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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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