BBA INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
THAMMASAT BUSINESS SCHOOL
THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The important rules and regulations of Thammasat University, Thammasat Business School, and BBA International Program are summarized below.
RULES ON REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC STATUS
The following enlists Thammasat University’s important registration rules.
Registration:
§ Registration for a new academic semester must be completed before the exam commences.
§ Registration in Regular Semester
§ Students are allowed to register not more than 22 credits and not less than 9 credits in each regular semester.
§ Registration exceeding 22 credits in regular semester is only possible upon the below conditions:
- Students who have 4th year student status (completed at least 90 credits of coursework) and obtained official approval from the Rector.
§ Registration below 9 credits in regular semester is possible upon the below conditions:
- Under inevitable circumstances (i.e., illness or accident), the student can seek special approval from the Dean.
- Students enrolling in their final semester before graduation.
§ Registration in Summer Semester
§ Students are allowed to register not more than 6 credits in a summer session.
§ Registration exceeding 6 credits in summer session (but not exceeding 9 credits) is only possible upon the below conditions:
- Students enrolling in their final semester before graduation and obtained official approval from the Dean.
§ Late registration is subject to the penalty fee of Baht 45 per day (including holidays).
§ Students must check all prerequisite conditions before registration. Failure to complete prerequisite courses will result in seat cancellation or grade cancellation.
Additional Registration/Class Withdrawal:
§ Additional registration can be made within 14 days of a regular semester or within 7 days of a summer session by obtaining permission from the lecturer and from the advisor.
§ The courses withdrawn within 14 days from the first day of class in the regular semester or the first 7 days of the summer semester will not appear in a transcript.
§ If a student withdraws a course after the first 14 days but within the first 13 weeks of the regular semester or after the first 7 days but within the 4 weeks of the summer semester, the student will receive the “W” grade in that course. There will be, under any circumstances, no request to be made for the “W” grade after the specified time period of course withdrawal.
Registration at the other International Program:
Students wishing to enroll any courses offered by either the BE or BAS programs or PBIC or other International Program have to follow the instruction below:
§ Submit the request form specifying the course titles for which the students wish to take to the BBA office. The request form is available at the BBA website: www.bba.tbs.tu.ac.th/Current Student /Downloadable Forms. The BBA International Program will forward their request to the BE or BAS programs or PBIC or other International Program for approval, accordingly.
§ Check the list of the students who are eligible to register at the BBA website.
Note:
§ Students are not allowed to register for courses under Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration curriculums at other programs. Students have to fill out a request form at the BBA office.
§ Other courses can be registered with the BE or BAS Programs or PBIC or other International Program via filing a request form at the BBA office.
Academic Status:
§ The university will assess every student’s record for every semester. A student must maintain a GPA of no less than 2.00; otherwise, a warning 1 or warning 2 or a probation status will be given in the beginning of the following semester.
§ In the first semester of study, a student who receives GPA less than 1.5 will receive a special warning from the university, which is not considered as warning 1.
§ A student must maintain a GPA of no less than 1.5 at the end of the first two semesters. A student who fails to meet this requirement will be expelled.
§ If a student receives warning for 2 consecutive semesters and still has a GPA less than 2.00, the student will be in probation status in the following semester. The probation status will be recorded on the transcript.
§ After receiving a probation status, the student must maintain a GPA of no less than 2.00. A student who fails to meet this requirement will be expelled from the university.
§ If a student has taken all the courses in the chosen field of study as specified in the curriculum and receives a GPA less than 2.00 but greater than 1.80, the university will allow the student to continue study for a reasonable time. However, the student must achieve a GPA of 2.00 within the next 3 semesters but no more than 8 academic years.
Leave of Absence:
The Dean must approve a leave of absence for a semester, but students cannot request such a leave in the first two semesters after enrollment in the university, unless special approval from the rector is received. A leave of absence cannot exceed two consecutive semesters, not including summer. The student must pay a fee in order to maintain his/her student status during the leave of absence.
