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On October 22, 2025, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, led by Dr. Tagsina Sripracha, Assistant President for International Affairs, Phuket Campus, together with faculty representatives, members of the Confucius Institute at Phuket (CIP), IAC members, and Thai and international staff and students, participated in the “USR Activities during the Vegetarian Festival.” The team donated food, drinking water, rice, and other vegetarian cooking ingredients to Kathu Sh

On Wednesday, 24 September 2025, the International Affairs Centre (IAC) organized a half-day excursion to three of Phuket’s iconic destinations: Chalong Temple, Promthep Cape, and Nai Harn Beach. The trip brought together 40 participants, including international and Thai students, along with IAC staff. The trip began at Chalong Temple, a historic sanctuary that sheltered locals during the 1876 Ang-yi rebellion. Students explored the grand pagoda with Buddha’s sacred relics an

On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, the International Affairs Centre (IAC) organized a half-day excursion to Rang Hill, the Phuket Thaihua Museum, and Phuket Old Town. The trip brought together 40 participants, including international and Thai students, along with IAC staff. The excursion began at the Rang Hill summit, a popular spot offering panoramic views of Phuket Town and the southeastern coastline. Participants enjoyed chatting under the shade of large trees, taking phot

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the International Affairs Centre (IAC) organized a half-day excursion to Chalong Temple, Promthep Cape, and Nai Harn Beach. The trip brought together 16 participants, including both international and Thai students, as well as IAC staff. The first stop was Chalong Temple, a place of historical and spiritual significance to the local community. The temple once served as a haven for those injured and seeking refuge during the 1876 conflict betwe

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the International Affairs Centre (IAC) organized a half-day excursion to Rang Hill, Museum Phuket, and Phuket Old Town. The trip brought together 40 participants, including international and Thai students, along with IAC staff. Our first stop was Rang Hill, a famous viewpoint offering panoramic views of Phuket’s coastline and the Andaman Sea, which is part of the Indian Ocean. Participants enjoyed taking photos and watching the playful monke

On March 8-9, 2025, the International Affairs Centre (IAC) organized its first-ever IAC Intercultural Awareness Camp 2025 at Bor Saen Pool Villa, Phang-Nga. The event brought together 40 Thai and international students from various nationalities, along with IAC staff and facilitators. This program aimed to promote intercultural awareness by exploring how cultural differences shape attitudes, beliefs, values, and lifestyles. It also encouraged teamwork, communication, and crea

On October 5 and 9, 2024, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pun Thongchumnum, Vice President for Phuket Campus, and Dr. Tagsina Sripracha, Assistant President for International Affairs, Phuket Campus, along with faculty representatives, Confucius Institute at Phuket (CIP), IAC members, and Thai and international staff and students, participated in the “USR Activities during the Vegetarian Festival” by handing out donations in the form of foo

On August 21st, 2024, the International Affairs Centre (IAC) organized an engaging half-day Phuket sightseeing excursion. This delightful excursion brought together 40 participants, including new and current international and Thai students, and IAC members. The tour included visits to renowned attractions such as Big Buddha, Nai Harn Beach, and Promthep Cape. The group was fortunate to experience favourable weather, enabling everyone to explore new places of interest and part

From July 9th to 11th, 2024, the International Affairs Centre (IAC) organized a series of campus tours and cultural visits in Phuket for participants of the 8th Youth Innovation Competition on Lancang-Mekong Region’s Governance and Development (YICMG 2024). On July 9th, the program commenced with a campus tour that included a group of VIP guests from six Mekong River countries: China, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. During this tour, participants had the