GUWAHATI, July 1, 2025: A team of students from the Assam Royal Global
University
(RGU) has participated in a prestigious academic exchange programme at Krirk University, Bangkok, Thailand
from
23rd to 25th June 2025. The three-day exchange aimed at fostering academic collaboration, promoting
intercultural understanding, and enhancing educational opportunities for both institutions. The RGU
delegation
was led by Dr. Arpee Saikia, Associate Professor, and Nibir Pratim Choudhury, Assistant Professor of the
Royal
School of Business.
The programme commenced with an opening ceremony at the Confucius Room, Krirk University, presided over by
Professor Dr. Krasae Chanawong, President of Krirk University. The academic sessions featured insightful
lectures and discussions, beginning with a talk on “Innovation in ASEAN Markets: Opportunities for
Cross-border
Entrepreneurs” by Dr. Khin Kyi Zin and Ms. Chaw Su Thiri, followed by an engaging session on “Metacognition
as
the Driving Force Behind Enhancing Critical Thinking in L2 Speakers” by Mr. Hlaing Minn Khant.
On the second day of the visit, the focus shifted to global finance and marketing trends, with discussions
on
“Ethical Finance and Halal Trade: Emerging Opportunities in Global Markets” led by Dr. Smith Eesaw and Dr.
Abidean Wankhwan from the Islamic Bank of Thailand. The afternoon session featured a presentation on
“Digital
Marketing Trends and Consumer Behavior in the Post-COVID World” by Dr. Dare Oluwatobi Adekoya.
The programme concluded on 25th June with a lecture on “AI & IoT in Business: Transforming Operations in the
21st Century” by Mr. Minn Swe. Students actively participated in these sessions, engaging in interactive
group
activities. The resource persons highly appreciated the students’ enthusiasm and contributions, with some
offering internship opportunities to the participants in Thailand.
The valedictory ceremony saw fruitful discussions on future collaborative initiatives between the two
institutions. Professor Charan Maluleem, Vice President for International Affairs, presented souvenirs to
the
delegates, marking the culmination of the exchange. Later in the day, a certificate presentation ceremony
was
held, led by Mr. Wang Changming, Chairman of the Executive Board, and Dr. Chanidapa Noonualwutthiwong.