Grading:
Methods of evaluation of students’ performance may include term papers and exercises, quizzes, midterm and final examination, as well as group projects.
Eight levels of grades are given:
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Grade |
A |
B+ |
B |
C+ |
C |
D+ |
D |
F |
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Point |
4 |
3.5 |
3 |
2.5 |
2 |
1.5 |
1 |
0 |
§ In some cases either the grade S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory) may be given. These grades have no points and the credits earned are not included in the calculation of the grade point average.
§ Students wishing to be exempted from certain courses may take an equivalence examination and receive EXE (Exempted) in case those credits are not counted toward the degree or ACC (Accreditation) in case those credits are counted.
§ The letters I (Incomplete) may be temporarily recorded for incomplete course work when circumstances beyond the control of the student are involved. Grade I must be removed within 80 days after the semester ends, and the grade given will be evaluated according to the existing course works, quizzes, and exam results. Grade I will not be given in cases of absence from examinations or late reports.
§ Students receiving grade D or above or grade S in any course may not register for that course again, unless specified in the curriculum.
§ The grade F is counted in the calculation of the semester grade point average, as well as in the cumulative grade point average.
§ Credits to be accumulated include only those of the courses receiving grade D and above, or S or ACC. If a student registers for the same course twice, only the first one can be counted.
§ However, if the students receive either the F or the U grade on a compulsory course, they must retake that course until the specified minimum grade requirement is fulfilled. If the students receive either the F or the U grade on an elective course, they must retake that course or replace that with any other elective course.
§ Student failing to turn up for examinations for unavoidable reasons must provide evidence to the lecturer and the academic advisor. If justified, the Dean may approve a grade of W (Withdrawal) for the course within 10 days from the examination date. If a W is not approved, the grade for the course will be based only on the student’s performance during the semester.
§ Students wishing to audit a course without being evaluated must receive permission from the lecturer and the academic advisor. No grades will be given and no credits will be earned, but the abbreviation AUD (Audit) will appear in the student’s record for such a course, provided that the student fulfills all the requirements set by the lecturer for “audit” students. The credits of audited courses will be included in the maximum credits allowed for registration in each semester, but not included in the minimum credits, and not counted in cumulative credits. Changes from auditing to taking the course for evaluation must be done within 14 days of the beginning of the regular semester. Students may not register for evaluation in courses previously audited.
§ Students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00. A student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.00 in any semester will receive a warning. After a warning is received for two consecutive semesters and the cumulative grade point average is still below 2.00, the student will be placed on probation in the following semester. If the cumulative grade point average is still below 2.00 after one semester on probation, the student will be dismissed from the university.
§ Students with a grade point average below 1.50 for the first semester after enrollment in the university will receive a special warning, and will be dismissed from the university if the cumulative grade point average after completion of the second semester is still below 1.50.
Graduation Requirements:
§ To be qualified for graduation, a student must complete all the course requirements in the chosen field of study with a minimum GPA of 2.00. The student must also spend at least 7 regular semesters studying.
§ Students who have been with the university for at least 6 regular semesters, and who have been exempted from taking some courses or have been able to transfer some credits, may be specially considered for graduation by the chancellor of the university.
Graduation with Honors:
Students who are awarded with honors have never been punished under disciplinary action on parole. This is to ensure that graduates with honors are decent and intelligent.
First Class Honors are awarded to students who meet the following requirements:
§ Completed all the study requirements for graduation within 4 years.
§ Have cumulative GPA not less than 3.50
§ Not receive an unsatisfactory (U) or a grade lower than C in any courses.
§ Not repeat study for any course.
Second Class Honors are awarded to students who meet the following requirements:
§ Completed all the study all the requirements for graduation within 4 years.
§ Have cumulative GPA not less than 3.50.
§ Receive cumulative for major courses not less than 2.00.
§ Not repeat study or receive failing (F) or receive unsatisfactory (U) for any course.
or to students who meet the following requirements:
§ Completed all the study all the requirements for graduation within 4 years.
