SRIPATUM UNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK 3

“THAILAND’s LEADING UNIVERSITY FOR THE NEW GENERATION”

Wisdom Skills Cheerfulness Morality CONTENT SRIPATUM UNIVERSITY About SPU 6 SPU President 7 SPU Facilities & SPU Services 8 SPU Campus Map 9

THAILAND About Thailand 10 About 11 Transportation 12 Do’s and Don’ts 13 Year-round events/ Public holidays 14

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Director’s Message 16 OIR Team 17 Visa & Immegration 18 Housing 20

USEFUL CONTACTS List of International Embassies 22 Immigration offices 26 Emergency contacts 27

SRIPATUM INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE About SIC 29 Academic Programs 33 Grading System 33 Class Regulations 33 Testimonial 34 ABOUT SPU Message from the President

Sripatum University (SPU), one of the oldest and most prestigious pri- vate universities in Thailand, was established in 1970 by Dr. Sook Poo- kayaporn by the name ” Sripatum College.” The name “Sripatum” meaning “Source of Knowledge Blooming like a Lotus” was conferred on the college by Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother. In 1987, the college was promoted to university status by the Ministry of University Affairs, and has since been known as Sripatum University. From then on, the University has expanded to four campuses: - Bangkhen Main Campus in Bangkok Dr. Rutchaneeporn Pookayaporn Phukkamarn - Phayathai Campus for Executive Programs located in CBD area - Chonburi Campus near the country’s Eastern Seaboard. - Sripatum University KhonKaen – Gateway to the Northeastern Region Sripatum University is a private university, which celebrated The university’s main goal is to create well-rounded students who can its 40th anniversary in 2010. Graduates of Sripatum University develop themselves to their chosen fields of study and to instill the stu- dents with correct attitudes towards education so that they are enthusias- are acknowledged by professional and academic organizations. tic in their pursuit of knowledge and self-development. This will provide The university continuously develops its academic courses the students a firm foundation for the future after graduation. and its teaching and learning methods as well as developing resources important for development of the university such In March 2002, Sripatum University has reached another key milestone for being accredited by the International Standards as lecturers, staff, technology, buildings, and environment. Organization (ISO9001:2000) for both undergraduate and graduate pro- The university places importance on faculty members with grams. knowledge and experience as well as various student activities to increase student’s knowledge and ability so that they grow to be intelligent, decisive, reasonable, independent, and flexible people. The university welcomes everyone and wishes everyone success in their studies. 8 S U P M

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CEs S VI R Health Care Services E Military Service Center S Consulting Services Sripatum University is located Banking Services Accidental Insurance on Phaholyothin Road, near Kaset Tour Bus Ticketing service intersection. The nearest metro Parking Facilities station is Paholyothin station. Cooperative Education Services From the station to the university, Scholarships Wi-Fi Internet you need to take taxi or bus (15-20 SCMS minutes). em@il live E-library Getting to Sripatum University by public bus no. 26, 34, 39, 59, 107, 114, 129, 185, 503, 512, 522, 543 FACIL IT Library I Campus Clinic E Fitness Center s Indoor Sports Center Book Center Music Rehearsal Studio Relaxation Room Canteen Muslim Prayer Room Student Accommodations

9 BANGKOK is the capital, largest urban area and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai as KrungThepMahaNakhon, meaning “city of angels” for short, it was a THAILAND small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River during the Ayutthaya King- THAILAND is a wondrous kingdom, featuring Buddhist dom. Bangkok is considered to be one of the world’s tourist hotspots. Bangkok is Thai- temples, exotic wildlife, and spectacular islands. Along with a fascinating history and a unique culture that includes land’s major tourist gateway, which means that the majority of foreign tourists arrive delectable Thai food and hospitality, Thailand features a in Bangkok. The city boasts some of the country’s most visited historical venues such modern capital city, and friendly people who epitomize Thailand’s “land of smiles” reputation. as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and WatArun. There are numerous projects to maintain Bangkok’s historic sites in the Rattanakosin area and river districts. GEOGRAPHY Located in the center of Southeast Asia, Thailand is truly at the heart of the region. Looking over a map of Thailand will reveal a country whose borders form the rough shape of an elephant’s head. Land of WEATHER & TEMPERATURE The weather in Thailand is generally marked by three seasons, the Hospitalities rainy season, hot season, and cool season, though the climate is generally pleasant year round. and Smiles RELIGION While religion in Thailand is centered around Buddhism, people in Thailand have compassion and tolerance towards any religion and welcome others to study Buddhism or learn to meditate.

