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Thaksin University, a public institution located in Southern Thailand, is recognized for its strong emphasis on education, humanities, social sciences, and local development studies. While primarily Thai-taught, the university actively engages in international academic exchange programs and hosts an International Relations Office to support incoming and outgoing students. International students can participate in various exchange initiatives and short-term cultural programs, gaining exposure to Thai culture and regional expertise. The university offers limited English-taught full degree programs but provides support for international exchange students. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its deep commitment to fostering research and education that directly contributes to the sustainable development and cultural preservation of Southern Thailand.
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Thaksin University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยทักษิณ, translating to "University of the South"), is a public university in Southern Thailand. It is located in Muang Songkhla District, Songkhla province. It is about twenty kilometers from Hat Yai District. Previously, Thaksin University was a branch campus of Srinakharinwirot University. Afterwards it grew in size and eventually became a separate university. Thaksin University was established as an independent public university on 1 September 1996. The university name was granted via a Royal Decree by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who granted the university the name of Thaksin, which means "southern". The aim of the university is to encourage and preserve the culture of Southern Thailand. The university has two campuses and one center in Bangkok. The campuses are in Tambon Khao-Roop-Chang, Amphoe Muang Songkhla, Songkhla and Tambon Ban Plao, Pa Payom District, Phattalung. The Phattalung Campus was founded in 1989. The university offers undergraduate education degrees, postgraduate education degrees, and doctoral education degrees in Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. It has a...
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