Bank of Thailand Governor Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul made an impassioned plea for innovation as a key to progress in Thailand. Delivering a talk on the “Global Financial System and Challenges in Thailand†at the AIT Dinner Talk jointly organized by AIT and the AIT Alumni Association, Dr. Prasarn identified innovation, a more conducive environment for conducting business, and better quality education as the three fundamentals that could catapult Thailand on a path of greater progress.
Innovation key to progress in Thailand: BOT Governor
SPECIAL CHARITY FUNDRAISING DINNER TALK: “Global Financial System and Challenges to Thailand” by Distinguished AIT Alumnus Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul, Governor, Bank of Thailand
25th September 2013, at 6:00 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, a distinguished AIT alumnus, will give a talk on"Global Financial System and Challenges to Thailand" at a special Charity Dinner on 25th September 2013, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel.
10 persons from AIT proceed to 7 European Universities under Erasmus Mundus Panacea Program
Ten persons from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), including nine students and one staff, are among those who have been selected for the Erasmus Mundus PANACEA program.
AIT Prof’s ‘V-Watch’ one of five technologies showcased at NSTDA Investors’ Day 2013
An advanced electronic monitoring device developed by Dr. Mongkol Ekpanyapong of the AIT School of Engineering and Technology (SET) was one of five technologies presented by Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) at its Investors’ Day 2013.
AITIS Monsoon Marathon
0800-0825 Welcome Remarks at Assembly Area0825-0925 Monsoon Marathon 2.5 kms Junior Race - Grade 3 and Grade 4 Senior Race - Grade 5 and Grade 6 Open Race (Parents and Friends of AITIS)0925-0945Snacks0945-1145Hoopathon - 15 minute nonstop hoop spinning (KG, Grade 1, 2, 3)1145-1245Lunch Break1245-1400Fund Raising - Cake Raffle1400-1425Awards ceremonyThis event also includes a fund raising activity supporting foundations that provide assistance to less fortunate children.
Blood Donation Camp
The Thai Red Cross Society has been working with the volunteer students and staff of AIT to collect units of blood from the AIT community. The bloodmobile visits AIT every three months; four times a year, hoping to collect enough units to supply the constant demand for blood.
AIT student wins best paper award
A student of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has bagged the “Best Student Paper” award at the 3M Nano conference held at Suzhou, China. The conference on “Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nano Scale†saw Mr. Om Prakash Gujela, a Master’s student of the Mechatronics Field of Study in AIT’s School of Engineering and Technology (SET) receive the best paper award from Prof. Zuobin Wang of Changchun University of Science and Technology, China.
Newest students ‘welcomed’ on SU-led trip to Dream World
By Pattanun Rueangtrakarn
ProSPER.Net Young Researchers’ School conducts classes for a day at AIT
Fifteen PhD students from across the Asia-Pacific region arrived at AIT on 10 September 2013 for one day of lectures as part of a 12-day summer academic exposure program called the Young Researchers’ School held under the Promotion for Sustainability in Postgraduate Education and Research (ProSPER.Net) program.
AIT Cricket Team reaches finals of Thailand Cricket League ‘A’ division
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) cricket team has reached the finals of the ‘A’ division of the Thailand Cricket League. The finals will be played on 13 October 2013 at the Harrow International School, where the AIT team will face the winner of the match between the Bangkok 11 Cricket Club and the Krishna Cricket Club.