Center for Thai as a Foreign Language (CTFL) is committed to encouraging and developing all aspects of Thai as a foreign language.

For over 30 years, the faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University has offered a wide selection of Thai language and culture courses for foreigners for various purposes such as academic improvement, business, and personal enrichment. In 2016, the Center for Thai as a Foreign Language also known as CTFL was formally founded.  The CTFL has been established to develop Thai language courses for foreigners and serve as a research and study platform for the teaching of Thai as a foreign language.  The center also aims to offer training programs for teachers in this field and produce teaching materials that suit the needs of the students.

The CTFL provides a variety of Thai language courses for foreigners.  Our two regular courses are the Intensive Thai program and the Communicative Thai for Beginners program.  In addition, we occasionally offer Thai for Mandarin Chinese Speakers Program, Survival Thai for Exchange Students, and private courses. Our long established Thai program focuses on the 4 main language skills  that is listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  We currently offer 9 levels of Thai language instruction, from beginning to advance levels.  Each level consists of 100 hours and a half months to complete.

From Intensive Thai 1 to intensive Thai 3 courses, students learn to communicate in daily conversation.  They also learn to read and write in basic Thai. More than 500 vocabulary items in various domains such as number, occupations, food, hobbies, sports, and travel are introduced, along with basic sentence structures and commonly used expressions.  Student at the intermediate levels, Intensive Thai 4 to Intensive Thai 6, learn to express their ideas and share their thoughts on more complicated topics both in speaking and in writing.  Discussion topics include history, biography of influential figures, beliefs, economy, and current news.  In addition, complex Thai grammatical issues are also elaborated upon.

The advanced levels, Intensive Thai 7, Intensive Thai8, and Intensive Thai9, make use of real life materials in class. Students continue to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through exposure with the Thai language in different contexts and genres.  Students are encouraged to participate in discussions of social and cultural issues, and practice report writing and classroom presentation in Thai.  In addition to learning the Thai language, students can engage in cultural exploration through participation in extracurricular activities and sightseeing trips offered by the CTFL.

For students with little or no background knowledge of the Thai language, the Communicative Thai for Beginners Program or CTB offers evening and weekend classes with an emphasis on improving listening and speaking skills. Phonetic alphabet in the form of Roman letters is used as an instructional tool.  The CTB has 3 levels. Each level consists of 40 hours of instruction and assessment. Upon completion, students will gain mastery of basic listening and speaking skills required in everyday communication as well as an understanding of Thai culture.  With our years of experience in providing Thai language courses for foreigners, I am certain that CTFL can provide students with an enriching and enjoyable learning environment.  If you are interested in learning Thai, please visit http://www.arts.chula.ac.th/CTFL/

Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University has revealed the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) ranking for Thailand, which has risen to 32^nd rank this year.

The Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy of Chulalongkorn University, an official partner and member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Thailand has released the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) report, which compares the global competitiveness index of 137 countries. The top 10 nations this year are Switzerland, the United States, Singapore, the Netherlands, Germany, Hong Kong, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Japan and Finland, respectively, while Thailand is ranked 32^nd with a score of 4.7 out of 7.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pasu Decharin, Dean of Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, one of World Economic Forum’s (WEF) partners, said, “The Faculty is responsible for collecting data for insights from executive teams of both large and small organizations of every industry, using questionnaire forms, based on WEF’s criteria for computing global index values.  There are 114 indicators to reflect the country’s overall performance and competitiveness, which are categorized into three main groups and 12 pillars in total”.

This year, Thailand’s rank has risen to 32, with a score of 4.7, an improvement compared to last year’s score of 4.6 and 34^th ranking.  It is important to note that Thailand’s score and rank this year has climbed up because of specific pillars, such as the Infrastructure, which climbed from a score of 4.4 to 4.7 and ranking of 49 to 43.  This achievement is due to the quality improvement of infrastructure for roads, rails, ports,  air transport, and especially the number of mobile phone subscriptions, which has leaped from 55^th to 5^th this year.

Thailand has fared higher in several other areas this year, including in the Labor Market Efficiency, Institutions, Higher Education and Training, Macroeconomic Environment, Innovation (which is a crucial indicator of a country’s development), and Technological Readiness.

