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Office of the President 60 Moo 3 Asian Highway, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000 Tel. : +66(0) 3570 9103 Fax : +66(0) 3570 9105 E-mail : interrmutsben@gmail.com http:// www.rmutsb.ac.th

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The President of RMUTSB 1 History of RMUTSB 2-3 The University Seal 4 The University Colour 4 The University Tree 5 MISSION 5 Total Number of Students 2013 6 Total Number of Personnel 2013 6 Education Programs Offered 6 Faculty of Industrial Education 7 Faculty of Agricultural Technology and 8 Agro-Industry

Faculty of Business Administration and 9 Information Technology

Faculty of Science and Technology 10 Faculty of Engineering and Architecture 11 Faculty of Liberal Arts 12 Suvarnabhumi Business School (SBS) 13 Thailand In Brief 14-15 Buddhism in Thailand 16 The People 16 The Wai 17 Famous Thai Dishes 17 Ayutthaya 18-19 Suphan Buri 20 Nonthaburi 21

The land of elegant palaces, a magnificent royal garden, Koh Kret’s famous pottery, notably old and beautiful temples, delicious durian, and a gorgeous city hall. Nonthaburi has been inhabited for over 400 years, dating back to the time when Ayutthaya was the capital of the kingdom. The town was originally located at Tambon Baan Talat Khwan, a famous fruit orchard through which the Chao Phraya River and various canals pass. King Prasat Thong ordered the digging of a canal as a shortcut from the south of Wat Thai Muang to Wat Khema because the old waterway flowed into Om River to Bang Yai then to Bang Kruai Canal next to Wat Chalo before ending in front of Wat Khema. After the new shortcut was completed, the Chao Phraya River changed its flow into the new route that it follows to this day. In 1665, King Narai the Great noticed that the new route gave enemies too much proximity to the capital. Therefore, he ordered that a fortress be built at the mouth of Om River and relocated Nonthaburi to this area. While the fortress was demolished during the reign of King Rama III so that the bricks could be used for the construction of Wat Chalerm Phra Kiat, a city shrine still stands on the site.

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Because the name of Suphan Buri Province means City of Gold, some believe the city to be the site of the legendary Suvarnabhumi that is mentioned in ancient Buddhist texts. The area has been continuously occupied since as early as the Dvaravati period in the 9th century, when the city was known as Mueang Thawarawadi Si Suphannaphumi. The city was later called U Thong, after its most famous son, Prince U Thong became the founder of the Ayutthaya kingdom. The city was later a historically important border town that was at the front lines of many conflicts; in 1592, the legendary elephant battle between King Naresuan the Great and the crown prince of Burma took place in Suphan Buri. Today there are many historical sites, in addition to a wide variety of natural attractions including caves, waterfalls, bird parks, fish sanctuaries, and a crocodile ‘farm’. Just a hundred kilometers away from Bangkok, Suphan Buri is an ancient town rich in natural and historical heritage. The city itself dates back to the 9th century and the province was once an important border town during the period of the Ayutthaya kingdom; consequently many battles of important wars were waged in the province. Traveling around the province today is like drifting through a historical novel, with attractions including Don Chedi Monument and Wat Khao Khuen, whose abbot played a significant role in Thai history. Supan Buri’s natural wonders include Phu Toei National Park and the Bueng Chawak Aquarium, and visitors can get a taste of the local culture by trying Sali Suphan, the famous local-style cake.

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Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi is

the learning resource of the vocational and technological

education with its mission to produce hands-on experienced

graduates who are virtuous, knowledgeable and hard working.

The integration of research, innovations and academic work on

the scientific and technological basis with the educational

provision under overall quality management and participatory

administration based on good governance is our prime

concern. The University’s goal is to be the leading vocational

and technological education center in the Upper Central and to be the national

leader with the awareness of sustainable community support for the body of

knowledge.

The University is very pleased to hear your comments and suggestions for

continuous and sustainable improvement. The commendation is our pride while the

suggestion and recommendation for the improvement is highly valuable and beneficial to the

University. Your actual comments and honest intention will be the basis for improving,

developing and publicizing the University. If you have any constructive feedback,

please send your comments and suggestions to consultation@rmutsb.ac.th. 

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Asst. Prof. Paisal Burinwatthana

Acting RMUTSB President

Rajamangala University of Technology SuvarnabhumiRajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi (RMUTSB), one of the significant centers of education for science and technology in the central region of Thailand, was renamed as a government university on 18th January, 2005 and supervised by Commission on Higher Education, Ministry of Education. The university comprises four campuses covering three provinces. Huntra and Wasukri campuses are situated in Ayutthaya province whereas the other two campuses are in Nonthaburi and Suphanburi Provinces. Despite its recent foundation, the university has

long been developed and has undergone several organizational changes, for its eminent achievement in professional education for over 30 years. Three of the four campuses were originally the vocational education colleges by the name of Ayutthaya Agricultural College, Ayutthaya Commercial Colleges and Nonthaburi Technical College under the supervision of Department of Vocational Education (DVE).

