{"id":24001,"date":"2026-07-27T14:42:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T07:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arts.chula.ac.th\/th\/?p=24001"},"modified":"2026-07-27T14:42:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T07:42:12","slug":"balac-orientation-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arts.chula.ac.th\/th\/arts-activities\/2026\/07\/27\/24001\/","title":{"rendered":"BALAC Orientation 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The BALAC Program is delighted to welcome our 19th cohort as they officially begin their journey with us today! <img decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83e\ude77\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t99\/1\/16\/1fa77.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Associate Professor Dr. Suradech Chotiudompant, for delivering such warm and inspiring welcoming remarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our appreciation also goes to the BALAC faculty members for introducing our students to the Program and providing informative sessions on its academic structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fbAssistant Professor Dr. Porranee Singpliam, Program Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fbAssistant Professor Dr. Permtip Buaphet, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fbDr. Seung Soo Kim, Deputy Director for International Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fbAssistant Professor Darintip Chansit, Deputy Director for Student Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would also like to thank our BALAC lecturers Associate Professor Dr. Verita Sriratana, Dr. Stephanie Santos, and Dr. Lowell Skar for joining us and welcoming our newest cohort today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are also grateful to the Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, Faculty of Arts, Asst. Prof. Dangkamon Na Pombejra, for guiding our students through the University&#8217;s regulations and student policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A heartfelt thank you goes to our wonderful BALAC student team and BALAC alumni. Your dedication, support, and willingness to share your experiences have made today&#8217;s orientation even more meaningful for our new students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would also like to congratulate our graduates who received awards for outstanding performance in extracurricular activities throughout their four years with us. Your dedication and passion shine brightly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, congratulations to our students who graduated with First-Class Honors. 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