Thammasat University has signed a memorandum of understanding for academic collaboration with ECAM LaSalle and the Institute for Research and Development (IRD) of the French Republic. On May 14, 2026, Thammasat Rector, Professor Dr. Supasawad Chardchawarn, signed a memorandum of understanding for academic cooperation between the Faculty of Engineering of Thammasat University and ECAM LaSalle, as well as cooperation between the Faculty of Science and Technology of Thammasat University and the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) of the French Republic, during the event “Franco – Thai Symposium on Higher Education, Research and Innovation: 2026 Thailand – France International Collaboration Forum” at Centara Grand at CentralPlaza Ladprao. The Memorandum of Understanding for Academic Collaboration between the Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University, and ECAM LaSalle consists of three documents, which are as follows: 1. Degree Agreement in Master of Engineering with 3 Departments (Double Master Degree Agreement) This agreement pertains to the admission of students from ECAM LaSalle to pursue a Master's degree at the Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University, in the following fields of study: – Mechanical Engineering – Chemical Engineering – Biomedical Engineering The student will study at the Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat, for a duration of 2 semesters, in accordance with the conditions and criteria jointly established by both institutions. 2. Memorandum of Understanding on Student Mobility, Academic, and Research Activities (General MOU Agreement) 3. Memorandum of Agreement for the Exchange Student Program between Thammasat School of Engineering and ECAM LaSalle (Extension of Agreement) This is a continuation of academic collaboration, student exchange programs, and the promotion of research and innovation by the Faculty of Engineering at Thammasat University. Since 2017, cooperation in the student exchange program has been conducted in collaboration with ECAM LaSalle in the French Republic. The original memorandum of understanding has now reached its conclusion. To ensure the ongoing and effective operation of the student exchange program, the academic cooperation agreement has been renewed for an additional period of 5 years. The signing of the cooperation agreement between Faculty of Science and Technology of Thammasat University and the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) aims to establish guidelines for collaboration in the fields of academics, research, training, consulting, and the exchange of scientific knowledge. This collaboration seeks to promote the development of research and international cooperation in related fields such as computer science, mathematics, and social sciences, as well as to enhance the capacity of personnel and students, establish joint research projects or units, disseminate research findings, and seek funding sources both nationally and internationally. The event was honored by the presence of Professor Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, and H.E. Mr. Jean-Claude Poimbœuf, the French Ambassador to Thailand, who delivered opening remarks and witnessed the signing of the aforementioned academic cooperation memorandum.