The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has now spread across the world extensively, including in Thailand and many of the countries where our AIT students, faculty and staff come from.
The AIT Coronavirus Task Force was formed at the end of January to monitor the crisis, both in general and specifically on how it affects the institute.
In an interview conducted before the Asian Institute of Technology closed its campus on March 18 – cancelling all face-to-face classes and moving to online interactive learning for all students – AIT President Dr. Eden Woon spoke to Thailand Education Partnership (TEP). The president touched on the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and elaborates on how higher education institutions must respond quickly in the 21st century to rapid technological advancements in the delivery of education.
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has now spread across the world extensively, including in Thailand and many of the countries where our AIT students, faculty and staff come from.
The AIT Coronavirus Task Force was formed at the end of January to monitor the crisis, both in general and specifically on how it affects the institute.
EXCLUSIVE: Hospitals can apply management skills to battle the coronavirus, writes Kanda Yaemboonruang
“Keeping morale high, correct understanding and maintaining social responsibility are the magic words to fight the epidemic.”
Big news hit Thailand on 20 January 2020 when the first case of the new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) was identified at Nakhon Pathom Hospital.
COVID-19 Official Announcement
March 18, 2020
AIT Closure
The Asian Institute of Technology is closely monitoring the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The health, safety and well-being of our AIT community is our top priority, while pursuing our education mission.
AIT expert advises to avoid outdoor activities during the daytime
"Ozone pollution at ground level is more detrimental to our health than PM 2.5. With heat and sunlight, the mixture of these elements becomes toxic, especially in summer," Dr Ekbordin Winijkul said.
"This cooperation allows AIT faculty and students to gain a better appreciation of the enterprise success, innovative ability, and entrepreneurial spirit of Shenzhen — a global technology hub," AIT President Dr. Eden Woon said.
“We must acknowledge that there is diversity among women, and we must make sure that we understand this diversity and ensure equality across all societal substructures,” Prof. Kusakabe said.
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