Pridi Banomyong International College (PBIC) is located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River at Tha Phra Chan Campus of Thammasat University. As a commitment to the internationalization policy of Thammasat University, the Pridi Banomyong International College was established in 2008 to introduce unique interdisciplinary programs taught in English. Of particular emphasis will be new programs and degrees created in collaboration with leading universities overseas.
About TU PBIC
Pridi Banomyong International College

International College of Area Studies for the People
Atmosphere inside the college
The Pridi Banomyong International College is named after Professor Dr. Pridi Banomyong, Statesman and Founder of Thammasat University. In 2000, UNESCO named Dr. Pridi Banomyong one of the great personalities of the country. In recognition of Dr. Banomyong’s outstanding achievement of establishing Thammasat University, it is appropriate that the College is named after him.
Period of the Dean’s Office
2023 - Present
More than 88 years since the founding of Thammasat University, Professor Dr. Pridi Banomyong has spoken about the meaning of the university as a source of knowledge and educational freedom.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peter Raktham (Dean)




Goals and objectives for studying at PBIC
Target
- Creating new knowledge in the area of study
- Academic advancement
- Progressive learning
Objective
- Raise the level of education in area studies to be known internationally.
- Create an organization of lifelong learning for sustainability.
- Develop the quality of human capital at the international level to create a positive impacton society.