POPULATION SPU The population of Thailand comprises of roughly 65 million citi- zens, the majority of whom are ethnically Thai, though peoples of Chinese, Indian, Malay, Mon, Khmer, Burmese, and Lao origin are also represented to varying degrees. Approximately 7 million citi- zens live in the capital city, Bangkok, though this number varies seasonally and is otherwise difficult to accurately count.

ECONOMY The Thai economy remains largely export driven and robust and -re mains the second largest in Southeast Asia.

LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION The Thai language can be tricky to master, but most Thais speak English and encourage visitors who try to speak Thai. 11 13 • One of the most iconic modes of trans- portation, the tuktuk is a truly Thai vehi- Do’s cle. The colorful, noisy, open-air tuktuks are both a “must ride” experience for both - Respect all images of Buddha, The King visitors and locals to quickly travel around. and the Royal Family. - Remove your shoes before entering some- one’s house or a temple. THAILAND You will also be required remove your shoes upon entering some shops. TRANSPORTATION - Try to keep calm at all times Thailand travel is convenient for • The Bangkok bus system features bus- - Smile a lot visitors as there are many ways to get ses of various size, type, and cost. This is - Try to learn a little bit Thai, hello and thank to Thailand by bus, air, or rail, whether due to the fact that there are both public you your destination is Bangkok,Phuket, Chi- and private city busses. Although wait- - Treat Monks with the upmost respect ang Mai, or the most remote provinces. ing for a Bangkok bus can be a sweaty Bangkok’s (BKK) and air-polluted prospect, so can walking - Enjoy yourself serves as the primary international air- from A to B. If you are on a budget and - Make sure you have a visa port in Thailand for numerous interna- don’t mind a little adventure, hopping tional airlines, most with direct flights on a bus that appears to be going your from abroad landing in the Thai capital. way will only cost you as little as 8 baht. Don’ts

However, some chartered flights and • Bangkok may arguable have more tax- - Don’t show disrespect to the Royal Family international service from nearby Asian is than any city on Earth. Not only are or Buddhism nations may land at one of the other, they plentiful, they are very reasonably smaller international airports within priced now that meters have become the - Don’t raise your voice, get angry or aggres- Thailand, such as Phuket (HKT), Chi- norm. thereafter.Rates for a Bangkok sive ang Mai (CNX), Hat Yai (HDY), and taxi begin at 35 baht ($1 US) and then - Don’t touch a Thai persons head or mess KohSamui (USM) International Air- charge 2 baht for the first two kilome- with their hair ports. provides train ters and 2 baht per kilometer thereafter. - Don’t point to anything with your feet service at the maximum speed of 160 - Don’t use or sell illegal drugs km. per hour on an elevated track paral- • Thailand has two pri- - Don’t overstay your visa lel to the eastern railway, which covers mary metropolitan rail the distance of approximately 28 kilom- lines, the BTS skytrain, eters, passing through 8 stations; Phy- consisting of two athai Station, Rajprarop Station, Mak- Green Lines (Sukhum- kasan Station and City Air Terminal, vit and Silom) and the Ramkhamhaeng Station, Hua Mark Sta- first of several planned tion, Thab Chang Station, Lad Krabang MRT underground Station, and Suvarnabhumi Station. lines, the .

