Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University

The Faculty of Economics at Thammasat University was founded in 1949. A leading economics institute in Thailand, the Faculty offers a broad range of academic programs, including bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees as well as training opportunities. With over 70 highly accomplished faculty members, most with Ph.Ds from leading universities, the Faculty represents a wide spectrum of academic activities. These include influential research and contributing to the advancement of teaching. With rigorous academic excellence which focuses on critical thinking and problem-solving, many of our graduates attain prominent positions in the worlds of business, academia, and international organizations. In 1956, the bachelors degree in economics (Thai Program) became the first of its kind in Thailand. In 1969, Professor Puey Ungphakorn launched the masters degree in economics program, with English as the language of instruction. This venture was funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, creating ...