The AWE program was established by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in 2018 to focus on women and economic empowerment. The program provides women entrepreneurs around the world with tools, resources, and networks to fulfill their economic potential, creating conditions for increased stability, security, and prosperity. For more information …
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Congratulatory Message on the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Educational Exchange Program in the Kingdom of Thailand July 1, 2020 by H.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand and Chairman of the Board, Thailand-United States Educational Foundation and H.E. Mr. Michael George DeSombre, Ambassador of the United States to …
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On November 14-16, the EducationUSA Thailand team travelled to Khon Kaen and Maha Sarakham provinces. In Khon Kaen, the team conducted a presentation for high school students at Kanlayanawat School on the U.S. scholarship application process. The team also organized a workshop for more than 20 high school counselors in the Northeastern region at the …
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The Community Solutions Program (CSP), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and implemented by IREX, provides community leaders from around the world with an intensive, professional development exchange program in the United States from August to December 2020. CSP fellows gain valuable experience in community work and …
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EducationUSA Thailand and the AUA Language Schools organized the “American Education Fair 2019” on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Arnoma Grand Hotel, Bangkok. More than 500 students, high school counselors, and parents attended to speak to representatives from 55 U.S. Universities. At seminar sessions, attendees learned about choosing the right school, the student visa, application process …
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The U.S. Embassy hosted the 3rd “EducationUSA Thailand Alumni Fair 2018” on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at InterContinental Bangkok. The fair brought together recently graduated Thai alumni from U.S. institutions, Regional Educational Advising Coordinators, Fulbright Thailand, and Consular Section to provide insightful information about scholarships, application process, student life on campus, and student visa.
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Bangkok – September 19, 2018: Google Thailand has partnered with the U.S. Mission in Thailand to offer digital literacy training to university teachers and students as well as schools in the vicinity at the American Corners at Chiang Mai University, Mahasarakham University, Yala Rajabhat University, and Prince of Songkla University (Pattani Campus) under the theme …
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U.S. Embassy Bangkok’s Consular Section hosted its first-ever “Student Visa Day” on July 24 to support the 200th year anniversary of U.S.-Thai friendship! Approved students tagged their destinations on a map and posed for photos. Cultural Attaché Neal Murata held a fun pop-quiz about studying in America. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and …
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What features a Deputy Chief of Mission, a Regional Education Advising Coordinator, four amazing school representatives, and dozens of talented school counselors? EducationUSA Thailand’s first Counselor Workshop of 2018! The workshop, held Wednesday, April 4th, included opening remarks by Cultural Affairs Attaché Neal Murata, an overview of U.S. admissions trends by Regional Educational Advising Coordinator …
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On September 16, Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Haymond and Fulbright Board member Mrs. Dusadee Haymond hosted a “Meet and Grill” party at the Deputy Chief of Mission Residence to honor Thai Fulbright alumni. DCM Haymond highlighted the alumni’s hard work and recognized their contributions to advancing Thai-U.S. relations. U.S. Ambassador Glyn Davies and Mrs. …
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Thinking about continuing your education with a graduate degree program in the U.S.? Don’t miss your chance to join us at the U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA Graduate Fair to meet with U.S. university representatives on September 12, 2017, from 17:30-20:30 at the American Hub (BTS Ploenchit). Pre-register for free at https://educationusathailand.eventbrite.com/ Get scholarship information for graduate levels from representatives …
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The U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA Thailand team travelled to Lampang to talk to over 200 students at Bunyawatwitthayalai School on Wednesday, July 5. Students and teachers learned about scholarship opportunities and applying to universities in the U.S. The team also had the chance to meet the two winners from the Intel ISEF 2017 Grand Award Competition …
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The U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA program hosted our “College Application Boot Camp” at the AUA Language Center, Chamchuri Square on Sunday, June 25 and at the Embassy’s American Hub on Monday, June 26. High school students attended the workshop to learn about application process, essay writing, and admission requirements for undergraduate programs in the U.S. Don’t forget …
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For Juniors preparing U.S. university applications this summer and fall, we’re pleased to offer the latest U.S. Embassy EducationUSA College App Camps Sunday, June 25 at AUA Library, 21st floor, Chamchuri Square Monday, June 26 at The American Hub, 9th floor, GPF Witthayu Tower A, 93/1 Wireless Road Our App Camps have been designed to …
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Ambassador Glyn Davies and Panyarak Poolthup, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated Thai Fulbright grantees for the 2017-2018 academic year at a reception on Friday, June 9, 2017. The grantees will study, do research and teach in universities across the United States, including Cornell, Stanford, Columbia, Washington State University and the …
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On May 17, Ambassador Davies thanked 60 participants from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines for participating in “TechCamp Thailand.” The TechCamp participants spent the last two days learning from 15 global and regional expert trainers how to use developing technologies to promote peace and dialogue in their local communities. The U.S. Embassy will provide …
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A group of military students from the Army Training Command Language Center visited the American Hub on Wednesday, May 17 to learn about American culture and Thai-U.S. relations. The students are part of an American English curriculum.They also learned about opportunities through the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) and EducationUSA.
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On May 16, Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Haymond welcomed to Bangkok 60 participants from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines to “TechCamp Thailand.” The theme for the U.S. Embassy sponsored camp is “Promoting Peace and Dialogue through Technology.” It features trainers from around the globe providing showcases and expertise on technologies such as online …
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The U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA Thailand team attended an Education Fair at Kamnoetwit Science Academy (KVIS) in Rayong province on Sunday, May 14. An EducationUSA advisor as well as an Officer from the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section spoke with over 200 parents and high school students about the application process for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics …
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On May 4, Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Haymond congratulated fourteen Thai students on receiving scholarships to study in U.S. high schools next year. The students are part of the Youth, Exchange and Study (YES) program, organized by the American Field Service (AFS).