• The Thailand bus network is argu- • Bangkok’s MRT under- ably the number-one mode of trans- ground Blue Line is the portation both in and around Bang- newest addition to the kok, as well as for long distance travel. metropolitan rail system. 13 15 Year-round events & Public holidays

The list below shows some of the important public holidays as well May as some of the more important nationwide celebrations that aren’t na- Labor Day International labor day is celebrated as a national holi- tional holidays. There are almost always festivals or other events ar- (National Holiday) day, even though there isn’t much ado about it ranged around these dates: Coronation Day Celebrates the day in 1949 when the current king was January (National Holiday) crowned. VisakhaBucha The holiest Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, en- National Holiday a national holiday in Thaland, one of three “new year” lightenment and entry into nirvana of the Buddha. holidays celebrated every year. (National Holiday) August February Buddhist Lent This day marks the beginning of the Buddhist ‘lent’ Chinese New Year The beginning of the Chinese lunar year is celebrated period, a time when monks are supposed to retreat to in the Chinatowns of every city throughout Thailand. their temples while new life springs forth. Some businesses close for the day, but it is not a nation- Queen’s Birthday Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday is a national holiday, al holiday (National Holiday) also serving as the country’s Mothers Day as well. March October MakhaBucha MakhaBucha celebrates the Buddha’s first sermon to his Chulalongkorn Day Celebrates the life of one of Thailand’s most revered (National Holiday) disciples. (National Holiday) kings on the anniversary of his death.

April November Chakri Day commeorates the founding of the current dynasty, Loy Kratong Not a national holiday, but an evening when Thais pay (National Holiday) Rama I. respect to the goddess of the waters by floating candlelit Songkran Songkran is the traditional Thai new year, generally cel- offerings on any and all waterways around the kingdom. (National Holiday) ebrated as a water festival. Royal Plouging Cer- A government holiday only, this ceremony revives an December emony ancient blessing of the plants and ceremonial start to the King’s Birthday His Majesty the King's birthday is celebrated through- new growing season. The action takes place on Bang- (National Holiday) out the country and also serves as the nation's Fathers kok’s SanamLuang in front of the Grand Palace. Day. 16 MESSAGE TEAM

Mrs. ChindaTejavanija Chang Assistant to the President – International Affairs Director, Office of International Relations Tel.: (+66) 2579 1111 ext. 1001 E-Mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Mr. Surachai Suantubtim Assistant to the Director Tel.: (+66) 2579 1111 ext. 1307 E-Mail: [email protected]

ChindaTejavanija Chang Assistant to the President – International Affairs Ms. Nattaporn Pienchob International Affairs Coordinator Office of International Relations (OIR) is committed to create Tel.: (+66) 2579 1111 ext. 1308 the learning atmosphere and information exchange amongst institutions E-Mail: [email protected] and organizations both from the private and public sectors. OIR firmly believes in the wisdom of Dr. SookPookayaporn, the founder of the University that Education develops human, who will enrich the Nation. As globalization has brought people in the world together, the human Ms. Duangdao Artsomboon is now in fact enriching “global society”. International Relations Officer Sripatum University is therefore, actively seeking for and provide Tel.: (+66) 2579 1111 ext. 1302 opportunities to cooperate with international individuals and overseas E-Mail: [email protected] institutions in order to synergistically achieve the integrated academic breakthrough.OIR’s commitment to and support of international relations is underscored in our Strategic Plan. We welcome any suggestions you might have and look forward to working with you as Mr. Chanin Pookayaporn we strive to promote the internationalization of our institution. E-Mail: [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you to Sripatum University. 18 VISA & IMMIGRATION INFORMATION ON STUDENT VISA FOR SPU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

