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Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University is the only open university in Thailand. Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University was officially established by royal charter on 5 September 1978 as Thailand's eleventh state university to provide the people with increased education opportunities. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, bestowed the name "Sukhot…
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University is the only open university in Thailand. Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University was officially established by royal charter on 5 September 1978 as Thailand's eleventh state university to provide the people with increased education opportunities. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, bestowed the name "Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University" in the honor of King Prajadhipok, one of whose titles before his accession to the throne was "Prince Sukhothai Thammaracha" or "Prince of Sukhothai". It was the first open university in Southeast Asia to use a distance teaching/learning system.
  • Established: 1978
  • President: Prof. Dr. Prasart Suebka (Acting)
  • Undergraduates: 169,798
  • Postgraduates: 3,186
  • Location: Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand
  • Colours: Green - gold
  • Affiliations: ASAIHL,AAOU
Data from: en.wikipedia.org