Announcement of Chulalongkorn University Guidelines for Classes, Staff Work Arrangements, and Assistance for Students and Staff Affected by Heavy Rainfall and Flooding (No. 2) (Following the Cabinet resolution designating additional special public holidays)
Chulalongkorn University issued an announcement on Guidelines for Classes, Staff Work Arrangements, and Assistance for Students and Staff Affected by Heavy Rainfall and Flooding, dated 26 September 2026.
The Cabinet subsequently resolved on 27 September 2026 to designate 28 and 29 September 2026 as additional special public holidays in the metropolitan area. The University has therefore deemed it appropriate to issue the following announcement:
- The Chulalongkorn University announcement on Guidelines for Classes, Staff Work Arrangements, and Assistance for Students and Staff Affected by Heavy Rainfall and Flooding, dated 26 September 2026, is hereby revoked.
- The University shall be closed on 28 and 29 September 2026. Teaching and learning activities, examinations, and work shall be suspended on those dates.
- Where necessary to ensure the orderly and effective operation of the University, Vice Presidents, Deans, and Directors of University units may instruct staff under their supervision to work at their workplace or to work from anywhere (WFA). Such staff shall be entitled to the same benefits and compensation as those applicable to work performed on a University holiday.
- The University shall continue to provide the following assistance measures for students and staff, as set out in its announcement dated 26 September 2026 on guidelines for teaching and learning, staff work arrangements, and assistance measures for those affected by heavy rainfall and flooding:
- The University will provide temporary accommodation for affected students, staff, and their families at the Chulalongkorn University Sports Center and at other locations to be announced.
- Medical care and health consultations are available to students and staff at the Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center.
- Temporary parking is available to affected students and staff at Chamchuri Square and University Parking Buildings 1–4.
- Students and staff may use the library and related services at the Office of Academic Resources (Central Library) 24 hours a day.
- Students experiencing hardship due to flooding may apply for student welfare assistance through the Office of Student Affairs.
- Staff affected by flooding may apply through the Office of Human Resources Management for an interest-free emergency loan to repair structural damage to their homes caused by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding.
- The Royal Graduation Ceremony for Academic Year 2025 remains scheduled for 30 September–2 October 2026. Any changes will be announced.
- If any difficulty arises or if it is not possible to act in accordance with this announcement, the President has the authority to make a final decision.
This announcement shall take effect immediately and remain in effect through 29 September 2026, or until a subsequent announcement provides otherwise.
Announced on 27 September 2026
(Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, D.Phil. (Oxon))
President, Chulalongkorn University
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Details Attached to the Chulalongkorn University Announcement
Subject: Guidelines for Teaching and Learning, Staff Work Arrangements, and Assistance Measures for Those Affected by Heavy Rainfall and Flooding
Temporary accommodation arrangements
Requests for temporary parking for staff
For other services or assistance, the University will provide further information in due course.
