Kanwara Somjai

Bio: Kanwara Somjai is an academic researcher from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna. The author has contributed to research in topics: Higher education & International education. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 5 publications receiving 22 citations.

Trends in International Education in a Higher Education Institution in Northern Thailand: A Descriptive Case Study

Abstract: This qualitative case study was concerned with discovering the experiences, perspectives, perceptions and paradigms of the chosen participants, who manage and develop a higher education institution in northern Thailand. Predominantly, the rationale of this study was not to discover precise responses to internationalizing a particular program/faculty/department, but to develop an understanding, and stepping forward to internationalize the university as a whole as a step toward the ASEAN economic community (AEC). The major findings were reported and discussed with reflection to previous literature in Eastern and Western higher education institutions. These encircled the overall perspectives of the internationalization of the university, the internationalization of the university in the AEC, critical strategies, and a virtual research system.

Challenges for the Internationalization of a Higher Education Institution in the AEC (ASEAN Economic Community): An Intrinsic Qualitative Case Study at RMUTL in Northern Thailand

Abstract: The objectives of this study were to develop healthier practices in higher education institutions in the Association of Southeast/Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, to develop protocols and procedures, and particularly to promote the international image and reputation of Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Hence, the researchers proposed particular notions that should maximize the university’s opportunities to play a part in international education for the AEC, and various trends were investigated that might lead to internationalize RMUTL. The findings were presented in seven broad issues, as follows: strategies; demanding policies; RMUTL strengths; Office of the International Relations; curricula; technological factors; and accelerate the internationalization of RMUTL in the AEC. Finally, the researchers drew some recommendations for decision makers, and scholars in ASEAN universities.

Efforts for Internationalizing Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (Rmutl) in Thailand in the Asean Era: a Qualitative Case Study

Abstract: The internationalization processes of numerous schools in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region have grown exponentially over the past few years. This study is designed to explore fundamental approaches and enhance efforts needed to internationalize a large public university in Northern Thailand, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna. Additionally, a qualitative approach and purposive sampling were applied in this study to gain rich perspectives from the in-depth qualitative interviews with 20 executives, 17 of whom are in top management at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna. One participant is the former director of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, and two participants are executives in Thai higher education institutions. Hence, we engaged in a qualitative case study in Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna to illustrate and extend current theory and research concerning internationalization of universities, both in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region and elsewhere. Furthermore, we present a proposed model with 10 essential elements to internationalize educational institutions in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations community era. Lastly, we provide recommendations for further studies and for administrators in Thai and Association of Southeast Asian Nation universities along with suggested activities and their purposes for administrators.

A Literature Survey of Educational, Political, and Economic Challenges in the ASEAN Countries: A Critical Analysis

Abstract: It is now obvious that numerous issues need to be considered to make the ASEAN Community (AC) a reality rather than an illusion. The current state of education, economy, and politics in ASEAN remains far from satisfactory in achieving the desired vision in the ASEAN Charter and goals in its three blueprints: the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Blueprint, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint, and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Blueprint. Thus, ignoring challenges and opportunities presented in the scholarly literature, reports, the media, and other outlets would result in substantial dilemmas in terms of growth and development in different sectors in the region. The purpose of this article is to articulate and emphasize challenges that ASEAN governments should confront and add it to their agendas to achieve the APSC, the AEC, and the ASCC goals. This paper consists of four sections. Section I describes educational challenges in the ASCC. Section II illustrates economic challenges in the AEC. Section III presents political challenges in the APSC. Section IV explores critical thinking questions about all areas covered in the paper. Finally, the authors drew a succinct conclusion.

The internationalization of higher education

Abstract: The University Today International Seminar is presented and briefly described. The theme and the sub‐themes of the thirty‐fifth session of this seminar are also presented and linked to the current situation of Yugoslavia. The modus operandi of the sessions is described, and very short summaries of the major presentations and of the published papers are given. The article ends with a summary of the final recommendations of the seminar.