Maejo University Economics Delegation Visits Asia University to Explore Opportunities for Chinese Language Teaching and Academic Collaboratio
On the morning of August 21, 2025, a delegation from the Department of Economics at Maejo University, Thailand, visited Asia University, Taiwan, for an exchange visit. Both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as academic collaboration, student exchange programs, and Chinese language teaching, demonstrating a strong commitment to deepening the bilateral partnership.
The visiting Thai delegation included: Dr. Pimpimon Kaewmanee, Chair of the Department of Economics; Dr. Chanita Panmanee, Deputy Chair of the Department of Economics; and Dr. Kewalin Somboon, Professor of Economics. Asia University warmly hosted the guests, including Director Dr. Pang Yujuan of the Cross-Strait Education Exchange Center, Director Dr. Mao Yuanzhen of the Chinese Language Center, and Associate Professor Dr. Lu Mengrou, Deputy Chair of the Department of Finance and Banking.
The two sides exchanged ideas on potential student exchange programs, Chinese language course designs, and research collaborations. They also discussed the structure of Asia University's Chinese language summer programs offered by the Chinese Language Center. During the visit, the delegation had the opportunity to observe the language classes, leaving a strong impression of both the students' engagement and the interaction between teachers and students.
This exchange marks the beginning of new opportunities for collaboration. Going forward, both institutions will continue to promote mutual student mobility and faculty exchanges, strengthening academic and language education cooperation between the two universities.
Through this visit, both universities have established a more solid foundation of mutual trust and understanding, which will play an important role in Asia University's ongoing efforts to expand its international network in the Asian region.
Picture 1: A group photo of Dr. Pang Yujuan (front right), Director of the Cross-Strait Education Exchange Center; Dr. Pimpimon Kaewmanee (front left), Chair of the Department of Economics; Dr. Mao Yuanzhen (back right, third from the right), Director of the Chinese Language Center; Dr. Chanita Panmanee (back left, first from the left), Deputy Chair of the Department of Economics; Dr. Kewalin Somboon (back left, second from the left), Professor of Economics; and Dr. Lu Mengrou (back left, third from the left), Deputy Chair of the Department of Finance and Banking.
Picture 2: Dr. Pang Yujuan (right), Director of the Cross-Strait Education Exchange Center, and Dr. Kewalin Somboon (left), Professor of Economics, posing for a photo while exchanging gifts.
Panmanee (front left), Deputy Chair of the Department of Economics; Dr. Kewalin Somboon (back left), Professor of Economics; and Tawanhathai Lahuaiho (back right), a student from Maejo University participating in the Chinese Language Summer Program, posing for a photo after attending the Chinese language summer class observation.
The visiting Thai delegation included: Dr. Pimpimon Kaewmanee, Chair of the Department of Economics; Dr. Chanita Panmanee, Deputy Chair of the Department of Economics; and Dr. Kewalin Somboon, Professor of Economics. Asia University warmly hosted the guests, including Director Dr. Pang Yujuan of the Cross-Strait Education Exchange Center, Director Dr. Mao Yuanzhen of the Chinese Language Center, and Associate Professor Dr. Lu Mengrou, Deputy Chair of the Department of Finance and Banking.
The two sides exchanged ideas on potential student exchange programs, Chinese language course designs, and research collaborations. They also discussed the structure of Asia University's Chinese language summer programs offered by the Chinese Language Center. During the visit, the delegation had the opportunity to observe the language classes, leaving a strong impression of both the students' engagement and the interaction between teachers and students.
This exchange marks the beginning of new opportunities for collaboration. Going forward, both institutions will continue to promote mutual student mobility and faculty exchanges, strengthening academic and language education cooperation between the two universities.
Through this visit, both universities have established a more solid foundation of mutual trust and understanding, which will play an important role in Asia University's ongoing efforts to expand its international network in the Asian region.
Picture 1: A group photo of Dr. Pang Yujuan (front right), Director of the Cross-Strait Education Exchange Center; Dr. Pimpimon Kaewmanee (front left), Chair of the Department of Economics; Dr. Mao Yuanzhen (back right, third from the right), Director of the Chinese Language Center; Dr. Chanita Panmanee (back left, first from the left), Deputy Chair of the Department of Economics; Dr. Kewalin Somboon (back left, second from the left), Professor of Economics; and Dr. Lu Mengrou (back left, third from the left), Deputy Chair of the Department of Finance and Banking.
Picture 2: Dr. Pang Yujuan (right), Director of the Cross-Strait Education Exchange Center, and Dr. Kewalin Somboon (left), Professor of Economics, posing for a photo while exchanging gifts.
Panmanee (front left), Deputy Chair of the Department of Economics; Dr. Kewalin Somboon (back left), Professor of Economics; and Tawanhathai Lahuaiho (back right), a student from Maejo University participating in the Chinese Language Summer Program, posing for a photo after attending the Chinese language summer class observation.
