Thaksin University
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Thaksin University is a public university in Southern Thailand
. It located at Amphoe Muang Songkhla, Songkhla
Province. It is far about twenty kilometers from Hat Yai
District. Previously, Thaksin University
was a branch campus of Srinakharinwirot University
,After that it grew in size and eventually became separate university.
Thaksin University was established as an independent public university on September 1st, 1996.
The university name was granted by a Royal Decree of His Majesty the King
, who graciously granted the university the name of Thaksin, which means “The University of the South”. The aim of the university is encourage and preserve the culture of Southern Thailand
.
The university consists of two campuses and one center in Bangkok
, The campuses which are in Tambon Khoa-Roob-Chang, Amphoe Muang Songkhla, Songkhla
and Tambon Ban Plao, Pa Payom District, Phattalung, Phattalung Campus was founded in 1989.
The university is offering undergraduate education degree, Postgraduate education degree and Doctoral education degree in Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.
Thaksin university is the juristic body under the responsibility of the Office of the Higher Education Commission.Currently, Associate Professor Doctor Somkiat Saithanoo hold the position of University President.
called “Srinakharinwirot University,Songkhla Campus” and commenced a four-year degree program, over time they steadily expanded the programmes offered.
In 1989, the University laid out a project to expand to a new campus in Phattalung with the purpose of following a development plan and so new faculties could be established in the future because the original areas have only 142 rai (approximately 56 acres). It was not enough to set up the new faculties and develop in the future. Thaksin University got donate a plot of land totaling 3,500 rai from Phattalung Province at Tambon Ban Plao, Pa Payom District, Phattalung Province, which was a new area to be a new campus. Eventually, Srinakharinwirot University, Songkhla Campus was renamed as “Srinakharinwirot University, Southern Campus” in this year.
In order to continue the natural development and effective management of the University. eventually, in 1996 the parliament passed the Thaksin University Act, which became effective on September 1st of that year and became as an independent university named “Thaksin University”. The name of university means “The University of the South”
In 2011, Thaksin University was changed the establishment day from September 1st to October 1st because it was the establishment day of College of Education, Songkhla.
Songkhla campus has two operational sites;
Phattalung campus
Phattalung campus has two operational sites;
Samsen Nai Center
Samsen Nai center is the head office of Management For Development College of Thaksin University (U-MDC)
The Symbolic Flower
University Colours
Southern Thailand
Southern Thailand is a distinct region of Thailand, connected with the Central region by the narrow Kra Isthmus.-Geography:Southern Thailand is located on the Malay Peninsula, with an area around 70,713 km², bounded to the north by Kra Isthmus as the narrowest part of the peninsula. The...
. It located at Amphoe Muang Songkhla, Songkhla
Songkhla
Songkhla is a city in the Songkhla Province of southern Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. As of 2006 it had a population of 75,048...
Province. It is far about twenty kilometers from Hat Yai
Hat Yai
Hat Yai is a city in southern Thailand near the Malaysian border. Located at , it has a population of 157,359 in the city itself and about 800,000 in the greater Hat Yai area. Hat Yai is the largest city of Songkhla Province, the largest metropolitan area in Southern, and third largest...
District. Previously, Thaksin University
Thaksin University
Thaksin University , is a public university in Southern Thailand. It located at Amphoe Muang Songkhla, Songkhla Province. It is far about twenty kilometers from Hat Yai District...
was a branch campus of Srinakharinwirot University
Srinakharinwirot University
Srinakharinwirot University is a government sponsored university located in Bangkok, Thailand. The university was founded in 1949. It was named by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is the leading Thai university in the field of Education and Fine Arts...
,After that it grew in size and eventually became separate university.
Thaksin University was established as an independent public university on September 1st, 1996.
The university name was granted by a Royal Decree of His Majesty the King
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX...
, who graciously granted the university the name of Thaksin, which means “The University of the South”. The aim of the university is encourage and preserve the culture of Southern Thailand
Southern Thailand
Southern Thailand is a distinct region of Thailand, connected with the Central region by the narrow Kra Isthmus.-Geography:Southern Thailand is located on the Malay Peninsula, with an area around 70,713 km², bounded to the north by Kra Isthmus as the narrowest part of the peninsula. The...
.
The university consists of two campuses and one center in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, The campuses which are in Tambon Khoa-Roob-Chang, Amphoe Muang Songkhla, Songkhla
Songkhla
Songkhla is a city in the Songkhla Province of southern Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. As of 2006 it had a population of 75,048...
and Tambon Ban Plao, Pa Payom District, Phattalung, Phattalung Campus was founded in 1989.
The university is offering undergraduate education degree, Postgraduate education degree and Doctoral education degree in Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.
Thaksin university is the juristic body under the responsibility of the Office of the Higher Education Commission.Currently, Associate Professor Doctor Somkiat Saithanoo hold the position of University President.
History
Thaksin University began with deciding to establish branch campus in the regions of the country of the College of Education then It was established as College of Education, Songkhla on October 1st,1968. On June 29th,1974 the status of College of Education, Songkhla was upgraded to become a regional campus of Srinakharinwirot UniversitySrinakharinwirot University
Srinakharinwirot University is a government sponsored university located in Bangkok, Thailand. The university was founded in 1949. It was named by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is the leading Thai university in the field of Education and Fine Arts...
called “Srinakharinwirot University,Songkhla Campus” and commenced a four-year degree program, over time they steadily expanded the programmes offered.
