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Shinawatra University

Type| Private
Established| 1999
Founder| Dr Thaksin Shinawatra
President| Associate Prof. Dr. Boonsom Lerdhirunwong
Location|

Bangkok

Thailand

Campus| Pathum Thani
Website| www.siu.ac.th/en

Shinawatra University (SIU) is a private international university in Thailand, established by Dr.Thaksin Shinawatra and his colleagues. The campus was designed and developed by Soontorn Boonyatikarn in 1997. The Ministry of Universities granted the license for operation in 1999. The first Shinawatra University Council Meeting was held on 19 May 2000, and the first batch of students was admitted in September 2002. As of 2018, the university had students and faculty members of over 30 nationalities.

## Contents

* 1 Presidents
* 2 University council
* 3 Courses
* 4 Main campus
* 5 Computer facilities
* 6 Dormitories
* 7 Activities
* 7.1 Sports
* 7.2 Music
* 7.3 Academic affairs
* 7.4 Arts, cultures and religion
* 8 Library
* 9 References
* 10 External links

## Presidents[edit]

* 1999–2000 Police Captain Prof. Dr. Purachai Piumsomboon
* 2000–2002 Sangsan Panich (Acting President)
* 2002–2003 Wittaya Manawanicharoen (Acting President)
* 2003–2004 Thanong Bidaya (Acting President)
* 2004–2008 Prof. Prida Wibulswas
* 2008–2009 Prof. Somchart Sophonronnarit
* 2009–2011 Kittiratt Na-Ranong
* 2011–2012 Asst. Prof. Prinya Tantaswadi (Acting President)
* 2012–2015 Prof. Voradej Chandarasorn
* 2015–present Associate Prof. Dr. Boonsom Lerdhirunwong

## University council[edit]

* Paron Israsena Na Ayudhaya, Chairman
* M.D. Prommin Lertsuridej, Vice Chairman
* Pensom Damapong, Member
* Prasit Tansuwan, Member
* Doris Gold Wibunsin, Member
* Professor Damrong Khummongkol, Member
* Associate Professor Ake Chaisawadi, Member
* Associate Professor Pira Chirasopone, Member
* Pollasanha Positong, Member
* Associate Professor Thanmanustanun Phaniphuk, Member
* Associate Professor Sugree Charoensook, Member
* Chantavit Sujatanond, Member
* Professor Emeritus Sophon Roengsumran, Member
* General Charupat Ruangsuwan, Member
* Prof. Voradej Chandarasorn, Member
* Prayuth Swadriokul, Secretary

## Courses[edit]

School of Information Technology

* B.Sc Computer Science

The undergraduate program is conducted at the Pathum Thani Campus.

* Master of Science Program in Information Technology
* Master of Science Degree in Information Technology (Thai Program)

School of Management

* Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (BBA)
* Master's Degree in Business Administration (International Program)
* Master's Degree in Business Administration (Thai Program)
* Doctor of Philosophy Program in Management (International Program)

School of Management Technology

* Bachelor of Science in Management Technology (BSMT)

Options:

* Architectural Technology Management
* Energy and Environment Management
* Building and Facility Management
* Master of Science in Management Technology (MSMT)
* PhD in Management Technology

School of Liberal Arts

* Bachelor of Arts Program in Liberal Arts (BALA)
* Master of Education in Teaching English as International Language (MedTEIL)
* Master of Art in Media, Information and Communication

## Main campus[edit]

The main campus is in Pathum Thani Province, 50 kilometers from Bangkok. Its buildings received both the Asia Energy Award and the Energy Efficient Building 2003 Award.

## Computer facilities[edit]

Skylink

Classrooms contain computers and LCD visualizers connected to projectors. The university a fast Internet connection and Wi-Fi available in all buildings. Students are provided with accounts, e-mail facilities, and Web space.

Main campus

Laboratories include:

* Apple Laboratory, with iMac, iPad2, iPod Touch devices and a projector, on the ground floor of the main academic building,
* Architectural and Environmental Design Studio with computer-aided design (CAD) software, on the fifth floor of the main academic building,
* Computer Networking, Operating System and Microprocessor Laboratory, on the third floor of the main academic building,
* Computer Programming Laboratory, on the third floor of the main academic building,
* Electronics and Circuits Laboratory, on the second floor of the laboratory building,
* General Computer Laboratory with printers, on the third floor of the main academic building,
* Language Laboratories, on the third floor of the main academic building and on the ground floor of the dormitory.

## Dormitories[edit]

First-year students are required to stay in the air-conditioned dormitories on Pathumthani campus during the semesters and summer sessions. There are separate facilities for men and women. Computer network and telephone connections are available in each room. On each floor there is a students' common room.

