Recognition of freedom for student’s gender identity and expression are outlined in the policy and imbed in the Thammasat’s culture. Thammasat University has published a “Policy on Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination against Women, LGBT+ People, and People with Disabilities” (as policy no. 6 on our sustainability website) that designates a policy and practice guidelines against any discrimination or disadvantage in education or employment. The policy addresses in section 3. “Guideline to Non-discrimination and Gender Equality Promotion” (in item #1 – item #4) that all internal administration within each unit shall actively promote equality, mutual respect and inclusion, ensuring that no individual is discriminated against based on their race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. It also emphasizes the anti-discrimination for recruitment, admission and job posting. If one discriminates, there will be disciplinary action.

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Gender Equality Promotion

To fosters a positive and safe atmosphere to reduce discrimination and the risk of harassment and abuse, Thammasat promote knowledge and understanding regarding actions that constitute sexual abuse or sexual harassment through the establishment of the “Sexual Safety and Sexual Awareness Promotion Board” in 2019 to regulate and manage all issues related to sexual safety and gender equality. The role and responsibilites are:

1. Set direction, advise and implement policies and programs to promote sexual safety and the prevention of sexual abuse and harassment.
2. Set direction and plans to provide understanding of gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and the awareness of the subtle and different sexual relationships.
3. Assign working team to implement policies, programs, and trainings related to equity, diversity and inclusion, and human rights on campus.
4. Establish guidelines and process for receiving complaints related to sexual harassment and steps to proceed with those complaints according to the guidelines.
5. When the complaint is considered to be a violation of student or personnel disciplinary action, the committee will proceed in accordance with Thammasat University regulations.
6. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the Sexual Safety and Sexual Awareness Board.

This committee, not only promote gender equality, diversity & inclusion, monitor and receive information, suggestions, and complaints, they also provide free legal consultation and assistance for gender-based violence cases.  If legal counseling is needed, pro-bono lawyers will be assigned to proceed on legal procedures required.

Student Dress Code – Gender Expression

With the recognition of freedom for student’s gender identity and student uniforms, in June 2020, Thammasat University announced a guideline for non-discriminatory treatment towards LGBTIQN students and how they dress. This guideline allows the students to behave and dress in accordance with their gender, even in the graduation ceremony. It also prohibits actions of harassment, discrimination, bullying or any form of harassments. If one infringes or discriminates, there will be disciplinary action.

Announcement on the guideline for non-discriminatory treatment toward LGBT+ students and the dress code

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For more information on theapproval of dress code for students whose gender identity or sexual orientation does not match their gender, please refer to: 
Thammasat University approves regulations to allow students to dress according to their gender identities

Student Identification – “Others” Gender Field

Since 2022, the Office of Registrar, Thammasat University, allowed students to specify their gender in their personal history and graduation record with an additional “other” gender field, in addition to just the male and female fields like before.  Understanding the rights of LGBT+ and the recognition of more than two genders are therefore very important for educational institutions.
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All Genders Restroom

To promote the awareness of gender equality, diversity and inclusion, the “All Genders Restroom” project was created. All gender restroom serves as symbolic and practical expression of the equality of all genders, to create awareness and recognition of gender diversity.

The restroom for all genders locates at Gymnasium 7 building. For more information,
please refer to:
All Genders’ Restrooms
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