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On April 26, Ambassador Glyn Davies hosted alumni from Columbia University’s Teachers College at a reception to celebrate Thai-U.S. educational cooperation. Ambassador Davies spoke about the importance of the Thai-U.S. educational relationship and the U.S. Embassy’s support for ongoing educational development in Thailand, especially in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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On April 26, Ambassador Davies hosted a group of female scientists, ranging from senior figures to Ph.D. students, from academia, government, and the private sector, to celebrate women in science and promote gender equality in science. Professor Geraldine Richmond, one of America’s most distinguished scientists, joined the roundtable and shared her experiences pursuing a career …
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Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Haymond joined H.E. Dr. Teerakiat Jareonsettasin, the Minister of Education, and colleagues from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a welcome dinner for the Lower Mekong Initiative Frontiers of Science Education Workshop, being co-hosted by Thailand and the United States April 24-25 in Bangkok. The workshop brings together young science, …
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On Monday, April 24, EducationUSA Thailand hosted an info session: “Applying to U.S. LL.M. Programs: Setting Yourself Apart,” presented by Gabrielle L Goodwin, Director of Graduate Legal Studies and Lecturer in Law at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Students learned how to prepare their application, resume, and personal statement according to U.S. university …
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From April 18-20, a U.S. Embassy EducationUSA adviser, together with AUA and OCSC staff, traveled to Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University and Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi Campus, where we offered the AUA English Language Test and provided information about U.S. higher education, scholarship opportunities, and student life experiences in the U.S. for teachers and undergraduate students. The …
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On February 4, Ambassador Davies welcomed representatives from U.S. colleges and universities to Bangkok for our annual EducationUSA fair at the Renaissance Hotel. Over 30 U.S. colleges and universities provided information on admissions and scholarships to more than 600 students and family members. The U.S. Embassy also provided information on its EducationUSA services, tips for …
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On January 19, Ambassador Glyn Davies attended a celebration of U.S. education in the Embassy’s brand-new American Hub on the 9th Floor of the GPF Wireless Building in Bangkok. He recognized the winners of the “Discovering Thailand’s Astronaut” Scholarship Competition (Khun Teeramet Kunpittaya and Khun Chayanis Opassereepadung), the 2016 National Spelling Bee winners (Khun Chaichan …
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The Regional English Language Office in Bangkok hosts a successful Forum on Women’s Leadership in Hanoi. The event is a professional development for Professional Communications for Leaders (PCSL) project alumni and regional leaders; the participants include regional leaders from sectors including education, entrepreneurship, STEM, and health and human services from the five LMI countries (Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and …
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On September 29, EducationUSA Thailand hosted our first U.S. Liberal Arts & Sciences College Fair at AUA Language Center for prospective undergraduate students. U.S. college representatives provided information about scholarships and unique academic options to attendees. We also organized information sessions about U.S. Liberal Arts & Sciences colleges and STEM education to group of high …
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EducationUSA Thailand, part of U.S. Embassy Bangkok, will host its first “U.S. Liberal Arts & Sciences College Fair” for prospective undergraduate students interested in studying in the U.S. on Thursday, September 29, 2016, from 17:00–19:30 hrs. at the AUA Language Center, Chamchuri Sqaure (MRT Sam Yan Station). Here you’ll be able to learn more about scholarship and internship …
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Seventy Access Microscholarship students from Ubon Ratchathani visited the U.S. Embassy August 29 and put their new English communication skills to good use. They participated in language activities with our English Language Fellows and were inspired by alumni from YSEALI (Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative) who spoke about their exchange experiences in the U.S. The …
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On August 4, 2016, Ambassador Davies hosted a farewell reception at his residence for EducationUSA advisees who have been accepted to study at U.S. universities. The reception also brought together Thai alumni of U.S. universities, Fulbright scholars, scholars from the Office of the Civil Service Commission, university professors, and school counselors. The famous all-male a cappella …
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On July 26th, American Youth Leadership Program Thailand 2016, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, engaged 20 Montana high school students and two adult participants at AUA Chiang Mai on an all-expense paid study of Thailand focused on food security, climate change, leadership development, and community service.
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During their school break from July 13-15, 40 Muslim students from the American Corner Pattani and Yala joined together in Satun Province at the “Uncle Sam Community Development Camp” to build their awareness of volunteerism, boost their knowledge about the United States, and practice their English with native speakers. Led by four Peace Corps volunteers, …
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On July 8, the U.S. Embassy welcomed a group of 22 Montana high school students and teachers visiting here on a U.S Department of State program, the American Youth Leadership Program, to better understand Thailand. They were introduced to the U.S. Embassy, the U.S.-Thailand bilateral relationship, and our English Access Microscholarship Program (Access Program). The …
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Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ambassador Larry M. Dinger welcomed 30 English professors from Burma, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam to Bangkok June 15 for a regional Community of Practice event, underscoring the U.S. government commitment to improving education and strengthening cooperation among countries in the Lower Mekong region. These teachers were selected for …
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Ambassador Davies and Mission Thailand staff traveled to Phrae province on May 18 to learn about vocational opportunities in Phrae, visit the Seri Thai Museum to learn about U.S.-Thai relations during World War II, and to celebrate the role of U.S. Missionaries in northern Thailand at a 120 year old American missionary house. The Ambassador …
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On Friday 6th May, the Chiang Mai Branch Manager of the American University Alumni Language Center (AUA), Jeremy Walter, gave certificates to teachers and university lecturers who completed the ‘English Access Microscholarship Program: Regional Teacher Training Seminar’ at AUA Language Center, Chiang Mai. The program provides English language training to underprivileged primary and secondary school …
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