{"id":15693,"date":"2026-03-30T15:58:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?p=15693"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:41:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:41:32","slug":"walailak-university-celebrates-34th-anniversary-of-its-establishment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?p=15693&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Walailak University Celebrates 34th Anniversary of Its Establishment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"640\">On March 27, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Walailak University<\/span><\/span> held a ceremony to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the university\u2019s establishment at the Thaiburi Building.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"997\">The ceremony was presided over by <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Prof. Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong<\/span><\/span>, President of Walailak University, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Theerachai Chemnasiri<\/span><\/span>, Chairman of the University Council. The event began with a merit-making ceremony and alms offering of rice and dried food to 34 Buddhist monks, symbolizing the university\u2019s 34 years of establishment.\u00a0The event also included a Buddhist merit dedication ceremony in memory of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an<\/span><\/span>, who made significant contributions to the university, as well as deceased faculty members, staff, and students. In addition, Islamic prayers (Du\u2019a) and Christian blessings were conducted to bring prosperity and good fortune to the university\u2019s administrators, staff, and students.The ceremony was attended by Mr. Suwat Chansuk, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, heads of government agencies from Tha Sala District and Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, as well as university executives, staff members, and students.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-15693 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15711'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/657390518_3405329286298125_5570194060334154577_n-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"celebrates its 34th anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/657390518_3405329286298125_5570194060334154577_n-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/657390518_3405329286298125_5570194060334154577_n-2-1536x1087.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15713'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/661086847_3405324692965251_2233483424874076836_n-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"celebrates its 34th anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/661086847_3405324692965251_2233483424874076836_n-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/661086847_3405324692965251_2233483424874076836_n-2-1536x1086.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15710'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656216370_3405327216298332_7512133291170913084_n-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"celebrates its 34th anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656216370_3405327216298332_7512133291170913084_n-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656216370_3405327216298332_7512133291170913084_n-2-1536x1086.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15712'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658496420_3405328812964839_3849868688117381789_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"celebrates its 34th anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658496420_3405328812964839_3849868688117381789_n-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658496420_3405328812964839_3849868688117381789_n-1-1536x1086.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"2110\">On this occasion, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Theerachai Chemnasiri<\/span><\/span> delivered a congratulatory speech, stating that the university\u2019s achievements over the past 34 years have resulted from the dedication, commitment, and continuous efforts of administrators, faculty members, and staff. These efforts have enabled Walailak University to gain recognition in global university rankings and move forward as a quality institution distinguished in academic and research excellence.Looking ahead, the university has set ambitious goals. By 2027, when Walailak University celebrates its 35th anniversary, major commemorative events will be organized alongside initiatives aimed at achieving the goal of becoming one of the top five universities in Thailand.\u00a0In addition, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Prof. Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong<\/span><\/span> delivered a special lecture titled \u201cNine Years of Transformation.\u201d He highlighted that over the past nine years the university has adopted proactive management strategies to address challenges and elevate the quality of education and research to international standards. Currently, the university is ranked 1201+ globally and 6th in Thailand by <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Times Higher Education<\/span><\/span>, with a target to move into the 1001+ global ranking band and 4th place in Thailand within the next two years.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-15693 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15699'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/657356322_3405332376297816_4833518845125161176_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Celebrates 34th Anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/657356322_3405332376297816_4833518845125161176_n-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/657356322_3405332376297816_4833518845125161176_n-1-1536x1087.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15698'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656705046_3405332452964475_4481356951716656325_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Celebrates 34th Anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656705046_3405332452964475_4481356951716656325_n-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656705046_3405332452964475_4481356951716656325_n-1-1536x1087.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3322\">The ceremony also featured the presentation of royal decorations before the portrait of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">King Vajiralongkorn<\/span><\/span>, recognition plaques for staff members who have served the university for 25 years, commemorative gifts for those with over 30 years of service, and the presentation of Distinguished Alumni Awards of Walailak University.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-15693 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15702'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1090\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658952007_3405380562959664_2067268166009081926_n-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Celebrates 34th Anniversary\" 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https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/657945583_3405377422959978_1263489046757627061_n-1-e1774860782743-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15701'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658520145_3405380616292992_2193439774479012959_n-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Celebrates 34th Anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658520145_3405380616292992_2193439774479012959_n-3.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658520145_3405380616292992_2193439774479012959_n-3-1536x1087.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15703'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/659047304_3405377266293327_6737359439074144623_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Celebrates 34th Anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/659047304_3405377266293327_6737359439074144623_n-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/659047304_3405377266293327_6737359439074144623_n-1-1536x1087.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3500\">The event was organized by the Division of Correspondence and General Affairs, which served as the secretariat responsible for coordinating the ceremony and related activities.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-15693 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15706'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658223217_3405326209631766_8814833383445116726_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Celebrates 34th Anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658223217_3405326209631766_8814833383445116726_n-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658223217_3405326209631766_8814833383445116726_n-1-1536x1086.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15705'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658139639_3405333139631073_2729183664167944158_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Celebrates 34th Anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658139639_3405333139631073_2729183664167944158_n-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/658139639_3405333139631073_2729183664167944158_n-1-1536x1087.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/?attachment_id=15704'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1415\" src=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656920236_3405330419631345_1896254871275220176_n-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Celebrates 34th Anniversary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656920236_3405330419631345_1896254871275220176_n-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/656920236_3405330419631345_1896254871275220176_n-1-1536x1087.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><b data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Information provided by:<\/b>\u00a0Division of Correspondence and General Affairs, Walailak University, March 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On March 27, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Walailak University held a ceremony to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the university\u2019s establishment at the Thaiburi Building. The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University, and Theerachai Chemnasiri, Chairman of the University Council. The event began with a merit-making ceremony and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":15707,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/657720311_3405327246298329_4624363897028356905_n-1.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15693"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15746,"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15693\/revisions\/15746"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/15707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcg.wu.ac.th\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}