ECON TU Explores Collaboration with Alibaba Cloud Academy to Advance AI and Big Data Education

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University welcomed Ms. Patlapa Swaddee, Regional Senior Training Operation Executive from Alibaba Cloud Academy, for a discussion on academic collaboration in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Data Analysis — key pillars of digital transformation in the 21st century.

The meeting took place at the Co-Working Space, 5th Floor, Faculty of Economics, Tha Prachan Campus, and was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peera Charoenporn, Dean of the Faculty. He was joined by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kaewkwan Tangtipongkul, Associate Dean for International Affairs; Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaleampong Kongcharoen, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tatre Jantarakolica, Director of Graduate Studies; and Ms. Narisa Klieothong, Senior International Relations Officer.

The dialogue focused on potential partnerships to enhance digital education and skills training through various modes of delivery — including on-site, online, and hybrid classroom training. The two parties discussed future collaboration in designing educational programs that empower students with practical and high-demand skills in emerging technologies.

This initiative reflects the Faculty's commitment to building strong global partnerships and fostering interdisciplinary learning. By working with world-class organizations such as Alibaba Cloud, Thammasat Economics aims to equip graduates with future-ready capabilities for a tech-driven global workforce.