On 27–28 November 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Pattrawut Charoenroop, Assistant to the President for International Affairs at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), took part in the AppliedHE Xchange 2025 international conference held at Sunway University in Malaysia, which is ranked 410th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The conference was officially opened by Ms. Mandy Mok, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of AppliedHE (QS Asia), together with Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President of Sunway University. The event brought together higher education leaders and administrators from more than 20 countries across Asia to share insights and best practices in university quality assurance, as well as to explore emerging trends in higher education and the expanding role of Artificial Intelligence (AI). During the conference, Associate Professor Dr. Pattrawut Charoenroop presented a Country Report titled “The Higher Education Landscape in the Age of AI—What’s Working, What’s Worrying.” The report was supported by policy insights from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC). NIDA’s participation not only provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives with higher education leaders across Asia but also contributed to strengthening international collaboration and supporting the advancement of Thailand’s higher education system as global education continues to evolve.
