About Us

For more than three decades, several universities in Thailand have established institutes of Thai Studies as their research organizations in the field of Thai Studies. Besides, both government - and private - run universities, including Chulalongkorn University, have also been offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Thai Studies. Furthermore, Thai Studies classes are currently being taught in more than 75 countries. As the proprietors of this field and the main sources of data, universities in Thailand hold a duty and responsibility, on both national and international levels, in securing our world leadership.

The project of Empowering Network for International Thai Studies (ENITS), with support from The Thailand Research Fund (TRF), should hence be initiated to develop such academic potency and excellence in Thai Studies, in order to create sustainable benefits, locally and globally.

Project's Objectives:

To enhance Thai universities' strength and superiority in the field of Thai Studies on the international level.
To develop national and international network, expanding the knowledge base as well as reinforcing its dynamism, for sustainable benefits both locally and globally.

Implementation Plan:

Building up national and international network.
Providing scholarship to enable new researchers in relevant programs of study to publicize their works internationally.
Developing a website as a research database on Thai Studies, and in relation to the project's grant giving and public relations.
Inviting overseas researchers to guest lecture and to conduct researches as part of Thai Studies-related programs.
Publicizing researches in world arenas, and organizing international conferences.

Project's Organizer:

Institute of Thai Studies
9th Floor, Prajadhipok-Rambhai Barni Building
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok 10330
THAILAND
Telephone: 662-218-7492
Facsimile: 662-255-5160
E-mail: enits_info@yahoo.com
Website: www.enitschula.net
Map: http://www.chula.ac.th/visitors/visitor_map.htm (Grid F2/ No. 74)

Project's Staff:

Associate Professor Dr. Suchitra Chongstitvatana
Director
Institute of Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University
E-mail: suchitra.c@chula.ac.th

Associate Professor Dr. Suppakorn Disatapundhu
Deputy Director of Research Affairs
Institute of Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University
E-mail: suppakornd@yahoo.com

Assistance Professor Dr. Arthit Thongtak
Deputy Director of Administrative Affairs
Institute of Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University
E-mail: arthit.t@chula.ac.th

Assistance Professor Ritirong Jiwakanon
Deputy Director of International Affairs
Institute of Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University
E-mail: hongjiwa@gmail.com

Mr. Wuth Lertsukprasert
Secretary
ENITS Project
E-mail: enits_info@yahoo.com