting.

Newly appointed Ambassador of Peru to Thailand, H.E. Ms. Cecilia Z. Galarreta Bazan along with her team members Mrs. Carmen Azurin, Minister/Deputy Head of Mission and Mr. Erick Aponte, Counsellor visited UTCC on 7 July 2022.

Peru Embassy and UTCC discussed various areas of collaborations such as:

1. Develop short programs in tourism, gastronomy, and hospitality industry.
2. Develop more meaningful partnerships between UTCC and Peru Universities.
3. Joint research in the area of business and commerce.
4. H.E. Ms. Cecilia showed keen interest to participate in activities focusing on cultural exchange to showcase Peruvian language, art and cuisine.

On 30 March 2022, H.E. Dr. Ramadhani K.Dau, The High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Malaysia visited UTCC on his official visit to Thailand. UTCC management team and the delegation from Tanzania discuss and exchange ideas on promoting cooperation in education and human resources development, in various fields related to the overall growth of the country, focusing on tourism & services businesses.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮, H.E. Dr. Ramadhani K.Dau – The High Commissioner, Mr. Kajia Vendelin Mshana – Head of Chancery at the High Commission, Mr. Florean Laurean – Trustee Chairman of Association of Tanzanians Diaspora in Thailand, Ms. Supitchaya Sarakong – business Development Manager, attended the meeting.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗧𝗖𝗖, Ms. Wongduean Simachokedee – Acting Vice President of International Relations, Asst. Prof. Dr. Muanmai Apintanapong – Vice President for Academic Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattapan Buavaraporn – Dean of International School of Management, Asst. Prof. Dr. Niorn Srisomyong – Assoc. Dean of School of Tourism and Services, Ms.Parichart Thammajinda – Head, Office of International Relations, attended the meeting.

On 25 January 2022, UTCC welcomed the delegates from the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce and discussed various areas of collaboration between Danish companies and UTCC.
During the meeting, the following topics were discussed:

• The Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce team offered their support to participate in the future activities organized by UTCC.
• Organize field trips and company visit for UTCC students.
• UTCC will invite Danish professionals to be guest speaker.
• Internship opportunities for UTCC students at Danish companies in Thailand.

From the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Michael Andersen – Director, Ms. Pimtheera Sanglam – Accounting Administrative Officer, and Ms. Nguyen Dang Thu Huong – Media and Communication Officer (the first UTCC intern) joined the meeting.
From UTCC, Ms. Wongduean Simachokedee – Acting Vice President for International Relations, Ms. Parichart Thammajinda – Head, Office of International Relations, Dr. Li Li – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Angsuthon Srisuthisa-ard – Program Director (BBA International) attended the meeting.

On 4 March 2021, UTCC welcomed the delegates from the Embassy of Finland and discussed various areas of collaboration between Finnish and Thai universities.

During the meeting, the following topics were discussed:

• The Embassy shared the Talent Boost Program, Finland’s startup culture focusing on sustainability
• Student and faculty exchange opportunities between Finnish universities and UTCC- Connection and development of Double-degree options in the field of Engineering
• Organization of Finnish Ambassador’s talk session for UTCC students.
• International internship opportunities for UTCC students

From the Embassy of Finland, Mr. Kimmo Pekari, Special Advisor Trade and Economic Affairs, Ms. Gitta Hagg-Lundvall, Coordinator Talent Boost Program, Ms. Teeranuch Richiravanich, Office Administrator, Team Finland, joined the meeting.

From UTCC, Dr. Jakarin Srimoon, Vice President for International Relations, Ms.Parichart Thammajinda, Head, Office of International Relations, Dr. Nattapan Buavaraporn, Dean, International School of Management, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwannee Adsavakulchai, Program Director, School of Engineering, Dr. Jaratchwahn Jantarat, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Business attended the meeting.