LITU Welcomes New Board Members

The Language Institute of Thammasat University (LITU) held its first Board Members meeting of 2024 on March 8th. The meeting was led by LITU Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supakorn Phoocharoensil and welcomed a new team of board members.
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The meeting, held at Thammasat University’s Thaprachan Campus, began with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supakorn Phoocharoensilp providing an overview of LITU’s services. Following the introduction, a productive discussion ensued on various topics related to the institute’s administration. These topics included LITU’s vision and mission, short- and long-term plans for developing academic services (undergraduate programs, graduate programs, and public courses), English language testing development, and establishing collaborations with other academic institutions. The board also discussed LITU’s aspirations to become a center for teacher training in Thailand.
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The newly appointed board members include:
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supakorn Phoocharoensilp, Director of LITU
– Mr. Manij Suksomjit, Board of University Council
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natthama Pongpairoj, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University
– Ms. Porntip Kanjananiyot, Former Executive Director of the Thailand-United States Education Fund (TUSEF/Fulbright Thailand)
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somtawin Thanasophon, Former President of Thailand TESOL
– Ms. Watinee Kharnwong, Director (Education) at the Australian Embassy Bangkok
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surat Teerakapibal, Faculty Member, Department of Marketing, Thammasat Business School
– Asst. Prof. Dr. Chatchai Mingmalairaks, Vice Director for Administrative Affairs and Quality Development, Thammasat University Hospital
– Asst. Prof. Dr. Vanlee Siriganjanavong, Vice Director for Administrative Affairs and Finance
– Ms. Jurairat Puangsombat, Secretary of LITU
– Ms. Kullaphan Chankaew, Acting Head of Plan and General Services, LITU
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The board members will serve a three-year term starting from February 12th, 2024.