On October 15, 2025, at the Buasawan Bandit Conference Room, 2nd Floor, International Advanced Industrial Innovation Building, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sommai Pivsa-Art, President of RMUTT, along with the executive board and faculty members, warmly welcomed the delegation from Hechi University, People’s Republic of China.

The visit aimed to foster academic cooperation between the two institutions, with a focus on student exchange, joint curriculum development, and research in industrial innovation. This engagement reflects RMUTT’s commitment to advancing global education goals by ensuring equitable access to quality higher education and promoting sustainable, inclusive learning environments that support cultural understanding and future human resource development.

Discussions between the two universities also covered the co-creation of knowledge in technology and innovation to support emerging industries. The core focus remained on nurturing human capital and achieving educational equity as crucial components for fostering sustainable development worldwide.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sommai Pivsa-Art remarked on this collaboration, stating, “This is a vital opportunity to expand our academic network internationally and jointly create knowledge that addresses the needs of the modern world, ensuring we leave no one behind. Welcoming the delegation from Hechi University is another significant step for RMUTT in elevating our education to an international standard and building cooperative ties that yield positive, lasting impacts on society, economy, and the environment.”

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