Date: 7 August 2569 Rajamangala University of Technology Isan by Associate Professor Dr. Kosit Sriputhon, President of RMUTI As Chairman of the Council of Presidents of Rajamangala University of Technology (CPRMUT) Participate as a speaker in the strategic synthesis session. "New Growth University: From Reinventing to Policy Driving" หัวข้อ “President's Dialogue: The Next Role of Thai Higher Education” Within the meeting. THAI UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL FORUM 2026 Which included a discussion with... Professor Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI). Professor Dr. Wileat Phuriwat Chairman of the Council of University Presidents of Thailand Associate Professor Dr. Adisorn Nawanont Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Rajabhat Universities and Associate Professor Dr. Thanawat Phonwichai The President of the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand, with... Professor Pongrak Sribanditmongkol, MD, President of Chiang Mai University. I moderated and participated in an exchange of views on the role and future direction of Thai higher education at the Centara Grand at CentralPlaza Ladprao, Bangkok.
in this regard Associate Professor Dr. Kosit Sriputhon The idea was presented. “ONE RMUT: An Innovative University for National Security and Prosperity” To define the direction for the development of the nine Rajamangala University of Technology networks, to transition from... Teaching University to Technology and Innovation University By using technology, research, and innovation as mechanisms to create value for the economy, society, and the country, based on the concept... ONE RMUT Aiming to create value through 5 strategic roles, including the development of highly skilled human resources (Workforce DevelopmentBecoming a regional innovation hub.Regional Innovation Hub) Creating research that is applicable and creates real value.Applied Research) Developing technology- and innovation-based entrepreneurs.Entrepreneurial University) and establishing partnerships with global partners.Global Partners) Ready to offer. 7 strategic pillars These include AI-enabled technologies, future workforce development, flexible curriculum, commercialization, industry partnerships, internationalization, and sustainable governance, aiming to enhance human resource development, education management, research and innovation, and university administration to respond to the changes and needs of the country.
Furthermore, it aims to create a significant turning point for the Rajamangala network by combining the capabilities of all nine universities. ONE NETWORK To connect and share resources, and to develop research towards... VALUE CREATION That creates economic value and elevates management to the next level. SMART GOVERNANCE Driven by data and AI, and driving the role of... NATION BUILDING To make Rajamangala University of Technology a key mechanism in national development.
Associate Professor Dr. Kosit Sriputhon Discussing the direction of the university of the future: "The universities of the future will not be judged by the number of graduates they produce, but by the 'value' they create for the country, the economy, and society." This reflects the goal of repositioning all nine Rajamangala University of Technology campuses to become key mechanisms in elevating the country through unified efforts. ONE RMUT To meet the needs of industry, the economy, communities, and society in a sustainable manner.
at the end Professor Dr. Yotsanun Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. Closing remarks at the conference, under the theme... "The next step in the transformation of Thai higher education." This concludes the summary of the direction for driving Thai higher education forward in the next phase, enabling it to adapt and keep pace with the rapidly changing global context.
