Outreach and Engagement in Thailand

Abstract

For the past two years I have been fortunate to have been invited to give seminars and workshops at Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University located in the city of Maha Sarakham in northeast Thailand. The northeast of Thailand is often referred to as the Isan area because the culture and the people were heavily influenced by the Lao people. The area is drier than other parts of Thailand, and the economy of the Isan area and Maha Sarakham province are largely agricultural. However, the city of Maha Sarakham is the center of education for the Isan area. Besides being home to Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, it also features Maha Sarakham University, a large comprehensive university, and several smaller colleges and institutes. The population of Maha Sarakham doubles when all the universities, colleges, and institutes are in session.