§ Have cumulative GPA not less than 3.25.
§ Not receive a grade lower than “C” for any major courses.
§ Not repeat study or receive failing (F) or receive unsatisfactory (U) for any course.
Graduation Request:
Students who expect to complete the graduation requirements in the current semester must follow the process for graduation request as described below:
§ Visit the website www.reg.tu.ac.th and download an academic transcript and fill in the required information on the Internet.
§ Print the form you have filled out in internet and bring to BBA officer for verification.
§ Download a Study Plan form from BBA website.
§ Students must send a completed Request for Graduation Form and official transcript to the BBA office within the 14th day of regular semester or the 7th day of summer semester. The request must be approved by the University council.
Graduation Registration Online:
Graduation registration online service for students graduating in each academic year will be available at www.reg.tu.ac.th. Graduating students can follow steps below to access and complete graduation status:
§ Graduating students have to log in to system by entering student ID No. and TU Access Password. It will have menu shown up on left hand side if graduation status is approved by University Council.
§ Click graduation registration menu, student personal information will be appeared. Graduates can correct and edit in the parts of their present address and work places. After that, complete all necessary information and follow what is said on computer screen. Finally, select channels to receive the documents which students can choose either pick up in person or by postal mail service.
§ Print payment form and pay graduation registration fees at indicated banks (without paying registration fees, their graduate status will not be completed).
§ The manual on graduation registration online system can be downloaded from www.reg.tu.ac.th under the heading section called “¼ÙéÊÓàÃ稡ÒÃÈÖ¡ÉÒ”.
RULES ON DRESS CODE AND ATTENDANCE
Dress Code: New Updated February 26,2020
BBA International Program kindly requests your cooperation to improve the image of the BBA International Program and Thammasat Business School by complying with the BBA dress code regulations as follows:
§ On regular day (Monday – Friday) all BBA students are required to wear the Thammasat students uniform to attend classes, regardless of class attendance being stipulated as a condition.
§ On weekend (Saturday and Sunday) students are required to wear the university’s uniforms or BBA T-shirts (No other T-shirts, tank tops etc.) with long trousers or long pants (No shorts, hip-hop pants, etc.)
§ On Exam Date, all BBA students must wear the Thammasat students uniform and proper cut shoes (No flip-flops, slippers, sandals, etc.)
§ All BBA students participating in any university activities, such as orientations and field trips, are required to wear the Thammasat students uniform or BBA T-shirt or other dress code as per specified by the BBA program.
§ Should BBA officers find out that the students do not dress properly as per required student dress code and discover that students exchange dress with friends, BBA International Program reserves the right to mark absence on that day.
§ Wearing “(too) casual or impolite attire” is considered “violating the University’s dress code”, and the students have to face the consequences.
§ The BBA Office reserves the right to provide no services to the BBA students violating the dress code policy.
Attendance: New Updated September 9,2020
Pursuant to the rules and regulations by Thammasat University regarding the Bachelor degree study B.E. 2018 section 9: Educational Measurement and Cumulative GPA calculation No. 43, the rule stipulates that
“Students with attendance in any subject less than 70 percent of the class time or as per designated by the course or degree is not eligible to sit in the final exam for that course except valid reasons which will need to be approved by the Dean as a special case.”
To ensure a smooth and effective class administration, with pursuant to Thamamsat University Act 2015 section 41, the following rules and regulations regarding the student attendance for courses offered by BBA International Program, Thammasat University, should be strictly enforced.
1. Students must wear the Thammasat students uniform or other dress code as per specified by the announcement of BBA dress code regulations, otherwise, your attendance will not be considered.
2. Students must check their own attendance by themselves before attending each class by scanning their student ID card according to the procedures set forth by the BBA International Program.
