Public Relations

TU-RAC Office Administration Team Creates a Phenomenon: Launching Line OA “Support TU-RAC” 🚀✨

TU-RAC Office Administration Team Creates a Phenomenon: Launching Line OA “Support TU-RAC” 🚀✨This is the latest breakthrough by the TU-RAC Office Administration Team. After intensive training and skill-up sessions, we have successfully developed and built this system entirely from the ground up! Introducing Line Official: Support TU-RAC 📱 – Your central hub for back-office services, designed to make our front-line operations “Easier” and “More Professional” than ever. ✅ One-Stop Service: All support channels in one place. No more circling back

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The World Does Not Rely on the Strait of Hormuz Alone | Exploring Other Global Trade Chokepoints That Are Equally Important and Vulnerable

In today’s global economic system, more than 80–90% of the world’s traded goods by volume are transported by sea through a network of shipping routes connecting different continents. Yet within this seemingly vast network, there are only a few “maritime chokepoints” that are critically important. If any one of these points were to face conflict or become blocked, it could immediately affect the global economy. A well-known example familiar to people around the world is the Strait of Hormuz, a

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Crew Structure on a Merchant Ship: Who Does What?

After the news about a Thai cargo ship being attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, many people noticed unfamiliar crew titles in the reports — such as 4/E, E/E, or Oiler. What do these actually mean? On a merchant ship, the crew is organized under international maritime standards known as International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).The ship operates like a small organization at sea, divided into three main departments. ⚓ Deck DepartmentResponsible for navigation,

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March 9 | Puey Ungphakorn Day

One of the most important ideas of Puey Ungphakorn was the vision of “quality of life from the womb to the tomb.” After 110 years, an important question remains: has the quality of life of Thai people moved closer to, or further away from, his ideal?.Perhaps there is no single answer. Yet it is a question that invites Thai society to reflect on fairness, access to education, and life security so that “development” is measured not only by economic numbers,

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Dealing with “Toxic People”: How to Handle a Toxic Work Environment

Dealing with “Toxic People”: How to Handle a Toxic Work Environment.Based on the article “Handling Toxic Hazards at Work” by Wanna Kaewpuang, Thammasat University Research and Consultancy Institute (TU-RAC), from the column Now and Beyond by TU-RAC in Bangkok Biz News..Research from the Institute for Quality of Life Development reveals that 55% of Thai employees have worked in toxic environments, and 25% have experienced workplace bullying. A toxic organization is a workplace that negatively impacts employees’ mental health, leading to

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TU-RAC invites researchers to join research discussion meetings with external organizations

Appointment Schedule📌The Secretariat of the SenateDate: March 18, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.At the Office of the Secretariat of the Senate, Parliament Building (Sappaya-Sapasathan) 📌Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA)Date: March 25, 2026 Time: 1:30–3:00 p.m.At the Meeting Room, 6th Floor, Building 1, MRTA 📌Council of EngineersDate: March 30, 2026 Time: 2:30–4:00 p.m.At Wisarnukam Prasit Meeting Room, 6th Floor, Council of Engineers Building.***For inquiries and to confirm participation, please contact:08 3858 1754 Mr. Pipatpong Totam (Boom), Research

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What do they really think about you? Stop “Guessing” and start “Listening.”

What do they really think about you? Stop “Guessing” and start “Listening.”.Why are satisfaction surveys the secret weapon for modern organizations?Many organizations often fall into the “Inside-Out” trap—assuming that their services are already excellent. However, in today’s world, Data is the ultimate treasure. Understanding the needs of your stakeholders is the true key to success, ensuring that your organization remains stakeholder-centric and responsive to their actual needs. Why should every organization (Public & Private) conduct satisfaction surveys? Identify Pain Points:

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🎉 TU-RAC Congratulates the “2026 National Outstanding Researchers” 🎉

🎉 TU-RAC Congratulates the “2026 National Outstanding Researchers” 🎉 Thammasat University Research and Consultancy Institute (TU-RAC) would like to express our sincere appreciation and congratulations to the researchers from the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, on the occasion of being honored as the “2026 National Outstanding Researchers” by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. Awardees:✨ Professor Dr. Chanintira na Thalang✨ Associate Professor Dr. Prajak Kongkirati This prestigious award is

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