Highlights
- Thammasat University recognizes the independent student union as an organization responsible for overseeing student affairs
- The Thammasat University Student Union (TUSU) and the Thammasat University Student Council (TUSC) are committees of elected student representatives that play significant roles in student governance and advocacy
Thammasat University recognizes the independent student union as an organization responsible for overseeing student affairs. It respects the rights of students to express themselves in society and considers various demands to collaboratively shape the future of the university.
Thammasat University Student Union (TUSU)
Thammasat University Student Union (TUSU), establish in 1952, is a committee of elected student representatives who governs all student bodies and allocates budgets for clubs and independent groups for organizing extracurricular activities. The Student Union also works with faculty-level student committees to discuss and find solutions to student-related affairs before voicing their conclusion to the university executives. TUSU is also known to be socially and politically engaging and be a leader in mobilizing university students and on some occasions the public in democratic demonstrations.
Thammasat University Student Council (TUSC)
Thammasat University Student Council (TUSC) was established in 1970 as the elected representative body of the student community. It serves as a legislative entity responsible for drafting and approving rules related to student activities. In this capacity, TUSC represents students in interactions with university executives and oversees the Student Union, ensuring checks and balances by monitoring its decisions, policies, and activities. Since 2020, each campus of Thammasat University has had its own elected student council to manage campus-specific affairs, while these councils collaborate on university-wide matters to enhance student representation and effectively address issues across all campuses.
In 2023, TUSC launched the TUSU Red Alert! initiative, designed to facilitate communication between students and university offices. This initiative enables students to report campus issues and provides updates on the progress of those reports.
Both Student Union (TUSU) and Student Council (TUSC) are vital organizations recognized by Thammasat University for their significant roles in student governance and society. They advocate for student rights and needs, historically engaging in political movements that have influenced social change and democracy in Thailand. Both organizations organize community service initiatives and cultural events that enhance campus life and foster community among students. They also promote civic education, raising awareness of rights and encouraging participation in democratic processes.
The Regulations of Thammasat University on Student Activities B.E. 2563 (2020)
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