Thammasat University (Thai มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์), the second oldest university in Thailand and one of the most prestigious universities in the country, was established on June 27, 1934. Initially, its focus was primarily on law and politics, but later it expanded to offer courses in social sciences, humanities. Over the past 70 years, the University has produced a large number of graduates who have greatly contributed to the development and progress of both the society and the country.

On October 6 1976 a brutal massacre by police on the university students took place.

Realizing the significant impact of science and technology on the country's economic growth, in the 1980s and 1990s Thammasat University initiated degree programs in engineering, technologies, physical sciences, and medicine at its Rangsit Center, Pathum Thani.

Contents

1 Campuses 1.1 Tha-Prachan 1.2 Rangsit 1.3 Pattaya 1.4 Lampang 2 See also 3 External links

Campuses

Tha-Prachan

Located upon Chao Phraya River, Bangkok.

Tha-Prachan was the site of the 1976 Thammasat student uprising killing about 300 following the return of former dictator Thanom Kittikachorn to Thailand, as well as of another uprising in May 1992 following the appointment of Suchinda Kraprayoon as prime minister.

Rangsit

Located in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok.

Pattaya

Located in Pattaya, Chonburi.

Lampang

Located in Lampang.

See also

• List of universities in Thailand
• List of colleges and universities
• Pridi Banomyong
• Puey Ungpakorn
• Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology

External links

• Thammasat University (http://www.tu.ac.th)
• Colleges
  • Graduate School (http://grad.tu.ac.th)
  • Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (http://www.siit.tu.ac.th)
  • College of Innovative Education (http://cie.tu.ac.th)
  • Graduate Volunteer Centre (http://www.gvc.tu.ac.th)
• Research Centers
  • Thai Khadi Research Institute (http://www.tu.ac.th/org/tkri/)
  • Human Resources Institute (http://hri.tu.ac.th)
  • Information Processing Institute for Education and Development (http://www.tu.ac.th/org/ipied/)
  • Institute of East Asian Studies (http://www.asia.tu.ac.th)

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