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7th International Conference on Thai Studies (http://www2.fmg.uva.nl/seamain/icts7/)
Thai Studies conference hosted by the University of Amsterdam and the International Institute of Asian Studies (IIAS, Leiden and Amsterdam) July 4-8, 1999. Links to proceedings and panels.

8th International Conference on Thai Studies (http://www.ru.ac.th/thaistudies8th/)
Conference held in Thailand at Nakhon Phanom on 9-12 January 2002, hosted by Ramkhamhaeng University. Links to program.

AsiaSource. AsiaEXPERTS - A Resource of the Asia Society (http://www.asiasource.org/experts/)
The AsiaExperts database gives information on specialists in Asian culture, arts, history, and society. Profiles list individual's areas of expertise, publications, contact information, and more. Also links to AsiaToday (news), AskAsia (educational resource), AsiaLinks (related links), AsiaProfiles (maps and statistics), and more. Searchable.

Asian Educational Media Service (AEMS) (http://www.aems.uiuc.edu/)
AEMS is a program of the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. AEMS helps educators find and use media materials for teaching about the cultures and peoples of Asia. Click on recommended resources, newsletters, reviews, related sites, and more. Searchable.

Asian Studies in Asia Network (http://asianet.anu.edu.au)
ASIANet provides support for the development of Asian Studies within Asia primarily through its online directory of Asian Studies programs in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The site describes ongoing programs including the "participation scheme" that helps scholars attend regional conferences.

Braintrack University Index. Asia. South Asia: Thailand (http://www.braintrack.com/linknav.htm?pprevid=180&level=3)
Alphabetic list of links to universities, colleges, and polytechnics in Thailand.

Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) Library Kyoto University (http://library.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cseas/)
CSEAS Thai Database contains more than 5,000 records of Thai language documents collected by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Kyoto University in Japan. Searchable.

The Cultural Dimension of Education (http://ignca.nic.in/cd%5F06.htm)
Presents a collection of 16 essays on the cultural dimension of education and ecology edited by Baidyanath Saraswati. The essays are from a 1995 UNESCO conference, "Cultural Dimension of Education and Ecology," held in New Delhi, on October 13-16, 1995, and originally published in 1998. Essays discuss the intersection of education in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand with cultural elements such as philosophy, arts, religion, and poverty. Each essay includes bibliographical references.
Faculty of Graduate Studies. Mahidol University (http://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/goII/main/index.php)
Searchable database of graduate student thesis abstracts in the fields of medical sciences, science and technology, public health, social sciences, humanities and education, linguistics, culture, environment and natural resource. Also provides information on academics, scholarships and awards. In Thai, some English.

General Education Online: Thailand (http://www.findaschool.org/index.php?Country=Thailand)
Alphabetical list of links to colleges and universities in Thailand.

Information Technology Press Club (ITPC) (http://www.itpc.or.th/)
ITPC provides support and education to develop journalists to specializing in information technology reporting. Presents background information including news with articles about current state of information technology in Thailand, development of technology news reporting, and electronic commerce. In Thai, some articles in English.

Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development. Mahidol University (http://www.mahidol.ac.th/mahidol/lc/index.html)
Includes information on the graduate programs offered and the Institute's objectives. In Thai.

Intellectual Exchange Database (http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/region%5Fj/asia%5Fj/thai/)
Details the exchange of specialists and cooperation between Thailand and organizations and governments from all over the world, as collated by the Bangkok office of the Japan Foundation. Database covers conferences, research projects, consultations and more. Search in English--by keywords.

International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) (http://www.isat.or.th/)
ISAT acts as a link between international schools in Thailand and the Ministry of Education and the Office of the Private Education Commission. Information about the Association with searchable directory of 45-member international schools, mostly American and British. Directory includes brief information on type of education system, size, levels offered, tuition, facilities, contact information, information about Thailand, news and events, and more.

The John C. and Susan L. Huntington Archive of Buddhist and Related Art: A Photographic Research and Teaching Archive (http://kaladarshan.arts.ohio-state.edu/)
The Archive contains nearly 300,000 original color slides and black-and-white and color photos of art throughout Asia. Includes links to online exhibitions, projects, digital database collection, and general information about the Archive. At the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Kasetsart University (http://www.ku.ac.th/)
Links to history of and information about the university, faculties, departments, institutions, facilities, international degree programs. Curricula covers science, arts, social science, humanity, education, engineering, medicine, health science, and architecture. In Thai.

KhonKaen University in Thailand (http://kkueng.kku.ac.th/)
Khon Kaen University is an internationally recognized university in Asia that offers an outstanding education, particularly related to northeast Asia. In Thai.

Krasu?ang Su+ksa?thika?n (http://www.moe.go.th/)
Ministry of Education (MOE). Agency responsible for developing policies on educational, religious, and cultural affairs of Thailand. Presents background of the ministry, functions and duties, organizational structure, and current projects. Includes history of Thai education, educational statistics and related articles, news, and the Ministry of Education Network, a search engine for information from MOE. In Thai, some English.

Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia (http://kyotoreview.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/issue/issue4/index.html)
Journal seeks to promote exchange among the intellectual communities of Southeast Asia--to bring news of important publications, debates, and ideas into region-wide circulation through lively and accessible writing and to encourage more sustained engagement between university-based intellectuals and those working in NGOs, journalism, and cultural production. Links to editorials, review essays, books of note, features, and reprints. Searchable.

Mahidol University (http://www.mahidol.ac.th/)
Information about and links to the University, campuses, events, FAQ, libraries, media, news, and more. Searchable. In Thai and English.

Ministry of Education, Commission on Higher Education. Bureau of International Cooperation Strategy (http://www.inter.mua.go.th)
Includes links to the bureau’s history, policy, organization, database, news and events, and publications. In Thai, some English.

OPACs of Libraries in Thailand Chiang Mai University Library (CMUL) (http://library.cmu.ac.th/) (http://www.lib.cmu.ac.th/digit1.html)
Links to searchable CMUL Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), in-house databases, digital collections, new books and materials, newspapers, and more. Mostly in Thai, some materials in English.

Office of the National Education Commission (ONEC) (http://www.onec.go.th/english%5Fver/english%5Fver.htm)
ONEC is responsible for the policymaking and planning of education at all levels and types and for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of educational development plans in accordance with the National Education Scheme, the National Education Development Plan, and government policies.  Includes links to information about ONEC, education in Thailand, education reform, education statistics, education law, news, and publications. In Thai, some English.

Office of the National Education Commission Council (OEC) (http://www.edthai.com)
Information about OEC, its mission, its structure and its functions. There are links to its journal, Education in Thailand, and many other publications; the text of the National Education Act of 1999; other sites dealing with education reform in Thailand, statistics, news, and education sites from other parts of the world. Mostly in Thai, some English.

Rangsit University (http://www.rsu.ac.th/) (http://thaistudies.rsu.ac.th/index%5Feng.php)
Includes links to learn about their academic courses of study, their faculties and colleges, offices and service units, events, and campus life. In Thai, some English.

Samnaknga?n Khana Kammaka?n Ka?nsu+ksa? hΦn?g Cha?t (http://www.onec.go.th/)
Agency responsible for policy making and planning of education at all levels and types as well as monitoring and evaluating the implementation of educational development plans. Provides history, mission, structure, functions, and management. Also features text of the Eighth National Education Plan, National Education Act (B.E. 2542), a history of education in Thailand, and information and articles about Thai education reform. Some information available in PDF format. In Thai, some English.

Thai Studies Program at the Chulalongkorn University (CU) (http://www.arts.chula.ac.th/international/thai/)
Includes links to information on courses, international program, resources, faculty, admissions policies, research, news, and more. In Thai, some English.

Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) (http://www.swu.ac.th/)
SWU has a long tradition in teacher education. Links to admissions, administration, academics, faculties, departments, institutes, centers, research, academic calendar, Ongkharak and Central libraries, student life, staff, faculty, alumni, visitors, Thai-Us Education Roundtable, computer services, contact information, directories, campus news and events, and more. In Thai, some English.

Thailand Education Directory: The Finest Internet Thailand Directory (http://www.thaiger.com/education.html)
Portal to the sites of over three dozen institutes, schools, and universities in Thailand. There are also some links to general information about Thailand.

Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) Library (http://www.tei.or.th/Library/library.htm)
Information about TEI, and links to its library, projects, publications, and related sites. This special library supports research and education at the Institute acquires research reports, publications, and clippings on environment and related fields with both a Thai and international focus. In Thai, some English.

UNICEF - At a Glance: Thailand - Statistics (http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/Thailand%5Fstatistics.html)
Site provides a detailed overview of statistics in Thailand in several important areas such as for basic indicators, nutrition, HIV AIDS, demographics, child protection, rate of progress, health, education, economics, and women, as well as news and background information.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). Population and Social Integration Section (PSIS) (http://www.unescap.org/esid/psis/)
Includes links to databases with information on population and family planning laws, policies and regulations, population data sheets, Thailand population and reproductive health compendium, and more. Searchable. 

U.S. Department of Education. Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
(http://www.eric.ed.gov/)
ERIC, sponsored by IES, produces a database that contains more than 1.2 million citations going back to 1966. More than 110,000 full-text non-journal documents (issued 1993-2004) previously available through fee-based services only, are now available for free.

The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) (http://www2.utcc.ac.th/)
UTCC seeks to produce graduates in the natural and social sciences and humanities with particular attention being paid to the economic environment of the country. Similarly, it encourages academic research and aims to preserve Thailand's natural heritage and culture. Its facilities include the Computer Center, photographic and radio broadcasting studios as well as language, computer and scientific laboratories, student clubs, and canteens. Includes links to information about UTCC, graduate and undergraduate programs, research centers, online services, Web directory, Internet and Intranet services, library, clubs, site search engine, and campus news and events. In Thai, some English.

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