It is always advised to apply for Student visa before you come 3) EXTENSION of ONE-YEAR STUDENT VISA to Thailand. With the Letter of Acceptance from the University, Student visa shall be extended on yearly basis. Student can simply go the Education Visa (Non-Immigrant ED visa) can be obtained in to the Immigration Office for the extension by yourself with the relevant your home country. Once you arrive in Thailand with the Edu- documents prepared by the Office of International Relations and trans- cation Visa which is valid only 90 days, the essential actions you portation arranged by the University upon 3 days prior request. Again, student needs to provide one 2-inch photo and visa fee of THB 1,900. need to take during your enrollment at SPU; Form for One year visa extension http://immigration.go.th/nov2004/ download/pdf/tm7.pdf 1) APPLY FOR FIRST TIME ONE-YEAR STUDENT VISA Form for Acknowledgement of the conditions for permitted continua- Official Registration Document and Official Receipt of Tuition- pay tion of stay http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/form_ ment will be provided after the registration and payment are com- acknow_con2stay.pdf pleted. Office of International Relations will assist you in preparing the required documents and accompany you to the Immigration office in 4) NEAREST IMMIGRATION OFFICE Bangkok to apply for your visa extension for ONE year. Student needs Immigration Office to provide one 2-inch photo and visa fee of THB 1,900. Government Complex Building B, No. 120 Mu 3 ChaengWatthanaSoi 7 Thung Song Hong, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 At this step, you are required to fill up the form for One year visa exten- Phone: 0-2141-9889, Fax: 0-2143-8228, Call center: 1178 sion http://immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/pdf/tm7.pdf Open :Monday – Friday 08:30–16:30 Form for Acknowledgement of the conditions for permitted continua- Closed for Lunch :12:00–13:00 tion of stay http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/form_ Closed: Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays acknow_con2stay.pdf Documents required for No. 1 & 3 (One year visa application & exten- sion) 2) THE 90 DAYS NOTIFICATION 1. A completed application form (TM. 7) After one year student visa is obtained, student needs to notify the 2. A completed application form (STM. 2) Immigration Office every 90 days and inform them your current -ad 3. Letter of Recommendation from SPU (prepared by SPU) dress. There is a simple form you need to fill in, and there is no fee. You 4. Documents from the university to attach with the letter (14 pages get a slip from this form, noting the next date when you have to do it, prepared by SPU) attach it to your passport. The notification can be done from 7 days -be 5. Transcript (for second year students and higher) or Receipt of Tui- tion Payment (for first year students) fore expiry date, a fine of THB 2,000 is applied if you miss the date. For 6. Photocopy of Passport this notification, student can go on your own while transportation can 7. One 2-inch-photo be arranged by the University upon 3 days prior request. 8. Visa Fee for THB 1,900 Form for 90 days notification http://immigration.go.th/nov2004/down- Documents required for No. 2 (90 day notification) load/pdf/tm47.pdf 1. Passport 2. Paper of previous 90 day report (attached with your passport) 3. A completed notification form (TM. 47) 20

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Ban YooSaby (for female only) 188 SoiPhaholyothin 49, Senanikom, Jattujak, Bangkok 10900 Tel: +66 2-561-4888

Tree House SoiPhaholyothin 49, Senanikom, Jattu- jak, Bangkok 10900 Tel: +66 85-088-5777 23

COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE ECUADOR 103 SoiRuammitr, Nonsee Rd., Yannawa, Bangkok 0-2295-1991 USEFUL CONTACTS 10120 E EGYPT Las Colinas Bldg., 6 Sukhumvit 21 Rd., Bangkok 10110 0-2262-0236 ESTONIA 62 SoiYodsuwan, Pracha-Uthit Rd., HuayKwang, Bang- 0-2690-3779 kok 10320 Foreign Embassies in Thailand ETHIOPIA 954/32 Suite 406, Prannok Plaza, Prannok Rd., Bangkok 0-2583-3993 10700 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE EUROPEAN UNION 19/F Klan Gwan House II, Wireless Rd., Bangkok 10330 0-2255-9100-01 ARGENTINA Suit 1601, GlasHaus Bldg., 1 SukhnmvitSoi 25 Rd., 0-2259-0401 A Bangkok 10110 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE ARMENIA 28/Fl., Lake Rajada Office Complex 193/117 Ratchada- 0-2661-8477-8 FINLAND 6/F Amarin Tower, 500 PloenchitRd,m Bangkok 10330 0-2256-9306-9 phisek Rd., Bangkok 10110 FRANCE 35 SoiRongPhasi Kao, CharoenkrungSoi 36 Rd., Bang- 0-2657-5100 F AUSTRALIA 37 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10120 0-2344-6300 kok 10500 AUSTRIA 14 SoiSathorn 1, Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10120 0-2303-6057-9 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE GERMANY+ 9 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10120 0-2287-9000 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE G BANGLADESH 727 SoiThonglorSukhumvit 55 Rd., Bangkok 10110 0-2392-9437-8 GREECE 30/F Thai Wah II Bldg., 21/159 South Sathorn Rd., 0-2679-1462 Bangkok 10120 B BELGIUM Sathorn City Tower 17th Fl., 175 Sathorn Tai Rd., Bang- 0-2679-5460-4 kok 10120 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE BHUTAN 3375/1 SoiRatchadanivej, Pracha-Uthit Rd., 0-2274-4740-2 HuayKwang, Bangkok 10320 HOLY SEE APOS- 217/1 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10120 0-2212-5853-4 TOLIC NUNCIA- H BRAZIL 34/F, Lumpini Tower, 1168/101 Rama 4 Rd., Bangkok 0-2679-8567 TURE 10120 HUNGARY 20/F Oak tower President Park Condominium, 95 0-2661-1150-2 BRUNEI 132 SukhumvitSoi 23 Rd., Bangkok 10110 0-2204-1476-9 SukhumvitSoi 24 Rd., Bangkok 10110 BULGARIA 83/24 Wireless Soi 1, Wireless Rd., Lumpini, Pathum- 0-2627-3872-3 wan, Bangkok 10330 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE INDIA 46 SoiPrasarnmitr, Sukhumvit 23 Rd., Bangkok 10110 0-2258-0300-6 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE INDONESIA 600-602 Phetburi Rd., Bangkok 10400 0-2252-3135-40 I CAMBODIA 185 Rajadamri Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 0-2254-6630 IRAN 602 Sukhumvit between Soi 22-24 Rd., Bangkok 10110 0-2690-3779 C CANADA 15/F, Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama 4 Rd., Bangkok 0-2636-0540 IRAQ 47 Pradipat Rd., SamsenNai Bangkok 10400 0-2278-5335-7 10500 ISRAEL Ocean Tower II 75 SukhumvitSoi 19 Bangkok 10110 0-2204-9200 CHILE UBC II Bldg., 10/F 591 Sukhumvit 33Rd., Wattana 0-2260-3870 ITALY 399 Bang Linchee Rd., Bangkok 10120 0-2285-4090-3 Bangkok 10110 CHINA 57 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Dindaeng, Bangkok 10310 0-2245-7043-4 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE COSTA RICA 93/3 Baan Tepalit, Wireless Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 0-2651-4480-7 JAPAN 9 Fl., Sermmitr Tower Asoke, Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok 0-2258-9915 10330 10110 J CROATIA 18th Floor, ITF Silom Palace, 160/347-348, Silom Rd., 0-2238-5112 JORDAN 47 Sukhumvit 63 Bangkok 10110 0-2391-7142 Bangkok 10500 CUBA CONSULATE 84/97 Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakanong, Bangkok 10110 0-2391-9673-4 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE CYPRUS 17th Floor, Richmond Bldg, 75/59 SukhumvitSoi 26, 0-2661-2319-22 Bangkok 10110 KAZAKHSTAN 43/F, Suite 4301 Jewelry Trade Center Bldg., 919/501 0-2234-6365-6 Silom Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 CZECH RuamRudeeSoi 2, Ploenchit Rd., Bangkok 10330 0-2255-3027 K KENYA 578 Sukhumvit 71 Bangkok 10110 0-2391-8857 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE KOREA, DEMO- 14 MoobanSuanlaemthong 2 (Soi 28), Pattanakarn Rd., 0-2319-2989 CRATIC (NORTH) Bangkok 10250 DENMARK 0 SoiAttakarnPrasit (Sathorn 1), South Sathorn Rd., 0-2343-1100 Bangkok 10120 KOREA, REPUBLIC 23 Thiam-Ruammitr Rd., Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok 0-2247-7537-39 D OF KOREA (SOUTH) 10320 DOMINICAN RE- 92/6 Chaengwattana Rd., Don Muang, Bangkok 10210 0-2521-3445 PUBLIC KUWAIT 24/F SathornNakorn Bldg., North Sathorn Rd., Bang- 0-2636-7461-3 kok 10500 25

COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE LAOS 520, 520/1-3 SoiSahakarnpramoonm, Pracha-Uthit Rd., 0-2539-6667 SAUDI ARABIA 23/F SaengthongThani Bldg., 82 North Sathorn Rd., 0-2639-2999 L Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310 Bangkok 10500 S LATVIA 113/13, Surawong Rd., Bangkok 10500 0-2237-3585-8 SERBIA - MONTENE- 28 Soi 61 Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok 10110 0-2391-9091 LIBERIA Chaophya Park Hotel, 247 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Din- 0-2290-0125 GRO daeng, Bangkok 10320 SINGAPORE 129 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10110 0-2286-2111 LUXEMBOURG 57/1 Sukhumvit 26 (SoiAree), Sukhumvit Rd., Klong- 0-2260-4838-40 SLOVAK Thai Wah Tower 2, 22/F, 21/144 South Sathorn Rd., 0-2677-3445-6 ton, Bangkok 10110 Bangkok 10210 SLOVENIA 294/4-5 Silom Rd., Bangkok 10500 0-2234-2481 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE SOLOMON ISLANDS 947/170 Bangna Complex, Bangna-Trad Rd., Bangkok 0-2361-9111-5 MADAGASCAR Building 30th Floor, 160/774 Silom Rd., Bangkok 0-2634-5838 10260 M ITF 10500 SOUTH AFRICA 6/F The Park Place, 231 Sarasin Rd., Lumpini, Bangkok 0-2253-8473-6 MALAYSIA 33-35 South Sathorn Rd., Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 0-2679-2190-9 10330 MALI 12th Floor, Orakarn Building, 26/42 SoiChidlom, 0-2254-1490-7 SPAIN Lake Ratchada Complex 23rd Fl., Ratchadaphisek Rd., 0-2661-8284-7 Ploenchit Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Bangkok MALTA CONSULATE 485/21 Silom Rd., Bangkok 10500 0-22359423-4 SRI LANKA 13rd Fl., Ocean Tower 2, 75/6 Sukhumvit 19 Rd., (Soi- 0-2261-1934-5 MEXICO 20/F Thai Wah Tower I, 21/60-62 South Sathorn Rd., 0-2285-0995 Wattana) Bangkok 10110 Bangkok 10120 SWEDEN 20/F Pacific Place I, 140 Sukhumvit Rd., (Between Soi 4 0-2263-7200 MONACO 245/9 SukhumvitSoi 31 (SoiSawasdee), Sukhumvit Rd., 0-2662-3023-6 to 6) Bangkok 10110 Bangkok 10110 SWITZERLAND 35 North Wireless Rd., Bangkok 10330 0-2253-0156-60 MONGOLIA 90/3 Soi Ari Samphan 1, Phaholyothin Rd., (Soi 5) 0-2278-5792-3 SYRIA 8/15-16 SukhumvitSoi 3/1 (Nana Nua), Sukhumvit Rd., 0-2251-4517 Phayathai Bangkok 10400 Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 MOROCCO 19th Fl., One Pacific Place No. 140 Sukhumvit Rd., 0-2653-2444-5 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE Bangkok 10110 TAIWAN 20th Fl., Empire Bldg., New Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 0-2670-0200-1 MYANMAR North Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10500 0-2233-2237 10120 T COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE TANZANIA 144/124 LadphraoSoi 48 (SoiPatalung), Ladphrao Rd., 0-2939-9115-8 Samsen-nok, HuayKwang, Bangkok 10310 OMAN 32/F Saeng Thong Thani Tower, 82 North Sathorn Rd., 0-2639-9380-2 Bangkok 10500 THE CONSULATE 3/3 Baan Tepalit, Wireless Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 0-2651-4487 O OF COSTA RICA 10330 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE TUNISIA 212 Ratchadaphisek Rd., HuayKwang, Bangkok 10320 0-2692-5071-2 PAKISTAN 31 Soi Nana Nua, SukhumvitSoi 3 Rd., Bangkok 10110 0-2253-0288-9 TURKEY 61/1 SoiChatsan, Suthisan Rd., HuayKwang, Bangkok 0-2274-7262-3 P PANAMA 7/F Sarasin Bldg., 14 Surasak Rd., Silom, Bangkok 0-2237-9008-9 10310 10500 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE PERU 16/F Glass House, 1 SukhumvitSoi 25 Rd., Bangkok 0-2260-6245 UNITED ARAB 25/F Saeng Thong Thani Bldg., 82 North Sathorn Rd., 0-2639-9820-4 10110 EMIRATES Bangkok 10500 U PHILIPPINES 760 Sukhumvit Rd., Opposite Soi 47, Bangkok 10110 0-2259-0139-40 UNITED KINGDOM 1031 Wireless Rd., Bangkok 10330 0-2305-8333

