{"id":20931,"date":"2025-07-29T14:52:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T07:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arts.chula.ac.th\/th\/?p=20931"},"modified":"2025-07-30T11:21:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T04:21:15","slug":"balac-orientation-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arts.chula.ac.th\/th\/arts-activities\/2025\/07\/29\/20931\/","title":{"rendered":"BALAC Orientation 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf4\/1\/16\/2728.png\" alt=\"\u2728\"> BALAC Orientation 2025! <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf4\/1\/16\/2728.png\" alt=\"\u2728\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 3rd, 2025, we proudly welcomed the newest members of our BALAC family at the BALAC Orientation 2025 held at the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event opened with a warm and inspiring welcome speech by Assoc. Prof. Suradech Chotiudompant, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Arts, who encouraged our new students to embrace every opportunity and create unforgettable memories throughout their years at Chula. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were also honored to have our beloved BALAC professors joining the event to personally greet and share heartfelt messages with the new students. Special thanks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2728\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf4\/1\/16\/2728.png\"> Asst. Prof. Sukij Poopuang, Ph.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2728\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf4\/1\/16\/2728.png\"> Asst. Prof. Darintip Chansit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2728\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf4\/1\/16\/2728.png\"> Asst. Prof. Porranee Singpliam, Ph.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2728\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf4\/1\/16\/2728.png\"> Dr. Natthaporn Kanjanapinyowong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2728\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf4\/1\/16\/2728.png\"> Dr. Lowell Skar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2728\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf4\/1\/16\/2728.png\"> Dr. Seung Soo Kim<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their presence and kind words truly made the day even more meaningful for our BALAC freshmen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was filled with engaging activities and alumni talks, creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone to connect and get ready for an exciting academic journey ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge thank you to our students, faculty members, alumni, and organizing team for making this event so special. 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