As sustainability and social innovation become central to development strategies across Southeast Asia, universities are increasingly adopting experiential learning models that connect academic knowledge with real-world challenges. Within this context, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University continues to integrate interdisciplinary education with community-based engagement. On 4 March 2026, students from the Bachelor of Arts Program in Philosophy, Polit

As digital technologies increasingly shape political communication and electoral processes worldwide, questions surrounding their impact on democratic institutions have become a central topic of public debate. In Thailand, these discussions are equally significant as societies navigate the opportunities and risks associated with technological transformation. On 18 February 2026, Thanyaporn Soontornthum, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the College of Interdisciplinary Studies,

As Southeast Asia confronts intensifying climate pressures, digital transformation, and evolving governance challenges, universities are increasingly expected to serve as platforms for policy innovation and global academic collaboration. Against this backdrop, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University convened the CISTU International Seminar and Workshop 2026 under the theme “ Human Security and Sustainable Development. ” Distinguished Keynote and Special

As higher education institutions across Southeast Asia recalibrate to address demographic transition, sustainability imperatives, and cross-border policy complexity, interdisciplinary models are becoming central to regional competitiveness. Within this evolving landscape, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University marked its 27th anniversary not merely as a commemorative milestone, but as a strategic reflection on its role in advancing Interdisciplinary St

🌍✨ On 17 February 2026, Asst. Prof. Sivarin Lertpusit, Ph.D., College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University, gave an interview to Times Higher Education on “Thai universities at a crossroads as new coalition formed,” offering an academic perspective on policy shifts and the sector’s future under Thailand’s newly formed government. The interview also underscores the College’s role in engaging with contemporary global public issues by contributing scholarly knowle

On 30 June 2025 , the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University (CISTU) , led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saifon Suindramethi ,...

The NIU x CISTU CONNECT  event wrapped up with lively energy, meaningful exchanges, and a room full of curiosity and ambition. We were...

Thailand’s social security system is undergoing a transformative change , with the Social Security Board  officially approving the new...

On International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 , the world is called to Accelerate Action  for gender equality. At the forefront of this...

Assoc. Prof. Saifon Suindramedhi from Thammasat University features in a Bangkok Post article, advocating for a shift in Thailand's...

On February 7, 2025, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies (CISTU), Thammasat University, celebrated its 26th anniversary with a...

The College of Interdisciplinary Studies (CISTU), Thammasat University, continues to expand its global engagement  by fostering...

Thammasat University's College of Interdisciplinary Studies (CISTU) recently organized a pivotal meeting to explore the development of...

On September 13, 2024, Dr. Kosum Ohmpornuwat, Director of the Master of Arts Program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Ms....