On Monday, December 18, 2023, the Jingles & Joy: Embrace the Festive Spirit Around the World, hosted by the Office of International Affairs (OIA) within the International Relations and Corporate Communication Division, was conducted at Room 805 on the 8th floor of the Prince Naradhip Bongsprabandha Building. This gathering aimed to promote amicable relations among NIDA’s administrators, faculty members, staff, international students, and Thai students enrolled in NIDA’s English and international programs. Moreover, it provided a platform for cultural exchange and Christmas insights for international students.
A total of sixty-five attendees actively participated in this celebration. The presence of distinguished individuals added prestige to the occasion. Among the distinguished guests were Professor Dr. Tippawan Lorsuwannarat, President of NIDA; Associate Professor Dr. Prapon Sahapattana, Vice President for Administration and Digital Technology; Associate Professor Dr. Amornrat Apinunmahakul, Vice President for Planning and Community Engagement; Assistant Professor Dr. Pattrawut Charoenroop, Assistant to the President for International Affairs; Associate Professor Dr. Asawin Nedpogaeo, Assistant to the President for Corporate Communication; Assistant Professor Dr. Pornprom Suthatorn, Director of the Innovation and Transformation Center; Miss Nipa Chumsuk, Director of the International Relations and Corporate Communication Division, alongside the Division’s staff. The program commenced with live music performances and Christmas carols serenaded by the talented seminarians of the Sacred Heart Minor Seminary in Sriracha, accompanied by NIDA executives and students. This was followed by a showcase of talents, where international students from six different countries – the Federation of Russia, the Republic of Ghana, the Czech Republic, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and the Republic of the Philippines, respectively – shared their Christmas experiences.
