thammasat university

Thammasat University (Thai มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์, former University of Moral and Political Science, Thai มหาวิทยาลัยวิชาธรรมศาสตร์และการเมือง), the second oldest university in Thailand and one of the most prestigious universities in the country, was established on June 27, 1934. Initially, its focus was primarily on law and politics, but later it expanded to offer courses in social sciences, humanities. Over the past 70 years, the University has produced a large number of graduates who have greatly contributed to the development and progress of both the society and the country. On October 6 1976 a brutal massacre by police on the university students took place. Realizing the significant impact of science and technology on the country's economic growth, in the 1980s and 1990s Thammasat University initiated degree programs in engineering, technologies, physical sciences, and medicine at its Rangsit Center, Pathum Thani.

Campuses

Tha-Prachan

Located upon Chao Phraya River inside Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok. Tha-Prachan was the site of the 1976 Thammasat student uprising killing about 300 following the return of former dictator Thanom Kittikachorn to Thailand, as well as of another uprising in May 1992 following the appointment of Suchinda Kraprayoon as prime minister.

Rangsit

Located in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok. Rangsit campus is planned to be base of Bachelor's degree move from Tha Prachan campus. All program, except some international program still study at Tha Prachan campus, will be provieded at this campus but what the exact date is being argued widely by administrators and students for long time.