Both sides have agreed to jointly organize an international scientific conference to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand (1976-2026). On the Vietnamese side, the Faculty of Linguistics, Vietnamese Language and Vietnamese Studies; the Faculty of Political Science; the Faculty of Oriental Studies; and the Faculty of Anthropology and Religious Studies are the core units responsible for implementation. The conference is expected to be held at Thammasat University, Thaphrachan campus, at the end of August 2026.
Besides agreeing on the organization of the international scientific conference, the two sides also agreed on many aspects of academic and publishing cooperation in the fields of Oriental Studies, Vietnamese Studies, Political Science, and Religious Studies.
Thammasat University in general and the Institute of East Asian Studies in particular have been effective and close partners of USSH in the past and present. “Thammasat University is a leader, excelling in all fields, a leading comprehensive university of the future, number one in the hearts of the people, a university for society and a pillar of the people. With the spirit of ONE TU, all faculties, departments and learning centers work together to achieve common goals, build happiness and ensure sustainability for the Thammasat community. Despite challenges, close cooperation will foster continuous excellence and sustainable growth.” (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supasawad Chardchawarn, President of Thammasat University).