Several indices  put Thailand’s competitiveness in the top 30 when compared with 137 other nations.  One is the country’s Secondary Education Enrollment Rate, which is ranked 8^th in the world, another major improvement as the Kingdom was ranked 84^th last year.  For Government Budget Balance and Gross National Saving, Thailand is ranked 10 and 16, respectively.  Furthermore, Foreign and Domestic Market Size are ranked 12 and 24.  Finally, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is now ranked 20, which is considered high.

Additionally, Thailand has advanced in the financial market on the following pillars: Financing through Local Equity Market, Availability of Financial Services, Soundness of Banks, and Venture Capital Availability, being ranked 20^th, 23^rd, 27^th and 27^th, respectively.  These improvements suggest the readiness of the nation’s financial and marketing situations in the long-run.  For marketing, Thailand is ranked 21^st and 25^th on the Extent of Marketing and Degree of Customer Orientation, which indicated a progressed level of marketing concepts.  Furthermore, when compared with ASEAN+3 countries, Thailand is ranked 6^th, after only Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and China, all of which remained in the same ranking positions as last year.  This clearly reflects Thailand’s stability in competitiveness among ASEAN+3 countries.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) and Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) are two of the most important measurements that the world keeps an eye on.  This is because both not only indicate the competitiveness of different countries all over the world, but also point out any important issues helpful for a nation’s sustainable development.  For Thailand, the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University is a part of the team that develops and distributes the aforementioned information.

The ranking of competitiveness in GCI is calculated from three main groups, each divided into 12 indices, called pillars.  The first group is Basic Requirements, which is the key for a country’s economic growth to move forward.  It is categorized into four pillars, namely Institutions, Infrastructure, Macroeconomic Environment, and Health and Primary Education.  The second group is Efficiency Enhancers, tools that will bring out a country’s efficacy, which is divided into six pillars, consisting of Higher Education and Training, Goods Market Efficiency, Labor Market Efficiency, Financial Market Development, Technological Readiness, and Market Size.  The final group is called Innovation and Sophistication, which focuses on accelerating the country’s innovation rate, including Business Sophistication and Innovation.

Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Sustainable University Network of Thailand (SUN Thailand), will organise the 2nd annual Sustainable University Network of Thailand Conference under the theme of Innovation and Partnership for Sustainable Society between 23-24 November, 2017.  The conference will take place at Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building (Chamchuri 10), Chulalongkorn University. The purpose is to provide a forum, for professors, researchers and students from different educational institutions, to exchange ideas on innovation and cooperation for a sustainable society.  Participants will have the opportunity to present work or paper on various topics, such as buildings and its impact on sustainability, campus-wide planning and target setting, and the integration of research  teaching, facilities and outreach.

For more information, please visit www.sun2017.org.

Registration is now open for the first Sahavate Run hosted by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University.  The race will take place November 5, 2017, with the starting point and finish line at Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park.  For each of the two race categories, a mini marathon of 10.5 km and a fun run of 3.5 km, runners will take a tour around the university campus, passing the different faculties. The event is open to students, faculty members and the general public, with the aim to promote good health.

Interested participants can register via https://goo.gl/NjADCT.  The registration fee for undergraduate students (showing Student I.D.) is 299 baht, and the general public 499 baht, and VIP participants 999 baht.

Registered participants can pick up race shirts on November 4, 2017, from 10 AM onwards at Siam Square One Shopping Center, Siam Square.

For more details, please contact 02-218-1201.

On 4 September 2017 at Dusit Thani Hotel Bangkok, Dr. Suvit Maesincee, Minister of the Office of the Prime Minister was joined by representatives from The Board of Investment of Thailand and Chulalongkorn University to witness the signing of memorandum between the two institutions. The purpose of the collaboration is to support researches and the development of investment in Thailand. Followed by the signing of memorandum of understanding between BOI and Thailand Institute of Scientific Technological Research to support the development of the Strategic Talent Center with Mrs. Hiranya Sujinai, secretary-general of the Board of Investment, Professor Bundhit Eua-arporn, president of Chulalongkorn University, and Dr. Luxsamee Plangsangmas, Governor of TISTR as representatives.

