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HIGHLIGHTS                                                                           HIGHLIGHTS



         LOCATION




         The Tha Prachan Campus is located in the center of
         Bangkok’s Old City, known as Rattanakosin, near the
         Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
         The location plays an important role in encourag-
         ing  interaction  among  students  and  participation
         in  activities.  It  also  contributes  to  the  academic
         atmosphere, which in turn, influences the quality
         of life of the students, staff, and the reputation of
         the university.











                                                      Fitness & Sports




                                                      The Tha Prachan Sport Center is available and free
         HEALTH CENTER                                of  charge  to  staff,  faculty,  students,  and  alumni,
                                                      including  a  gym  with  cardio  workout  equipment,
                                                      weight rooms, lockers and showers. Depending on
                                                      the facility, there are also indoor basketball courts
         Students at the Tha Prachan and Rangsit Campuses
                                                      and outdoor football fields with a track.
         have full access to university clinics which provide
         free-of-charge  essential  healthcare.  The  Health   UNDERGROUND
         Center  offers  first-aid,  diagnosis  and  medical  aid
         dedicated to caring for members of the Thammasat   LIBRARY
                                                      (Pridi Banomyong
         community — students, faculty, and staff.
                                                      Library)




                                                      The Pridi Banomyong Library is the one and only
                                                      underground  library  in  Thailand.  Consisting  of
                                                      four  underground  levels  on  a  historic  site  by  the
                                                      Chaophraya River, the library is praised for having one
                                                      of the country’s most comprehensive collections of
                                                      textbooks, journals, and, most importantly, written
                                                      resources related to Thai political history.





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