BANGKOK, 28 OCTOBER 2022 – Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz Paredes and Dr. Passapong Sripicharn, Dean of Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University, signed the Donation Agreement for the University to implement its Philippine Studies Program.

The Program is focused on activities that enhance people-to-people relations between the Philippines and Thailand, including academic exchanges, lecture series, research grants, enhancement of the Filipiniana collection, and other projects related to Filipino history, cultures, and society.

Ambassador Paredes congratulated Thammasat University for being an instrument in strengthening the Philippine-Thailand relations. She likewise lauded the University for accepting the task of implementing the Philippine Studies Program and providing the opportunity for Thai students and faculty to learn, experience and appreciate the Philippines’ history, language, and culture.

In her remarks, the Ambassador acknowledged Senator Loren Legarda, whose congressional initiative made this endeavor possible.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Vice Consul Susan Phoebe R. Sabado, Cultural Attaché Evonne Avril B. Manayao, and University representatives, Dr. Passapong Sripicharn, Dean of Faculty of Liberal Arts, Dr. Sirirat Na Ranong, Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs and International Affairs, Assistant Professor Pongpun Krainara, Head of Hispanic and Latin American Studies, Dr. Piemsak Hongjamrassilp, Lecturer of Hispanic and Latin American Studies, Dr. Suwannarat Meesomboonpoonsuk, Lecturer of the Southeast Asian Studies Program, Ms. Kannika Meesak, Head of International Affairs, and selected Thammasat University students. END