Due to this occasion, BOI has organised a seminar under the topic of “Connecting Skills and Knowledge to Promote Industrial Sectors”. The purpose is to provide beneficial information for businesses to collaborate with research and development departments and institutions. Whereby Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, Deputy Secretary General at the Office of the Board of Investment commenced the seminar. Discussions followed include “Benefits for Businesses that Collaborate with Research and Development Departments or Institutions”, “Introducing the Strategic Talent Center”, and “From Research to the Medical Industry”.

Mrs. Hiranya Sujinai, secretary-general of the Board of Investment revealed that the collaboration has a major affect in three sectors including public, private and academic. This will propel the country’s development plans and promote knowledge on investment, in accordance to Thailand’s 4.0 policy. While CU’s collaboration with BOI will produce a joint effort of research and development that will cater to the direction of supporting investments in Thailand. It is the driving force behind the development of research and industrial sectors. Meanwhile, the collaboration between the 3 sectors will help promote research and development to be more concrete and build confidence for investors as well as strengthen and sustain the national economy.

Professor Bundhit Eua-arporn mentions that faculty members of Biomedical Engineering of Chulalongkorn University have already proceeded in exchanging knowledge with BOI’s industrial development and technology team. He reassures that CU is well equipped with researchers and experts that will utilise their knowledge to develop researches for the industrial sectors. In addition, Chulalongkorn University and BOI also have plans to expand the database to link experts in advanced science and technology through the work of STC in order to support the research needs of industrial groups. This will bring sustainable economic benefits to Thailand.

The Student Government of Chulalongkorn University invites all to attend CU Full Moon 2017, an annual festival held on the night of the 12th lunar month to celebrate Loy Krathong.  This year, the festival will take place around Chulalongkorn University’s Pond, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, on 3 November 2017.  Under the theme, “Love is all around”, the festival is set up to preserve one of Thailand’s most valuable traditions and to increase people’s awareness about water conservation.  Be ready to  experience plenty of cultural activities and sample delicious food from the various food stalls.  Special for the night, traditional decorated baskets made from candles and natural materials will be available for sale.

For more information, please contact the Student Government of Chulalongkorn University at 086-899-2406 or check out the event’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cufullmoon/.

Dr. Vu Ngoc Bao, a student from the Phd. Program in Dental Biomaterials Science won the IADR-SEA Division Research Category Award in Dental Materials Clinical Trials, and Laboratory Research from the 31^st International Association for Dental Research, Southeast Asia Division.  The winning paper was titled “Extract from Aloe Vera Induces Tooth Socket Healing: A 13-month Evaluation”.  The award ceremony was held in Taipei, Taiwan, with Prof. Dr. Pasutha Thanyakitpisal as the research advisor.

Source: Chula Periodical, Year 60, Issue 19, Published on Monday, 2 October 2017.

A species of giant potamid crab from the Potamon tannanti Rathbun group, Potamon bhumibol, is the largest species of freshwater crab ever collected from Thailand.  Discovered in 1967 by Professor Phaibul Naiyanetr, from the Department of Biology at Chulalongkorn University, these giant freshwater crabs were found inhabiting clean mountain streams and hidden under rocks, especially in Phu Luang, Loei Province.  Commonly known as the Giant Mountain crab, or Rock crab among locals, one special characteristic of the Potamon bhumibol is its tri-colored exoskeleton.  The shell, claws and four-paired legs are  dark brown, with purple shading inside the lower claws and orange claw tips.  In 2000, this giant freshwater crab was granted and named in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, marking the celebration of His Majesty’s 72nd birthday.

Professor Phaibul Naiyanetr stated that the discovery of the Potamon bhumibol species and being granted the permission to use His Majesty’s name are his greatest life achievements.  Moreover, the discovery illustrates how abundant and diversified Thailand’s ecosystem is.

The Master of Arts in Culture Management (MACM) program, in collaboration with the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, would like to cordially invite you to attend a talk on “Marketing in a Museum: Visitor Studies with Case Study from Chateau de Versailles”, by Ms. Ajaree Chulasai.  The event will be held on 8 November 2017, from 5.30 pm. – 8.30 pm. at Room 414, Chaloemrajakumari 60 Building (Chamchuri 10), Chulalongkorn University.

Interested parties may register to attend via https://goo.gl/forms/t9QoOaSXjs7lXhwP2.  This event is free, so sign up while spaces are available.  For more information, please contact the Master of Arts in Culture Management program, Tel 0-2218-3215.

Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) will organize the CULI International Conference 2017 on the topic “Learning and Assessment in ELT: Challenges and Opportunities”, during 9-10 November 2017 at the Arnoma Grand Hotel, Bangkok Thailand.  The objectives are to provide policymakers, practitioners and language professionals with a forum for sharing current research and practices on English language teaching, learning and assessment, and to offer participants an opportunity to network with colleagues in the ELT profession.  The discussion topics will include:

• Current issues and trends in language learning and assessment
• Different types of assessment, including alternative assessment
• Implications of theories in language learning and assessment
• The views of mind and knowledge that underpin educational practices and assessment

Interested attendees may register at http://www.culi.chula.ac.th/International/2017InterCon/index.php

For more information, please contact Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) tel: 0-2218-6031 or email: Yuwadee.As@chula.ac.th

The rise of robotics and automation is becoming evident in Asia.  According to the International Federation of Robotics, by 2019, more than 1.4 million new industrial robots will be installed in factories around the world, with China being the strongest growing market for the robotics industry.

A recent study by International Labor Organization suggests that over 70% of salaried workers in 5 key sectors in ASEAN countries are at risk of being displaced by automation.  The study also points out the need to upgrade STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills among workers in general.  Cloud technology and big data analytics, Internet of Things, and digital marketing are also highlighted to have transformative impacts on jobs in ASEAN.

The roundtable discussion will focus on the above issues and the task universities have in preparing young students to cope with the future.  Given the scope of Thailand’s policies on the economy, education and development, the question then arises: what actions could be taken at the state, university and individual levels to make students ready to cope with the automation age.

The Center for Social Development Studies (CSDS), Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with The Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in International Development Studies (MAIDS-GRID), Chulalongkorn University, Samsung Smart Learning Center, and collaborative parties would like to cordially invite you to join  the seminar on “Job Security and Human Skills in the Age of Automation”.  The event will be held on Wednesday, 15 November 2017, from 8.00 am. – 1.00 pm. at the Alumni Conference Room, 12th floor, Political Science Building 3, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University.  The program details are as follows*:

08.30 – 09.00 Registration

09.00 – 09.10 Welcome Remarks by Kasira Cheeppensook, PhD, Deputy Director, Center for Social Development Studies (CSDS), Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

09.10 – 09.20 Objective Remarks by Ms. Sukajit Srisukon, Project Consultant, Samsung Smart Learning Center

09.20 – 09.30 Opening Remarks by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ake Tangsupvattana, Dean, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

09.30 – 09.50 Mr. Phu Huynh, ILO Employment Specialist and Co-author of “ASEAN in Transformation: How Technology is Changing Jobs and Enterprises”

09.50 – 10.00 Coffee Break

10.00 – 12.00 Roundtable Discussion on “Job Security and Human Skills in the Age of Automation”

– Discussants Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nualnoi Treerat, Director, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University

– Assoc. Prof. Lae Dilokvidhyarat, Distinguished Professor, Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University

– Supot Tiarawut, PhD, Director, Industrial Liaison Program, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University

– Mr. Varit Charunyanonda, Senior Manager, Brand Communication, Thai Samsung Electronics Company Limited

– Moderated by Assist. Prof. Jakkrit Sangkamanee, PhD, Center for Social Development Studies (CSDS), Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University

12.00 – 12.25 Q & A

12.25 – 12.30 Closing Remarks by Assist. Prof. Dr. Naruemon Thabchumpon, Director, MA & PhD Programs in International Development Studies, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University (MAIDS-GRID)

12.30 – 13.00 Lunch

* Simultaneous translation will be provided.

To register visit http://bit.ly/2gy5MrS

For more information, please contact tel: 0-2218-7313 or email: maidschula@gmail.com

The Institut de Recherche sur l’Asie du Sud-Est Contemporaine  (IRASEC), Center for Social Development Studies (CSDS), and Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University would like to invite interested participants to a public lecture on Rethinking the Nature/Culture Divide at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.  The talk will be given by Philippe Dracula, Professor at Collège de France, Chair in Anthropology of Nature, and the discussants include Dr. Yukti Mukdawijitra, from the Faculty of Sociology and Anthropology, Thammasat University, and Mr. Thanes Wongyannawa, from the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University.  This public lecture will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 1-4 pm. at Saranitet Conference Room, 2nd floor, Main Auditorium, Chulalongkorn University.