POLAND 00/81-82, 25th Floor Vongvanij Building B, Rama 9 Rd., 0-2251-8891-3 UNITED STATES OF 985 Wireless Rd., Bangkok 10500 0-2205-4000 HuayKwang, Bangkok 10310 AMERICA PORTUGAL 26 Bush Lane, Charoenkrung 30 Rd., Bangkok 10500 0-2234-2123 URUGUAY Sing Sian YitPao Bldg., 267 New Rd., Bangkok 10100 0-2225-3718-9 UZBEKISTAN 138/5 SoiTonglor 11 Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok 10110 0-2712-8883 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE QATAR 26th Fl., Plaza Athenee Hotel 10 Wireless Rd., Bangkok 0-2675-3980 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE Q 10330 VATICAN CITY 217/1 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10120 0-2212-5853-4 Apostolic Nunciature V COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE VIETNAM 83/1 Wireless Rd., Bangkok 10330 0-2251-7202 ROMANIA 20/1 SoiRajakhru, PhaholyothinSoi 5, Phaholyothin 0-2617-1551 R Rd., Phyathai, Bangkok 10400 COUNTRY ADDRESS TELEPHONE RUSSIA 78 Sup Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 0-2268-1169 YEMEN 521 Patanakarn 25, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 0-2713-7670-3 Y 27 IMMIGRATION OFFICES

General Staff Division 507 SoiSuanPlu, Sathorn, Bangkok Call: 0-2287-3101 EMERGENCY CONTACTS Fax: 0-2287-1516, 0-2287-1310 Emergency Services Telephone Investigation and Interrogation Division Tourist Police 1155 507 SoiSuanPlu, Sathorn, Bangkok Tourist Assistant Centre 024011111 Fax: 0-2286-3397 Tourism authority of Thailand 1672 Traffic Police Call Centre 1197 Immigration Division 1 Police (General Emergency Call) 191 The Govenment Complex,Chaengwattana Ambulance and Rescue 1554 Bangkok Fire 199 Call: 0 2141 9889 National Disaster Warning Centre 1860 Fax: 0 2143 8228 Crime 1195 Medical Emergency Call 1669 Immigration Division 3 Private Air Ambulance (Siam Air Care) 02 586 7654 The Govenment Complex, Chaengwattana Suvarnabhumi Airport Opertion Centre 021344077 Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Operation Centre 025353431 Call: 0 2141 9953 BMTA(city bus and van service) 1348 Fax: 0 2143 8333 AOT (Suvarnabhumi Airport call centre) 1722 E-mail: [email protected] BTS Hotline 026176000 Suvarnabhumi International Airport MRT Customer Relations Center 026245200 RachadavaBangplee, Samutprakarn SRT Call Centre 1690 Transport Co.,Ltd., (inter-provincial bus ser- 10540 0-2134-0841-4 vice) 1490 Fax: 0-2134-0845 Thai Airways Call Centre 025381111 E-mail: [email protected] Bangkok Airways Call Centre 1771 Nok Air Call Centre 1318 Bangkok Airport Checkpoint Thai Air Asia Call Centre 025159999 Cherdwutargard Road, Seegun, Don- muang Bangkok 10210 Call: 0-2525-4161, 0-2535-1071 Fax: 0-2504-2555 E-mail: [email protected] Bangkok Harbour Checkpoint Khlong Toei Bangkok Call: 0-2249-4122 Fax: 0-2249-0807 E-mail: d3_bangkokport@immigration. go.th 29 SRIPATUM INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

ABOUT SIC Sripatum International College (SIC) was initiated to respond to the growing trend in education towards globalized collaboration and particularly to keep in tune with the fast-paced development of Asia. Our International College SIC integrates educational programs with economic, social and @ : We instill DNAs for the new geneation cultural growths of the nation. SIC students receive training of an international standard. This will give our students a competitive HI-SPEED edge when developing their career path in a rapidly changing global business environment and take maximum advantage Honest when taking on new Intelligent opportunities.