## Activities[edit]

Activities are usually organized through student clubs with elected executives. The clubs organize and manage activities related to academic affairs, culture, social events, and sports. The university partially subsidizes student activities.

The clubs are separated into four groups:

### Sports[edit]

* Board Game Club
* Football (Soccer) Club
* Volleyball Club
* Badminton Club
* Paddle Boat Club
* Sanitation Club

### Music[edit]

* Music Club
* Classical Thai Music Club
* SIU Radio Station Club

### Academic affairs[edit]

* English Club
* Computers Club

### Arts, cultures and religion[edit]

* Muslims Club
* International Club

## Library[edit]

The Shinawatra University Library uses the Library of Congress classification system. Search via the Internet is supported. The library implemented RFID (radio frequency identification) book handling technology in December 2002, the first in Thailand to do so.

## References[edit]

Coordinates: 14°06′06″N 100°25′57″E﻿ / ﻿14.10167°N 100.43250°E﻿ / 14.10167; 100.43250

## External links[edit]

* Shinawatra University
* Education and language education in Thailand - Bangkok post http://www.bangkokpost.com/education/site2002/cvmy0702.htm

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Universities and colleges in Thailand

Public|

| University|

* Kalasin University
* Mahasarakham University
* Nakhon Phanom University
* Naresuan University
* Princess of Naradhiwas University
* Ramkhamhaeng University
* Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
* Thailand National Sports University
* Ubon Ratchathani University

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Rajabhat Universities|

* Chandrakasem Rajabhat University
* Chiang Mai Rajabhat University
* Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University
* Phuket Rajabhat University
* Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University
* Songkhla Rajabhat University
* Udon Thani Rajabhat University
* Uttaradit Rajabhat University

Rajamangala University of Technology|

* Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
* Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya
* Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

Institute|

* Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
* Pathumwan Institute of Technology
* Praboromarajchanok Institute

Armed Forces and Police|

* Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
* Royal Thai Naval Academy
* Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Thai Air Force Academy
* National Defence College of Thailand
* Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

National|

| University|

* Burapha University
* Chiang Mai University
* Chulalongkorn University
* Kasetsart University
* Khon Kaen University
* King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
* King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
* Mae Fah Luang University
* Maejo University
* Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
* Mahamakut Buddhist University
* Mahidol University
* Navamindradhiraj University
* University of Phayao
* Prince of Songkla University
* Silpakorn University
* Srinakharinwirot University
* Suranaree University of Technology
* Thaksin University
* Thammasat University
* Walailak University

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Institute|

* Chitralada Technology Institute
* Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
* King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
* National Institute of Development Administration
* Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music
* Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing

College|

* HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science

Private|

| University|

* Asia-Pacific International University
* Assumption University
* Bangkok University
* Bangkokthonburi University
* Chaopraya University
* Dhurakij Pundit University
* Far Eastern University
* Fatoni
* Hatyai
* Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
* International Buddhist College
* Kasem Bundit University
* Krirk University
* Lumnamping College
* Mahanakorn University of Technology
* Nation University
* North Chiang Mai University
* Pathumthani University
* Payap University
* Rangsit University
* Saint John's Group of Schools and University
* Shinawatra University
* Siam University
* Sripatum University
* Stamford International University
* Tapee College
* University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
* Thonburi University
* Vongchavalitkul University
* Webster University Thailand

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Institute|

* Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology

College|

* Dusit Thani College
* International Buddhist College
* Thongsuk College

Other institutions|

* Asian Institute of Technology
* Chulabhorn Research Institute
* Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment
* Mahapanya Vidayalai
* Thailand Graduate Institute of Science and Technology
* Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

See also: Education in Thailand and List of medical schools in Thailand

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Thaksin Shinawatra

Premiership|

* First cabinet
* Second cabinet
* Thaksinomics

Political activities|

* Political career
* Palang Dharma Party
* Thai Rak Thai Party
* People's Power Party
* Pheu Thai Party
* United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship
* Red Shirts

Controversies|

* Sale of Shin Corporation to Temasek Holdings
* 2005–2006 Thai political crisis
* 2008 Thai political crisis
* Finland Plot
* Thaksinocracy

Business career|

* Shin Corporation
* Advanced Info Service
* Thaicom
* Manchester City F.C.

Namesake institutions|

* Shinawatra University

Family|

* Potjaman Na Pombejra (ex-wife)
* Panthongtae Shinawatra (son)
* Paethongtarn Shinawatra (daughter)
* Yingluck Shinawatra (sister)
* Somchai Wongsawat (brother-in-law)
* Chaiyasit Shinawatra (cousin)
* Seng Saekhu (great-great grandfather)

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