Ramkhamhaeng University

The Ramkhamhaeng University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัย รามคำแหง, English:. Ramkhamhaeng University, in short: RU) is one of two open universities in Thailand. It got its name in honor of King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai, which is attributed to have developed the Thai alphabet.

History

Before the establishment of Ramkhamhaeng University in 1971, was the academic training in Thailand in a serious crisis, as the number of school leavers studierwilligen the number of places to the existing universities topped with a university far. This prompted the parliament to adopt a law on the establishment of Ramkhamhaeng University as the first university in the country with no access restrictions.

Location and faculties

The university has two campuses, both in Bangkok, in Khet (district) Bang Na and Hua Mak, Khet in Bang Kapi.

The university consists of faculties law, business, humanities, education, science, politics, economics, engineering, and educational sciences. Access restrictions consist only in specialist engineering.

Lecturers

  • Kansri Boonpragob, climatologist

Graduates

  • Chai Chidchob ( b. 1928 ), political science; Politician, former President of the Parliament
  • Banharn Silpa - archa (* 1932), Jura; Politician, former Prime Minister
  • Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi (* 1944), Jura; Brewery and distillery business
  • Sonthi Boonyaratglin (* 1946), Political Science (PhD ); former commander in chief of the army junta leader
  • Chalerm Yubamrung (* 1947), Law ( PhD); Politician, former Deputy Prime Minister
  • Anupong Paochinda ( b. 1949 ), political science; former Commander in Chief of the Army
  • Paveena Hongsakul ( b. 1949 ), political science; Politician, Minister for Social Development and Security
  • Khattiya Sawasdipol (1951-2010), Economics; Army officer and a " red-shirt " activists
  • Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha (born 1958 ), political science; Retail entrepreneur ( owner of King Power Duty Free )
  • Abhisit Vejjajiva (born 1964 ), Jura; Politician, former Prime Minister
  • Jatuporn Prompan (born 1965 ), political science; Politicians and " red-shirt " activists
  • Somjit Jongjohor (* 1975), Education; a boxer
  • Paradorn Srichaphan ( b. 1979 ), political science; Tennis player
  • Aree Wiratthaworn (* 1980 ); Weightlifting
  • Tai Orathai (* 1980 ); Folk music singer
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