3. Being late to the class between 15 minutes to 30 minutes will be considered 30 minutes absence.
4. Being late to the class after 30 minutes will be considered absence from the class.
5. Students who do not attend the class or do not comply to the rules with the total number of absence exceeding 22 hours in any course will not be eligible to sit in the final exam and will be considered “F” in that course.
The student attendance check in any course covers study with various methods including in-class, practical, internship, on-site work and student project learning.
In addition, the aforementioned rule will be enforced for the course without any final exam but with other performance measurement.
In case students are absent more than 13 hours but less than or equal to 22 hours, students must file a petition through the course instructor or course coordinator to request for eligibility to sit in the final exam or other performance measurement with approval of the Dean on a case by case basis. The decision by the Dean is considered final.
6. Should any students be found that they scan ID card on behalf of the other students for student attendance checking, such manner is considered wrongdoing. Both students will be subject to the punishment as follow:
6.1 First wrongdoing: Students will not be eligible to sit in the final exam and students have to withdraw that specific class. In addition, students will be under parole.
6.2 Second wrongdoing: Students will get an “F” in that specific subject.
6.3 Third wrongdoing: BBA students will be suspended from studentship for semester. Students from other program will be subject to punishment by the Dean of the faculty students enroll in.
7. Should students be found that they have scanned the ID card for attendance check but are not present full time in class, the attendance will be considered absence and students will be subject to punishment according to No. 5.
However, if students have scanned ID card for attendance check but have not been present for full time period, students will not be punished as per aforementioned in case they get an approval by the instructor on a case by case basis before leaving the class.
8. Should any students be found wrongdoing in any quiz, project or report, such action will be considered wrongdoing similar to that of the final exam. Students will be subject to punishment according to the rules and regulations of Thammasat University regarding student discipline B.E. 2004.
Rules and regulations are enforced for all students enrolled in the courses offered by the BBA International Program, Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University onwards.
EXAMINATION RULES
Please read and strictly follow instructions below; otherwise, students may not be allowed to take exam or the act may be considered as exam misconduct.
§ Students must dress in proper student uniform and shoes.
§ Students are not allowed to bring the blanket to the exam room.
§ Students must show their student I.D. Card to the proctor before entering the exam room and must place their student I.D. Card on the table. If I.D. Card is not available, the students must inform the BBA staff prior to the exam at least 1 hour.
§ The communication devices are not allowed (mobile phones, etc). Students should leave their personal belongings with the exam proctors to avoid loss. The body search might be implemented to ensure that the students have no prohibited devices. The students are allowed to enter the exam room 5 minutes prior to exam time because the body search procedure might take time.
§ Students are not allowed to leave the exam room until the exam paper is completed. No rest break is allowed.
§ Students are not allowed to take the exam if they are late for 30 minutes or more.
§ Things allowed in the exam.
§ For open-book exam, texts, handouts, and notes are allowed. However, the communication and electronic devices (e.g. computers, iPad, talking dictionary, etc.) are prohibited.
§ For closed-book exam, the following are allowed:
§ Stationary: only pens, pencils and erasers are allowed. No rulers and pencil cases are allowed; unless otherwise specify by the instructors.
§ Dictionary (Only when specify by the instructors).
§ A calculator (Only when specify by the instructor)
For accounting courses, only simple calculators are allowed; unless otherwise, specified by instructors.
For finance or statistics courses, the following calculators are allowed:
§ Hewlett Packard (HP) Model 10B, 12B, 17BII
§ Texas Instrument Model BA II PLUS
§ Casio Model FC-100, F2-200
Other models of calculators are not allowed in any cases.
§ The students must not borrow anything from other students; otherwise, such acts will be considered as exam misconduct.
§ The minimum penalty for exam misconduct is immediate failure (“F”) for that course plus 2 semesters of suspension from registration.
Please note that the Program announces the exam schedule in advance. Therefore, no make-up exams will be offered for any reasonsthe Program announces the exam schedule in advance. Therefore, no make-up exams will be offered for any reasons.
