Thammasat University’s Tha Phra Chan campus sits beside the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district. Founded in 1934, the university is closely tied to Thailand’s political history and is known for law, economics, political science and mass communications. A walk along the riverside path brings views of the water and shaded trees, while the campus offers a glimpse of student life on weekdays. Nearby street vendors sell boat noodles and Thai desserts, giving you an easy food stop after a stroll.
Founded after the Siamese Revolution
Pridi Banomyong, a statesman and politician, founded Thammasat University on 27 June 1934. Its original purpose was to teach legal and political knowledge to Thai people after the Siamese Revolution. It is Thailand’s second-oldest university.
The university is especially associated with law, economics, political science and mass communications. Its Tha Phra Chan campus places that academic history beside the Chao Phraya River.
A campus tied to political change
Much of Thailand’s history after its transition from monarchy to democracy has unfolded on this riverside campus. Thammasat is associated with democracy, political activism and intellectual debate, giving the grounds significance beyond their role as a university.
A visit can be a quiet walk along the river path as well as a chance to see a place connected to the country’s political life. Keep the campus’s academic setting in mind as you explore.
FAQ
Where is Thammasat University’s Tha Phra Chan campus?
It is at 2 Phra Chan Alley in the Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang area of Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district, beside the Chao Phraya River.
When was Thammasat University founded?
Pridi Banomyong founded it on 27 June 1934, after the Siamese Revolution.
What is Thammasat University known for?
The university is known for law, economics, political science and mass communications, and for its connection to Thailand’s democratic and political history.
