Prof. Worsak Kank-Nukulchai (left) and Dr. Sompop Manarangsan.
The internationality of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) coupled with the strong China-network of Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM) can be mutually beneficial to both Institutes. Stating this during his visit to PIM on 25 June 2014, AIT’s Interim President Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai said that since Chinaand India are emphasising human resource development, this augurs well both for AIT and Thailand.
the Asian region, at the same time this can help Thailand emerge as a
hub of international education. “AIT and PIM, along with Charoen
Pokphand Group (CP) can focus on international business, agri-business
and engineering,” Prof. Worsak said.PIM President Dr. Sompop Manarangsan, while welcoming the AIT
delegation, said that AIT is recognized for its research orientation
and postgraduate studies. “PIM graduates who wish to continue with
higher studies can enrol at AIT,” she suggested.
Dr. Usanee Kulintornprasert, Deputy Director, Office of International
Relations, PIM, stated that PIM is a higher education institute under
CP All PLC, and it specializes in education and research in the field
of wholesale business. It follows the work-based education model, and
students in Bachelor-degree programs engage in paid work every
semester. Since 7-Eleven shops are being opened at the rate of three
shops every two days to meet the target of 10,000 branches, PIM needs
to produce more graduates, he added.
Joining the PIM President in welcoming the AIT delegation were Dr.
Paritud Bhandhubanyong, Executive Director (Office of President) of
Education and Special Project Development (Automotive Manufacturing
Engineering); Dr. Sriprai Sakrungpongsakul, Dean of Faculty of Business
Administration; Dr. Datchakorn Tancharoen, Vice Dean and Director
Innovation Center, Faculty of Engineering and Technology; Dr. Waraporn
Klinbun, Lecturer of Education and Special Project Development
(Automotive Manufacturing Engineering); and Mr. Sitthichok Sitthiracha,
Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
Prof. Worsak led an AIT delegation which included Prof. Kazuo
Yamamoto, Vice President for Resource Development; Prof. Gabor Louis
Hornyak, Director of Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology; Mrs.
Wannapa Pliensri, Coordinator, Royal Thai Government Relations; and Ms.
Natnipha Vimuktanon, Media Officer (Public Relations).