Rethinking the Nature/Culture Divide

Notions, such as ‘nature’ or ‘culture’, are the product of a particular historical process and express the specific distribution of ontological properties to beings devised by the modern world.  Some civilizations have adopted other systems of distribution, resulting in ontologies and principles of association between humans and non-humans that differ widely from the one which emerged in Europe a few centuries ago.  The challenge for social sciences is to acknowledge this diversity, while retaining the ambition to explain it in non Eurocentric terms.

For more information, please contact the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in International Development Studies (MAIDS-GRID) Tel: 0-2218-7313 or E-mail: maidschula@gmail.com

Source: https://www.maids-chula.org/public-seminar-1/2017/10/21/public-lecture-rethinking-the-natureculture-divide-public-lecture-by-prof-philippe-descola-10-november-2017

Chulalongkorn University Drug Discovery and Development Research Center will organise an academic conference on “Driving Drug Discovery and Drug Development Through Academia, Public and Private Partnership”, between 27-29th of November 2017, at Bhumisirimangalanusorn Building, Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.  This conference aims to give participants a better understanding on the research and development of new drugs, especially research conducted at the pre-clinical levels. The conference will be led by honorary guest speakers with previous experience in drug research, ranging from higher level institutions and research institutes to companies in the pharmaceutical industry.  The conference topics include:

Discovery and Development of New Chemical Entities

• Finding the Right Compound: Chemistry, DMPK, and Biopharmaceutical Perspectives
• Exploratory and GLP Safety Studies Supporting Preclinical Development
• Collaborative, Partnership, and Business Model for Drug Discovery
• Development of New Drug Products from Previously Registered Drugs (Repurposing)

Re-purposing and Drug Development Business

• Non-clinical and Clinical Assessments for New Product Development
• Regulatory Considerations: A Thai Regulatory Perspective

Interested attendees may register via www.chuladddsymposium2017.com or contact 0- 2218-2880 ext. 444 for more information.

Applications to Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration,  Chulalongkorn University for academic year 2018 are now open.  The programs available include The Flexible MBA: International Dual Degree, the Dual MBA & Master of Engineering, and the Executive MBA.  For this occasion, the institute has organized an open house on the 11th of November 2017 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm for prospective students.  The open house includes information sessions about the programs and opportunities for prospective students to talk with faculty members, students, alumni, and admission counselors.  The event will be held on the 8th Floor, Sasa Patasala Building, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, Chulalongkorn University.

Interested participants can register to attend via www.sasin.edu/news4 or contact the Student Affairs at 02-2183850-1, 02-2183856-7, Line ID: @Sasin for more information.

The Faculty of Nursing, Chulalongkorn University, invites interested participants to attend a workshop on “Humanitude Care: An Innovative Caregiving Method for Treating Elderly Patients with Dementia”.  The workshop will be on November 14-18, 2017, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, on  3rd Floor, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health.  The focus will be on sharing knowledge, developing skills to apply the humanitude approach in caring for elderly patients with dementia, and set up a Humanitude Care network.

Humanitude care is suitable for elderly patients with dementia.  Using the philosophy of humanity for care giving, the method focuses on approaching patients with love, using eye contact, touch and verbal communication. This concept was brought forward over 35 years ago and has been accepted in France, Japan and many other countries around the world.

Guest speakers at the workshop will include Prof. Yves Gineste (Director, SAS Humanitude), Dr. Honda Miwako (Head Physician, Tokyo Medical Center), Ms. Sayoshi Hayashi (Humanitude Care Specialist, Tokyo Medical Center) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jiraporn Kespichayawattana.

To register, call 0-2218-1129, 08-1933-9791, 09-8659-9865 (Faculty of Nursing) or E-mail Thanyanan.puthi@gmail.com

The registration fee is THB 1,200.

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine of Chulalongkorn University will host the 36th CU Medical Annual Review (CU-MAR) conference on “Emergency Medicine” from 13-17th of November 2017.  The conference plays an important role in providing continued studies and readiness for medical residency training.

