Receiving the Thai Ambassador to Vietnam

At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh introduced that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is the leading research and training institution in Social Sciences and Humanities in Vietnam. The University currently has more than 10,000 students and more than 500 staff. Regarding international cooperation, the University has signed cooperation agreements with more than 300 foreign partners, including some Thai partners such as Burapha University, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, and Kasetsart University. Last year, the University opened its first independent training program in Southeast Asian Studies after separating from the Faculty of Oriental Studies, where Thai is officially taught as a foreign language.

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh presents a souvenir to Ambassador Tanee Sangrat

Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Tanee Sangrat said that expanding people-to-people diplomatic relations, including Vietnam-Thailand educational cooperation, is one of his priorities during his time here. To serve this goal, the Thai Embassy will provide scholarships for Vietnamese students, promote bilateral student exchanges, and organize Thai higher education exhibitions. In particular, Mr. Tanee Sangrat invited students of the University to participate in two cultural events organized by the Thai side next May. These are the coronation ceremony of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) at the Thai Embassy, ​​and the Tourism and Healthcare Exhibition at Ly Thai To Flower Garden, Hanoi.

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh highly appreciated the ideas of Ambassador Tanee Sangrat. The Rector also suggested that the Thai Ambassador contact and invite scholars and volunteer teachers from Thailand to come and give lectures at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. In addition, the Rector hopes that the Thai Embassy will act as a bridge to help universities in other countries send students to participate in short-term courses organized by the University; support the promotion of research and training in Thai studies and Thai language.