For more than three decades, several universities in Thailand have established institutes of Thai Studies as their research organizations in the field of Thai Studies. Besides, both government - and private - run universities, including Chulalongkorn University, have also been offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Thai Studies. Furthermore, Thai Studies classes are currently being taught in more than 75 countries. As the proprietors of this field and the main sources of data, universities in Thailand hold a duty and responsibility, on both national and international levels, in securing our world leadership.
The project of Empowering Network for International Thai Studies (ENITS) should hence be initiated to develop such academic potency and excellence in Thai Studies, in order to create sustainable benefits, locally and globally.
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