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Prof.Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, Acting President of Walailak University, received an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree (Communication Science and Innovation) from NIDA
His Majesty His Majesty the King graciously appointed Mr.Kasem Watanachai, Privy Councilor, to represent His Majesty at the 43rd Graduation Ceremony for Graduates from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), 43rd Academic Year 2021–2022, on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Chalerm Phrakiat Auditorium. In this regard, Prof.Dr.Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, Acting President of Walailak University, received an honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Communication Science and Innovation).
Prof.Dr.Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, Acting President of Walailak University, is a scholar. Communicators and development executives who lead the change Has expertise in proactive public relations image making and corporate communications This can be seen in the promotion of proactive institutional public relations. The image of the institution is promoted both physically and academically. When he was the President of the National Institute of Development Administration, Prof.Dr.Sombat Thamrongthanyawong had a wide vision for communication science innovation. has an intention to establish the Graduate School of Communication Arts and Management Innovation by creating a Master of Arts program (Communication Science and Innovation) and Doctor of Philosophy Program (Communication Science and Innovation) Which the institute council has approved and has been accepting students since the second semester of the academic year 2012 from supporting and pushing for the establishment of the Graduate School of Communication Arts and Management Innovation. to produce graduates in communication arts in a new era that keeps pace with technological changes and has the knowledge and ability to serve society in both the public sector and the private sector as well as the civil society sector until it is accepted in the communication arts both nationally and internationally.
with such honor and contribution The National Institute of Development Administration Council, in its meeting No. 11/2022 on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, therefore resolved to grant Prof.Dr.Sombat Thamrongthanyawong an honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy. (Communication Arts and Innovation) The Graduate School of Communication Arts and Management Innovation In the academic year 2021-2022, the National Institute of Development Administration awarded Honorary Doctorate Degrees of Philosophy to 3 persons together with Mr.Somchai Jitsuchon Honorary Doctorate Degrees of Philosophy (Economics) the Graduate School of Development Economics and Prof.Kasem Chankaew, an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree. (Environmental Management) the Graduate School of Environmental Development Administration.
On the occasion that Prof.Dr.Sombat Thamrongthanyawong received an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree, there were individuals and groups of people who came to congratulate him, including Prof.Dr.Tippawan Lorsuwannarat. President of the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) and administrators of the institute, Deans and staff from NIDA’s school and colleges include the Graduate School of Communication Arts and Management Innovation, International College, the Graduate School of Public Administration, and the Graduate School of Law, Mr.Suwit Mekserikul and Kasetsart University alumni (KU 30 fellows). As for Walailak University, Prof.Dr.Tawadchai Suppadit, Acting Vice President, Prof.Dr.Sittichai Koontongkaew, Dean of Walailak University International College of Dentistry, along with the college’s staff and Walailak University Bangkok Coordination Subdivision’s staff as representatives of Walailak University personnel, please congratulate