Socially-Responsible Bachelor’s Degree program Bachelor of Business Administration (International Hospitality Management) Professional Bachelor of Arts (International Business Communication) Energetic Bachelor of Arts (English and Chinese for Business Communication) Bachelor of Arts (Media and Marketing Communication) Ethical Bachelor of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) Bachelor of Arts (Airline Business) Dynamic

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MISSION

To create the ideal graduates who possess the four characteristics of the New Generation: Intelligent, Professional, Energetic, Ethical • To prepare future business leaders to serve the corporate world of highly efficiency and competitiveness in the globalization era. • To provide standard of excellence on academic, social and ethical values for our students and to guide them to develop their strengths and potentials to the full capacities.

VISION To establish Sripatum International College as Thailand’s Leading International Business College for the New Generation

PHILOSOPHY Education is an important beginning for all people in their quest for self-fulfillment and the realization of their productive and creative potential. SRIPATUM INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 33

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Summer Session : June – July First Semester : August – December Second Semester : January – May

GRADING SYSTEM Grading system for the semester is as follows: A = 80 - 100 B+ = 75 - 79 B = 70 - 74 C+ = 65 - 69 C = 60 - 64 D+ = 55 - 59 D = 50 - 54 F = 0 - 49 * Final examination score is required to be 60% or at least 50% of the overall score. CLASS REGULATIONS All lecturers should inform their students about the following class regulations: 1. Student who is absent more than three ( 3 ) times from any subject, will not be allowed to take the final examination in that subject 2. If student arrives 15 minutes after the beginning of class, the student is considered late. Two such occurrences constitute the equivalent of one ( 1 ) absence. 3. All students must wear the proper SRIPATUM SripatumUniversity’ s student uniform. INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 34 35 TESTIMONIAL

HENRY “On the first day I came to the University, I really felt isolated, and I was missing my family so much. By that time, I said to myself, “you have no others who can help you here, just depend on yourself”. And then, to my surprise, the teachers and schoolmates have been very friendly to me and warm-hearted! I got along well with them, then I no longer felt afraid. I really feel that the school is very good. When I was at home, I was just eager to go back to school, to experience the wonderful campus life. This feeling is what the school gives me, so I like our college.” - Haoran Li (Henry), from China, Program of International Business Communication, Sripa- tum International College Association of SouthEast Asia Nations

” I really enjoy studying at Sripatum University. Here, I feel as com- KYO fortable as another home of mine. There is private lounge newly built on the 8thfloor of Building 11 for International College students VISION which has special and modern design. The students including myself often use it for relaxation and getting prepared for next classes. I’d say studying here is a good decision I made. Instructors are very ener- IDENTITY gized to teach, also the classes are very interesting, so easy to under-

stand the whole lecture. Besides, there are many activities outside the one University I can join, which gives me chance to make more friends, COMMUNITY learn to be social, and experience things out of the book.”

- Phat Kyo Nguyen, from Vietnam, Program of International Hotel Management, Sripatum International College

I have been a student at Sripatum University since January 2009, The KEVIN Staff at SIC especially Student Services Representative told me eve- rything I needed to know, I really appreciate how they call and email to always keep me informed. The teachers are always kind and very professional and they’re always willing to help to students. I would love to say that, it was really a great opportunity for me to study at “Sripatum International College” . I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge , I have been able to learn new Skills and I met new Office of International Relations, Sripatum University people from different countries and cultures there at SIC. I found so Level 8, Building 11, 2410/2 Phaholyothin Rd, Jatujak, Bangkok 10900 many friends , that I’m still in touch with most of them. Striatum In- ternational College is the perfect environment for learning. I would Tel. : +66 2579 1111 ext. 1302, 1307, 1308 definitely recommend the school to anyone. Fax : +66 2558 6868 E-Mail : [email protected] - Hooman Shafiezadeh, from Iran, Program of International Business Communication, Sri- patum International College Sripatum University 2410/2 Phaholyothin Road, Jatujak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand Tel : (662) 2561 2222, (662) 2579 1111 Fax : 0 2561 1721 Website : www.spu.ac.th E-Mail : [email protected]