On April 25, 2025, the Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU), officially welcomed representatives from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Thailand, for a ceremony marking the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.

The agreement aims to strengthen international cooperation and expand academic exchange opportunities for students, graduate students, and researchers from both faculties. This initiative aligns with TDTU’s strategy to promote global partnerships and foster educational exchanges.

The Mahidol University delegation included:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arthorn Riewpaiboon, Lecturer and former Director of the Social, Economic, and Administrative Pharmacy Program;

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Brompoj Prutthiwanasan, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Studies and IT;

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sitaporn Youngkong, Associate Dean for International Affairs and Director of the Social, Economic, and Administrative Pharmacy Program;

• Assistant Professor Dr. Pimpikar Kanchanadumkerng, Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies;

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somying Pumtong, Lecturer, Social, Economic, and Administrative Pharmacy Program;

• Dr. Saowalak Turongkaravee, Lecturer, Social, Economic, and Administrative Pharmacy Program.

Representing TDTU were:

• Dr. Le Quoc Viet, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy;

• Dr. Nguyen Minh Hien, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy;

• Faculty staff and lecturers;

• Pharmacy students from multiple cohorts.

Founded in 1914, Mahidol University's Faculty of Pharmacy is among Thailand’s oldest and most prestigious pharmacy institutions. Originally established alongside the faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine, it later became an independent faculty located at the Phayathai Campus in 1968. In 1969, Mahidol University was renamed in honor of Prince Mahidol of Songkla by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Today, the Faculty of Pharmacy leads Thailand in pharmacy education and scientific research.

Under the MoU, the two faculties agreed to:

• Exchange undergraduate and postgraduate students;

• Exchange academic staff and researchers;

• Organize international seminars, conferences, and workshops;

• Collaborate on research projects, training programs, and joint scientific publications;

• Implement other educational initiatives based on mutual agreement.

TDTU’s Faculty of Pharmacy expressed gratitude to Mahidol University and looks forward to developing concrete collaborative programs following the signing.