In 1989, the University laid out a project to expand to a new campus in Phattalung with the purpose of following a development plan and so new faculties could be established in the future because the original areas have only 142 rai (approximately 56 acres). It was not enough to set up the new faculties and develop in the future. Thaksin University got donate a plot of land totaling 3,500 rai from Phattalung Province at Tambon Ban Plao, Pa Payom District, Phattalung Province, which was a new area to be a new campus. Eventually, Srinakharinwirot University, Songkhla Campus was renamed as “Srinakharinwirot University, Southern Campus” in this year.
In order to continue the natural development and effective management of the University. eventually, in 1996 the parliament passed the Thaksin University Act, which became effective on September 1st of that year and became as an independent university named “Thaksin University”. The name of university means “The University of the South”
In 2011, Thaksin University was changed the establishment day from September 1st to October 1st because it was the establishment day of College of Education, Songkhla.
Campuses and Center
Songkhla CampusSongkhla campus has two operational sites;
- The one site situated at 140, Moo 4 , Tambon Khoa-Roob-Chang, Muang District, SongkhlaSongkhlaSongkhla is a city in the Songkhla Province of southern Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. As of 2006 it had a population of 75,048...
Province occupies an area of 142 rai (approx. 56 acres) where the faculties, college and other units are located - The another site situated at Baan Ao Sai, Koh Yoh, Muang District, SongkhlaSongkhlaSongkhla is a city in the Songkhla Province of southern Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. As of 2006 it had a population of 75,048...
Province on a 24 rai (approx. 9.5 acres) where the Institute for Southern Thai Studies is located.
Phattalung campus
Phattalung campus has two operational sites;
- The one at Tambon Ban Plao. Pa Payom District occupying an area of about 3,500 rai (approx. 1,400 acres) where the faculties, college and official units are located.
- The another at Tambon Phanangtung, Khuan Khanun District on 1,500 rai (approx. 600 acres) where College of community wisdom is located
Samsen Nai Center
Samsen Nai center is the head office of Management For Development College of Thaksin University (U-MDC)
- 133 Sinobrit Building. Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 (Opposite Surasakmontree School and University of the Thai Chamber of CommerceUniversity of the Thai Chamber of CommerceThe University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce or UTCC is a private educational institution located in Bangkok, Thailand. The university began with just 300 students as the College of Commerce in 1940, offering a six month and a two year study program. However, it was soon shut due to the World...
).
Academics
Thaksin University consists of 8 faculties and other institutions, divide to 2 campus.- Songkhla Campus
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences consists of 7 programs and a establishment project;
- Program of Liberal and Information Sciences
- Program of Thai Language
- Program of Oriental Language
- Program of Western Language
- Program of Geography
- Program of Public Administration and Human Resource Management
- Program of Social Sciences
- The Project on The Foundation of Islamic Studies for integration in Southernmost Provinces
- Faculty of Education consists of 6 programs
- Program of Evaluation and Research
- Program of Guidance and Psychology
- Program of Educational Administration
- Program of Curriculum and Instruction
- Program of Educational Technology
- Program of Physical Education
- Faculty of Fine Arts consists of 3 programs
- Program of Visual Arts
- Program of Performing Arts
- Program of Music
- Faculty of Economic and Business Administration consists of 3 programs
- Program of Economic
- Program of Accountancy
- Program of Business Administration
- Faculty of Law consists of 1 program
- Program of Law
- Graduated School
- Management For Development College of Thaksin University (U-MDC)
- The Institute for Southern Thai Studies, Thaksin University
- The Institute of Foreign Language
- Fairview International School, Thaksin University
- The Institute of Community Operation for Integration Studies, Thaksin University
- The Computer Center, Thaksin University
- The Central Library, Thaksin University
- International Graduated Program, Thaksin University
- Phattalung Campus
- Program of Computer Sciences and Information Technology
- Program of Mathematic and Statistic
- Program of Chemistry
- Program of Physics
- Program of Biology
- Program of Biotechnology and Environment
- Program of Public Health
- Program of Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health
- Program of Sport Sciences
- Program of Animal Production Technology
- Program of Agriculture Technology
- Program of Food Science and Technology
Symbols
The Symbol of Thaksin University- The Crown represents The 50th Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty's Accession to the Throne.
- The Three Textbooks represent intellect, morality and development.
- The Name, Thaksin University, means ‘The University of the South’.
The Symbolic Flower
- The Symbolic Flower of Thaksin University is the ‘parichart’ flower (Erythrina indica lank) which is commonly believed to be a flower growing in the Garden of Lord Indra.
- Parichart, also known asTonglan, begins to bud in mid-February and is in full bloom by the end of the month which coincides with the students’ completion of studies.
University Colours
- Gray is the color of brain thus signifying thought.
- Blue is the color of the sea and the sky signifying vast expanse.
- Gray and Blue, therefore, means to think broadly or to think with vision.