Thammasat University and Pattaya City signed an MOU to advance human, academic, and social development for future national and urban growth.

     Thammasat University collaborates with Pattaya City by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for academic cooperation to promote the development of education, research, and the enhancement of the capabilities of personnel and students. This partnership aims to drive the development of a creative city in the fields of medicine, nursing, and public health, as well as to support the concrete development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The signing took place on May 14, 2026, at the Brighton Grand Hotel Pattaya, Chonburi Province.

     Assoc. Prof. Dr. Danupun Visuwan, Vice Rector for Planning and University Council Affairs, representing the Thammasat University Rector, and Mr. Poramet Ngampichet , Mayor of Pattaya City, jointly signed the agreement, with executives from both organizations present as witnesses. The collaboration aims to exchange knowledge, develop research and innovation, as well as promote internships, cooperative education, and the development of students’ professional skills, in order to enhance the quality of personnel in alignment with the future needs of the country.

     In addition, both parties aim to collaboratively develop academic service activities for society, support the organization of conferences and academic events at both national and international levels, as well as create a model for Creative Cities that enhances the quality of life and well-being of the local population. This collaboration marks another significant step for Thammasat University in leveraging knowledge and academic potential to support sustainable local development and the country’s economy.