Bhutan Education Minister Visits Chula to Enhance Academic Cooperation 

Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, welcomed Her Excellency Yeezang De Thapa, Minister of Education and Skills Development of the Kingdom of Bhutan, along with delegates from the Ministry of Education and Skills Development and the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Thailand, on the occasion of their visit to Chulalongkorn University on February 16, 2026. The meeting took place at the reception room on the 2nd floor of Chamchuri 4 Building. 

The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in integrated education management, particularly the integration of the four core STEM disciplines—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—together with Fine and Applied Arts curricula. This approach aligns with the shared goals of both parties in advancing education and skills development. 

Representatives from Chulalongkorn University who joined the meeting included Associate Professor Dr. Palanee Ammaranond, Vice President for International Affairs and Global Network; Professor Dr. Kumkom Pornprasit, Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts; and representatives from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering. 

Both sides exchanged views on academic cooperation, faculty and student exchanges, and future initiatives to support institutional collaboration and mutual capacity building. This meeting marks another significant step in strengthening academic relations between the Kingdom of Bhutan and Thailand. 

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