On 16 September 2026, Associate Professor Theerawat Hungsapruek, Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, together with the faculty’s executives and lecturers, attended the reception celebrating the 81st Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, organized by the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Songkhla, at Laguna Grand Hotel & Spa Songkhla. 

On this occasion, Mr. Winardi Hanafi Lucky, Consul / Head of Mission of the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Songkhla, welcomed distinguished guests and representatives from various organizations attending the event. The occasion provided an important opportunity to strengthen relationships and foster networks of cooperation between Thai and Indonesian organizations across various dimensions. 

The Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, was represented by the following executives and lecturers: 

- Associate Professor Theerawat Hungsapruek, Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences

- Assistant Professor Dr. Ruchdee Binmad,Associate Dean for Academic and International Affairs 

- Assistant Professor Dr. Wanamina Bostan Ali, Assistant Dean for Quality Development and International Affairs 

- Dr.Kittiphan Ekareesakul, Lecturer of Public Administration 

- Dr. Songsin Teerakunpisut, Lecturer of Business Administration and Program Director of the MICE Management Major 

- Mr. Alawee Lateh, Lecturer of Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Major 

In addition, Mr. Ugik Febriyanto, a second-year graduate student in the Master of Business Administration (International Program), and an Indonesian national, attended the event as a student representative of the Faculty to extend his congratulations and join the celebration of this significant occasion for his home country. Miss Rusiyah Al Adawiyah, a first-year student of MBA(International Program) of the Faculty of Management Sciences, also joined the Indonesian Students Association, Prince of Songkla University (PSU), in performing a traditional Indonesian dance at the event, contributing to the cultural celebration and highlighting the meaningful cultural exchange and friendship between Thai and Indonesian students.

The participation in this event reflects the strong relationship between the Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, and the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Songkhla, as well as the close ties between Thailand and the Republic of Indonesia, particularly in the areas of education and academic cooperation. 

The Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, places great importance on continuously establishing and developing cooperation with international academic institutions and organizations, particularly partners from Indonesia. Such collaboration encompasses student and staff mobility, academic activities, research collaboration, and the creation of international learning experiences for students. 

Therefore, this participation was not only an opportunity to extend congratulations on the significant occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, but also served as another opportunity to strengthen the relationship and promote collaborative networks between the Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, and the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Songkhla. These connections will contribute to further collaboration in education, academic activities, student and staff mobility, and international cooperation at the regional level.