Student I.D. Card:
All BBA students have to present his/her student I.D. card before entering into the examination room. Otherwise, he/she will not be allowed to sit for the examination. Any student who does not bring his/her student I.D. card, please contact the BBA staff at least one hour before the examination starts to get the temporary card. The temporary card will be charged at the following rates:
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Issue |
Fees |
Card Color |
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1st Time |
50 Baht |
Blue |
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2nd Time |
100 Baht |
Yellow |
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3rd Time |
150 Baht |
Green |
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4th Time |
200 Baht |
Purple |
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5th Time |
250 Baht |
Pink |
Please be informed that the temporary card will be issued only 5 times throughout the study. Any student who loses his/her student I.D. card needs to follow the below instruction:
1. Report the loss at the police station
2. Request for a new student I.D. card
3. Contact the BBA staff for issuance of a temporary card
Note: The BBA office will donate the fees to Social Service Project, and other volunteer activities of the BBA Students.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
The BBA International Program implemented on-line registration system called Vision Net system of Office of The Registrar of Thammasat University. The students must prepare themselves for the registration process and strictly follow the instructions below.
1. Get Ready for On-line Registration
To utilize the on-line registration process, prior to the registration period, the students must have the following items:
(1) Student Identification card,
(2) TU GREATS App
The BBA International Program is implementing the on-line payment system. Thus, the students must calculate the total fee that must be paid and deposit the require amount of cash in the account.
2. Examine Course Offerings
For each semester, students must enroll in various different set of courses depending on major areas or classes. The courses taken in each semester may range from general basic courses, business core courses, major compulsory courses, or major elective courses. In addition, the students may need to register in elective and free elective courses or minor area courses to fulfill the graduation requirements.
The Program will assign seats to all students for general basic courses, business core courses, and major area courses. Thus, there is no need for the students to request quota for those courses.
The list of courses offered during each semester will be made available at the BBA website. The tuition fee is as follow.
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Tuition Fee per Semester |
Rate (Baht) |
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Thai nationality students |
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Regular semester |
110,000 |
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English proficiency test and GREATS competency fee |
300 |
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Summer semester |
32,700 |
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Foreign students |
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Regular semester |
119,600 |
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English proficiency test and GREATS competency fee |
300 |
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GREATS competency fee* |
150 |
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Summer semester |
37,500 |
*Note: For American, Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand nationality only
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Other Fee |
Rate (Baht) |
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Student status maintenance fee per semester |
300 |
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Student status maintenance fee in case of a suspension per semester |
1,200 |
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Late registration fee per day (including holidays) |
45 |
3. Declare or Change Selected Major Area and Minor Area (if any)
The students must declare or confirm the selected major and minor area (if any) via BBA website during the specified time period so that the selected areas are kept in the database. The information will be used to assign the courses to be registered to each student. If the students would like to change the major or minor area (if any) later, ones must update the information in the database via the link in the BBA website during the specified time period.
Note that students who decide to change the selected fields of study must acknowledge the risk of not graduating within the specified time period. The Program will assign seats to those students based on the updated information. The students, themselves, must check the prerequisite requirements and revise their study plan that might result from the change of field of study. The students might not be able to register in some of the courses assigned by the Program because of prerequisite requirements. In that case, the students must plan their study and find the course replacements. The cross cohort request must be sent to request for the courses that are not assigned by the Program.
4. Course Quota Request for Elective and Free Elective Courses
After consulting with study plan, students who would like to register in elective and free elective courses must request the quota for those courses in the BBA website. The quota request system for elective and free elective courses is a system used to allocate seats to students who would like to register in free elective courses under “First-come, First-serve” basis.
The list of elective and free elective courses will be available at BBA website before the registration period.
After completing the quota request procedures, the Program will forward the results to the Office of the Registrar. The students can later register in the requested course(s) via Vision Net system.
5. Cross Cohort Requests
For the students who would like to register in minor courses (if any), double major courses (if any) or courses offered for other groups of students due to the fact that they drop “W” from the course, get an “F”, or need to re-grade the course, the students must specify the reasons for the request and file the petition on-line via cross cohort request system.