The CU-MAR conference was first set up in 1982.  Each year, distinguished faculty members, recognized locally and internationally, take part to share their knowledge and experience with participants.  The 5-day workshop will take place on the 12th floor, Room 370, Bhumisirimangalanusorn Building, Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

To register or make inquiries, please call 0-2256-4246 or 0-2256-4575 ext. 26

Downloadable Application Form

www.cumar.in.th/images/depart/BrochureCUMAR2017.pdf
Register Online

www.cumar.in.th

Downloadable Poster
www.cumar.in.th/images/depart/PosterCUMAR2017.pdf

Chulalongkorn University proudly presents an exhibition of a lifetime’s work by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.  The gallery is open to the general public daily from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, free of charge.

Revisit the steps of the world’s most hard-working king through 4D virtual mapping, virtual reality, augmented reality and an interactive digital library.  The exhibition features over 70 years of His Majesty’s works, including the initiation of over 4,000 royal projects. Exhibition visitors can search, select and download additional information using the various information network and communication systems.

For group visits, please contact the exhibition in advance at 06-3205-9009 or 06-3205-0990.

The latest QS World University Rankings 2017/2018 has been released and Chulalongkorn University’s world ranking has gone up from last year’s 252nd to 245th this year. It was also ranked 50th in best universities in Asia, being the only university from Thailand that made it to the Top 50 in Asia list. The University’s best ranking was the Chemical Engineering Department, which has been ranked in the 51-100 best-in-the-world, for learning and teaching quality, four years in a row. For graduate employability CU was ranked in the 251-300 in the world.

The six key indicators of measuring the world’s best universities include Academic Reputation, Citations per Faculty, Employer Reputation, Faculty/Student Ratio, International Faculty Ratio and International Students Ratio.

Other Thai universities listed in the QS Top Asian University rankings include Mahidol University (58th), Thammasat University (97th), Chiang Mai University (112th), Kasetsart University (149th), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (171st), Khon Kaen University (178th), Prince of Songkla University (188th), King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (261-270) and Suranaree University of Technology (301-350).

Top universities in the world according to the QS rankings include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, coming in as the leader for six years in a row, followed by Stanford University and Harvard University. Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore took the top two best universities in Asia and listed 11th and 15th in the world, while Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ranked third in Asia.

For more details on the rankings, visit https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2018.

The making of pickled fish has expanded from the household to a commercial scale. Over 40,000 tonnes of pickled fish are produced each year, generating a whopping revenue of at least one billion baht, both for local distribution and export. With this in mind, the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, has conducted a research on the production of fermented fish to help reduce production cost and promote market expansion.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chuenjit Prakitchaiwattana, from the Department of Food Technology, has discovered how to safely produce pickled fish within just three months. Pickled fish typically takes 6-24 months to produce and requires microorganisms and the fermentation under suitable conditions, that result in the distinctive and varying taste and texture of pickled fish in different regions. Dr. Chuenjit’s study results include new knowledge about the microorganisms involved in fermenting the fish, the genetic mechanism released during the fermentation, the type and amount of gas that produces odour and taste, and substances that can be biological indicators. The research has produced three types of fermented fish seeds, classifiable to the fermenting process used in different areas, and the discovery of a technology to produce seeds for commercial use.

Furthermore, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chuenjit Prakitchaiwattana has filed a patent to protect the technology for entrepreneurs using this technology in the future, as well as to control the production process.

For those interested in developing research on pickled fish production, e-mail pcheunjit@gmail.com.

CU hosts four academic talks on:

1. Job Security and Human Skills in the Age of Automation on November 15, 2017. For more details go to http://www.chula.ac.th/en/archive/9481
2. Driving Drug Discovery and Drug Development through Academia, and Public and Private Partnership on November 27-29, 2017. For more details go to http://www.chula.ac.th/en/archive/9496
3. The 36th CU Medical Annual Review (CU-MAR) conference on “Emergency Medicine” from November 13-17, 2017. For more details go to http://www.chula.ac.th/en/archive/9505
4. Humanitude Care: An Innovative Caregiving Method for Treating Elderly Patients with Dementia on November 14-18, 2017. For more details go to http://www.chula.ac.th/en/archive/9502

Registration is open now for all of the events.