WEEK 16, 14 - 20 April 2025 | AIT Campus Bulletin

WEEK 16, 14 - 20 April 2025

In this issue:

A. Announcements

B. Workshops/ Conferences

C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing

D. Faculty & Staff Travel

E. Classified (Job)

A. Announcement

1) Urgent Appeal for Donations: Aid Earthquake Relief Efforts in Myanmar and Thailand

Email from the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs on 10 April 2025

Dear Members of the AIT Community,

The recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit central Myanmar (Sagaing and Mandalay), with tremors felt in Thailand, China, and India, has left a trail of devastation, claiming more than 1,700 lives; over 3,400 have been injured, and the caused widespread destruction, including the collapse of buildings and significant damage to critical infrastructure. Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by this tragic event.

In light of this urgent crisis, the AIT Alumni Association, Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs, in collaboration with the Student Union (SU) and RecyGlo, is launching a donation campaign to aid the victims of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand.

We would like to kindly invite you to consider taking part in this campaign and jointly as an AIT community show our support and solidarity for Myanmar and Thailand during this difficult and challenging period for the country. Your contribution, no matter the size, can make a significant impact. Please specify that your donation is intended for the "Earthquake Victims in Myanmar and Thailand," and rest assured that official receipts will be provided. For those working in Thailand, cash donations are tax-deductible.

Donations can be done by:

- Cash payment at the cashier of Asian Institute of Technology, Pathum Thani, Thailand

- Money transferred to Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited

Account Name: Asian Institute of Technology

Current A/C No. 405-9995-670 (Thai Baht and USD)

Branch: Thammasat University Hospital Branch

Address: 95 Moo 8, Klongnueng, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand

Swift Code: SICOTHBK

- In-kind Donations for Myanmar: Please send the items to the AIT Alumni Association Office (AITAA) not later than 23 April 2025. Attached the photos of priority items for your reference.

Top Priority Items	Second Priority Items
o Over-the-counter Medicines	o Non-perishable Food (Canned, Dried & Snacks)
o Mosquito Nets	o Toiletries (Soap,Toothpaste,Toothbrush,Sanitary Pads)
o Tents/TemporaryShelter Materials	o Clothes
o Torches (battery or solar type)	o Portable Fans
o PVC Vinyl Fabric	o Blankets
o Plastic Storage Boxes
o Slippers

Please send your cash/financial donations on or before 25 April 2025. If you have further inquiries, you may contact Ms. Lucena D. Talaid, Senior Alumni Affairs Officer, OAAA at lucena@ait.ac.th, or Mr. Win Myint Thein, Program Officer, AITAA at aitaa@ait.ac.th.

Let’s come together as a community and extend our support in this time of need. Your generosity can help bring hope and healing to those who need it most. Thank you, as always, for your support and solidarity.

2) Introducing our New Employees

We are glad to welcome the newest members of the AIT family! Let's all wish them a successful journey with us. Welcome aboard!

3) Rhythms of the World: A Cultural Mosaic — Celebrate Culture, Heritage & Harmony at AIT!

Dear AIT Community,

Get ready for a spectacular evening filled with colors, music, and cultural pride!

We are excited to invite you to:

Rhythms of the World: A Cultural Mosaic

Theme: United in Diversity – A Global Celebration of Culture, Heritage, and Harmony

Venue: AIT Conference Center (AITCC)

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

FREE ENTRY – All are Welcome!

Come and experience an evening that brings the world to one stage!

Highlights of the Evening:

Spectacular Dance Performances
Soulful Singing Acts
Vibrant Cultural Fashion Show

— All representing the unique cultures, traditions, and heritage from countries across the world!

This is a wonderful opportunity to witness the diversity of AIT come alive through music, rhythm, colors, and creativity. Bring your friends, wear your traditional attire, and join us in celebrating Unity in Diversity!

Let’s come together to create memories, share smiles, and embrace the beautiful mosaic of cultures that make AIT truly special.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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4) Mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Registration Effective 1 May 2025

Dear All,

Greetings from the Government Relations Unit (GRU)!

As per the announcement by the Thai Immigration Bureau, effective 1 May 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand via air, land, or sea are required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online prior to arrival.

User Guide: TDAC Registration Manual

When to Register: Within 3 days before your arrival

Apply Here: https://tdac.immigration.go.th

If you travel abroad and return to Thailand, ensure you complete the registration to avoid any inconvenience upon entry.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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5) Doctoral Final Examination - Mr. Arindam Biswas (122270)

Mr. Arindam Biswas (122270), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Systems and Engineering, Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources, School of Environment, Resources and Development, will have his final examination on 18 April 2025 (Friday) at 10:30 hrs in Room 216, AFE Building. His dissertation title is "Effect of Biostimulants and Phytohormones on Growth, Herbage Yield, and Physio-Biochemical Characteristics of Sweet Basil Plants under Drought Stress."

The members of his Program Committee members are as follows:

Prof. Avishek Datta (Chairperson)

Dr. Sushil K. Himanshu (Member)

Dr. Krishna R. Salin (Member)

Dr. Suriyan Cha-um (External Expert)

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.

6) Doctoral Final Examination- Ms. Nava Sai Divya Ryali (122378)

Ms. Nava Sai Divya Ryali (122378), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Engineering in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, Department of Information and Communications Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, will have her final examination on 29 April 2025 (Tuesday) at 11:30 hrs in Room W208, Academic Building. Her dissertation title is "Geospatial Modelling and Assessment of Solar Potential in Jamshedpur, India Using UAV Data."

The members of her Program Committee members are as follows:

Prof. Nitin K. Tripathi (Chairperson)

Dr. Sarawut Ninsawat (Member)

Dr. Jai Govind Singh (Member)

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.

7) Doctoral Final Examination - Ms. Sudarat Rattanasaeng (114898)

Ms. Sudarat Rattanasaeng (114898), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration in the School of Management, will have her final examination on 29 April 2025 (Tuesday) at 09:00 hrs (Bangkok Time) by Zoom. Her dissertation title is " The Relationship of Business Continuity Management, Community Resilience and Organizational Resilience of Private Industrial Firms Following the 2011 Ayutthaya Floods."

The members of her Program Committee members are as follows:

Dr. Vatcharapol Sukhotu (Chairperson)

Dr. Tobias Endress (Co-chairperson)

Prof. Yuosre F.M. Badir (Member)

Dr. Oleg Shipin (Member)

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.

Join Zoom Meeting https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/99105923254?pwd=c2ECvK2oWb74Qt3UGZ6lPHPJ3weL6a.1

Meeting ID: 991 0592 3254
Passcode: 700906

8) Invitation for Scopus Workshop Series

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Scopus Workshop Series, presented by Lucia Shoombie, Senior Customer Success Consultant at Elsevier.

This series is designed to deepen your understanding and enhance your use of Scopus, covering a wide range of topics—from core functionalities to advanced research tools. These webinars are open to all users interested in maximizing the benefits of Scopus for their academic and research activities.

Each workshop is designed to be both informative and interactive, equipping you with practical knowledge and skills that you can immediately apply to your research work.

Please find the schedule and topics for the workshop series below:

Scopus Essentials: A Refresher on Core Features and Recent Enhancements

Date: April 16, 2025