The time period for cross cohort request will be scheduled before the registration period. The result of cross cohort request will be announced later in the BBA website.
After receiving the petition, the BBA Program will allocate the seats to the students whose reasons are valid. The results will, again, be forwarded to The Office of the Registrar for the records. The students can then register for all the courses via Vision Net system.
6. Register for courses via Vision Net system and On-line Payment via TU GREATS App
The Office of the Registrar will send the information through the TU GREATS App system. Students can check the information and amount of money before making payment within the given period. The payment can be made via mobile banking, bank counter, debt card and credit card (free of charges for BBL credit card) etc.
For students who do not register and do not pay for advance registration, BBA International Program will cut the student quota on the Elective courses and Free Elective courses and bring the quota to add to the seats during the add-drop period.
7. Late Registration and Tuition Payment
The students who fail to register the courses or make the tuition payment during the pre-registration period must do so during the late registration period at www.reg.tu.ac.th. The Program scheduled the late registration period during the specified time period. During this period, the courses assigned will still be there for the students to register; however, after this period, the quota assigned will be cancelled. The tuition must be paid in an on-line payment system right after the courses registration. The fine of ß45 per day (including holidays) will be collected.
8. Add-Drop Period
Add-Drop Period will be scheduled and announced. If there are seats available, the students may register in the courses at www.reg.tu.ac.th. Please note that “First-Come, First-Serve’ basis is applied.
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Academic Advisor: |
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BBA#32 |
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Student ID. No. |
Advisor |
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6602640010 – 6602640333 |
Prof. Dr. Nopadol Rompho |
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6602640341 – 6602640663 |
Asst. Prof. Akekarin Yolrabil |
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6602640671 – 6602640994 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surat Teerakapibal |
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6602641000 – 6602641323 |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pattana Boonchoo |
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6602641331 – 6602641653 |
Dr. Sorawadee Srivetbodee |
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6602641661 – 6602641976 |
Dr. Arunee Tanvisuth |
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BBA#31 |
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Student ID. No. |
Advisor |
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6502640011 – 6502640359 |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Orapan Yolrabil |
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6502640367 – 6502640706 |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nopporn Ruangwanit |
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6502640714 – 6502641050 |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sakkakom Maneenop |
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6502641068 – 6502641407 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suntichai Kotcharin |
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6502641415 – 6502641746 |
Ajarn Krit Pattamaroj |
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BBA#30 |
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Student ID. No. |
Advisor |
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6402640012 – 6402640392 |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kulaya Jantadej |
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6402640400 – 6402640780 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pantisa Pavabutr |
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6402640798 – 6402641168 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aurathai Lertwannawit |
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6402641176 – 6402641549 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pailin Trongmateerut |
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BBA#29 |
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Student ID. No. |
Advisor |
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6302640013 – 6302640393 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekkachidd Chungcharoen |
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6302640401 – 6302640781 |
Dr. Worapong Janyangyuen |
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6302640799 – 6302641177 |
Asst. Prof. Obrom Chaowalerd |
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6302641185 – 6302641557 |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Somboon Kulvisaechana |
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BBA#28 |
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Student ID. No. |
Advisor |
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6202640014 – 6202640402 |
Prof. Dr. Noppadol Rompho |
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6202640410 – 6202640808 |
Asst. Prof. Akekarin Yolrabil |
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6202640816 – 6202641202 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Monvika Phadoongsitthi |
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6202641210 – 6202820152 |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Surat Teerakapibal |
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BBA#27 |
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Student ID. No. |
Advisor |
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6102640015 – 6102640452 |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Orapan Yolrabil |
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6102640460 – 6102640916 |
Asst. Prof. Somchai Supphatada |
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6102640924 – 6102641351 |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Suntichai Kotcharin |
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6102641369 – 6102820047 |
Ajarn Krit Pattamaroj |
Updated on June 23,2022
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