Category: News & Events

Come join our SPD442 students seminar on the topic of “Labour migration as a policies, pathways and lived experiences”. Find 9 students presentations and panel discussion in this event.♥️ 🗓️Monday, 27 April 2026 📍Room 102, Social Administration Building, Thammasat University, Tha Prachan

On 24 April 2026, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Administration, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Auschala Chalayonnavin, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, Dr. Pred Evans, Deputy Dean of SPD Program, Dr. Siyuan Liu, Assist. Prof. Dr. Mahesh Chougule and Dr. Duan Haosheng signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Symbiosis International University in India, represented by […]

SPD 215 Study Visit to Beiersdorf Thailand: Exploring Sustainability and Social Development in the Private Sector On March 24, SPD 215 students visited Beiersdorf Thailand. Students were able to learn how the private sector business incorporates sustainability in its policies and promote social development in its business activities.

SPD Student Champions Youth Voice and Mental Health at UN Youth Forum 2026 NEW YORK, USA — The Social Policy and Development (SPD) program is proud to announce that our very own Ms. Nattanicha Kattiyavara recently represented the global youth community at the United Nations Youth Forum 2026. Serving as an official representative from the […]

Link Video Click here SPD 443 Students Bridge the Generational Gap with “OOTD RUNWAY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMEMT” 👗🧓🏻👴🏻 บ้านบางแค SDG Move TH BANGKOK – Age is truly just a number when it involves a touch of silk, a dash of denim, and a lot of attitude. On 10 April 2026, with SDG3(Good Health and Well-being), […]

On the afternoon of April 8, Dr. Duan Haosheng led students from the SPD International Program on an academic visit to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP). During the visit, experts from UN ESCAP provided a comprehensive overview of the organization’s historical development, core values, and current […]

SPD Public Lecture on “Global Trends in Student Mobility – The Power of Data to Inform National and Institutional Strategies and Policies” On 1 April, 2026, Dr Janet Ilieva, an economist with over 18 years of experience in international higher education research and policy analysis, international student mobility, forecasting and transnational education, and CEO of […]

CHENGDU, CHINA – From March 27–30, 2026, students from the Social Policy and Development (SPD) program stepped out of the classroom and into the heart of social innovation. The cohort traveled to Chengdu to engage in an intensive field learning experience with the Sichuan Haihui Poverty Alleviation Center, a premier Chinese social organization and a […]

On March 26, Dr. Arunee Limmanee provided an insightful guest lecture in SPD 318 Civil Society Management. Dr. Limmanee discussed Organizations for Persons with Disabilities and Civil Society engagement to promote social development and social inclusion. Dr. Limmanee also took time after class to help students on a class project on development and accessibility.

On March 25, 2026. Dr. Duan Haosheng led SPD students on a study visit to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Representative Office in Thailand. The Chief Representative, Ms. Ma Yanling, together with her colleagues, warmly welcomed the delegation. The SPD International Program sincerely appreciates CCPIT’s generous hospitality and support. The […]