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Students from Hong Kong Polytechnic jointly exchanged Thai culture at Walailak University





Recently, Dr. Jittima Sangkhamanee, Acting Dean of the International College, Walailak University revealed that the International College organized an academic camp, WUIC Winter School 2020 Global Meets Local @ Nakhon si Thammarat by having 17 teachers and students from College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), Hong Kong Polytechnic University and 6 students from WUIC to jointly exchange experiences through the activity.

Dr. Jittima Sangkhamanee also said that this activity is a consequence of the cooperative signing of CPCE and Walailak University and this is the first activity that has been signed concretely throughout the 4 days. They have visited various area such as The Royal-initiated Pak Phanang River Basin Development Project, Khiri Wong Village, cruising to experience the waterfront lifestyle at Pak Phanang, Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahaviharn and Suchat Shadow Museum. They have also learned and practised Thai cooking such as Tom Yum Kung, Pad Thai, and Chicken Green Curry.

"This activity will make students from the International College and Hong Kong Polytechnic learn about Thai culture as well as getting to know Walailak University and Nakhon si Thammarat. Some students have been to Thailand and visited the main cities such as Bangkok and Pattaya. This is the first time for them to explore Nakhon Si Thammarat. After this, there will have student exchanges between the International College and Hong Kong Polytechnic and also ongoing cooperative activities which will open up the opportunity and provide international perspective for students studying at the International College at Walailak University more and more." said Dr. Jittima.











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