Was it a dream of higher education realized? Thonburi University stands before us. It represents a commitment to providing students with knowledge. It also gives them skills for life.
Thonburi University is located in Bangkok. It was founded in 1998. The university was established to honor Ajarn Supachai Yamchuti. He was the founder of Mubankru Technological College.
Yamchuti wanted to offer degree programs. These programs would equip students with skills for life. He passed away before his dream came true. Thonburi University serves as a memorial to his contribution.
Previously, it was called Thonburi College of Technology. In 2007, it was renamed Thonburi University. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs.
Mubankru Technological College was established in 1969. It offered a Diploma in Vocational Education. The college is located on the same street as Thonburi University. The organization of Thonburi University and Mubankru School was coordinated.
Thonburi University offers bachelor’s degrees. These degrees include electrical engineering and industrial management. Technology management and tourism are also offered. You can also study hospitality management and marketing. Other options are accounting and information technology.
The university also provides master’s programs. These include Business Administration. You can specialize in Industrial Management. Accountancy and Chief Executive Officer options exist. Marketing Management and Education are also offered.
Thonburi University ranks 108th among Thai universities. The teaching staff includes specialists. They teach at leading universities in Bangkok.
The campus covers 40 acres. It features seven modern buildings. Each building has four floors. Classrooms are furnished and air-conditioned.
In front of two buildings is a pond. Rare exotic fish live there. A Buddhist temple stands near the master’s buildings. A monument to King Somdet Pra Chao Taksin Maharach is also there. The cafeteria and Cultural-Historical Center-Museum are behind the temple.
The library is called the Learning and Resources Center. It contains textbooks and magazines. Scientific journals and manuals are available. The library also offers technological resources and an online database. It can accommodate over 600 students.
Thonburi University also has its own transport service. It helps students get around the city.
Bangkokthonburi University was approved in 2009. It changed its status from Bangkokthonburi College. The university aims to cultivate wisdom and morality. It wants to be a professional university.
Dr. Bangorn Benjathirkul established Bangkokthonburi College in 2003. She foresaw the importance of human resource development. The university aims to serve the needs of the community. It provides an excellent educational system.
Thonburi University has come a long way. It started from a dream. It is now a leading institution. It shapes future leaders in Thailand.