Pattani Campus Executives Welcome Ambassador from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Promote Short Training Internship Program for Students from the Southern Border Provinces
On May 6, 2025, Mr. Pongprac Makchang, Ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with a delegation of ministry officials, visited Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, to meet and discuss with the university’s executive team regarding the implementation of a program that brings students from Thailand’s southern border provinces to undertake internships and training at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The program is scheduled to take place from June 14–28, 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Bangkok.
On this occasion, Assistant Professor Dr. Montira Leelakriangsak, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Pattani Campus, and Assistant Professor Dr. Bordin Waelatae, Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Affairs, Pattani Campus, warmly welcomed the delegation. Also in attendance were executives from the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Communication Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Political Science, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, and staff from the International Relations Office, all participating in the discussion.
Mr. Pongprach Makchang explained that the purpose of this visit was to promote and build understanding of the program, which has been running for 19 consecutive years. The program’s primary goal is to provide students from the southern border provinces who are interested in international affairs the opportunity to receive training and gain hands-on experience at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This experience aims to enhance their skills in international communication, situation analysis, academic English usage, and deepen their understanding of the Ministry’s role in shaping international policy and contributing to national development.
Additionally, the program aspires to serve as a platform to inspire students in the region, broadening their horizons, helping them recognize opportunities and possibilities, and empowering them to see their own roles in the national context. It also seeks to foster academic cooperation networks between regional educational institutions and national government agencies.
During the meeting, there was a wide-ranging exchange of ideas and suggestions from the university’s leadership, with all parties agreeing on the importance of the program in developing the potential of local students. They recognized it as a crucial step in promoting educational and career opportunities at the national level for students from the southern border provinces, while also opening their minds to global perspectives and personal development.
On this occasion, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, expressed its commitment to fully support the program in all aspects, including student recruitment, preparation, and outcome follow-up, to ensure the success of this year’s implementation and to strengthen sustainable cooperation between the university and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the future.