Office of the President (Huntra Campus)

60 Moo 3 Asian Highway, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000 Tel. : +66(0) 3570 9103 Fax : +66(0) 3570 9105

Wasukri Campus

19 U-Thong Rd. Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000 Tel : +66(0)3532 4179-80 Fax : +66(0) 3525 2393

Nonthaburi Campus

7/1 Nonthaburi1 Rd. Suanyai District Nonthaburi 11000 Tel : +66(0)2969 1369-74 Fax : +66(0)2525 268

Suphanburi Campus

450 Moo 6 Suphanburi- Chainat rd. Yanyaw, SamchookSuphanburi 72130 Tel : +66(0)3554 4301-3 Fax : +66(0)3554 4299-300

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Once the capital of the Thai Empire, Ayutthaya was a truly impressive city; with three palaces and over 400 temples, located on an island threaded by canals, it attracted traders and diplomats from both Europe and Asia. In 1767, 417 years after it was founded and 15 months after the siege began, the Kingdom of Ayutthaya was conquered and the city’s magnificent structures were almost completely destroyed by Burmese invaders. When King Taksin the Great finally liberated the Kingdom, a new dynasty was established and the capital was moved to Thonburi, across the river from modern-day Bangkok. The ruins that now remain, many of which have been painstakingly restored, have been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO. The architecture of Ayutthaya is a fascinating mix of Khmer and early Sukhothai styles. Some cactus-shaped obelisks, called prangs, denote Khmer influence and look something like the famous towers of Angkor Wat. The more pointed stupas are ascribed to the Sukhothai influence. Ayutthaya is only located about 90 kilometers from Bangkok and can be visited on a daytrip; however, if you appreciate history and religious and historical monuments, an overnight stay will allow for two full days of sightseeing, including a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya, past the illuminated Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, and a visit to only of the city’s many other attractions, including the nearby Bang Sai Folk Arts and Craft Center.

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Once considered the most spectacular city on Earth, the ruins of the capital of the Kingdom Ayutthaya are now a major tourist attraction easily accessible from Bangkok by car, train, or boat as either a daytrip or overnight excursion. Ayutthaya is one of Thailand’s historical and majestic highlights. The capital of Thailand, then known as the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was glorified as one of the biggest cities in Southeast Asia and a regional power for 417 years. The Kingdom of Ayutthaya reached its apex in terms of sovereignty, military might, wealth, culture, and international commerce in the 16th century, when the Kingdom’s territory extended into and beyond present- day Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Ayutthaya had diplomatic relations with Louis XIV of France and was courted by Dutch, Portuguese, English, Chinese and Japanese merchants. During the 17th century, most foreign visitors to Ayutthaya, traders and diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be the most illustrious and glittering city that they had ever visited. The map of Ayutthaya published in 1691 by Simon de la Loubere in Du Royaume De Siam is proof of such recognition. Visitors can explore and appreciate Thai history in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, which is only 86 kilometers north of Bangkok. Visitors to Ayutthaya can marvel at its grandeur reflected through numerous magnificent temples and ruins concentrated in and around the city, which is located upon an “island” surrounded by the Chao Phraya, Pa Sak and Lopburi Rivers. Although there are numerous attractions, the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park in the heart of Ayutthaya city, is a UNESCO’s World Heritage site and a wonder to behold.

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Later in 1977, according to the Education act, the DVE’s 28 colleges were transferred to Institutes of Technology and Vocational Education (ITVE) including these three colleges. The Ministry of Education had changed the name of its educational institutes and reorganized them to form 28 campuses of the ITVE which was equivalent to a department of the Educational Ministry. Ayutthaya Agricultural Campus had been consequently under the ITVE’s administration ever since. In 1988 the name “Rajamangala Institute of Technology” (RIT) was awarded to the ITVE by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. In 1989 the Ministry of Education renamed RIT’s 17 provincial campuses resulting in the new names of these 3 campuses as “Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Huntra campus, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Wasukri campus and Nonthaburi campus”, respectively. Later in 1995 the five new RIT’s campuses were established as the following; Chiengrai campus in the north, Sakonnakorn campus in the northeast, Sriwichai campus in the south, Saraya and Suphanburi campuses in the central of Thailand. In doing so, the fourth RMUTSB’s campus thus originated in Suphanburi province. After the promulgation of the first national Education Act in 1999 onwards, all institutes of higher education have been under the supervision of Commission on Higher Education. Therefore, the RIT reformed the RIT Act 1975 by assembling all RIT campuses and restructuring them into 9 groups before proposing the RMUT Act to establish nine universities in which the RMUTSB was launched by reuniting Wasukri, Huntra, Nonthaburi and Suphanburi campuses and housing the office of the President based in the Huntra district.

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Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi invoked the presence of the Royal Seal of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth monarch of the Royal House of Chakri, for the University Official Seal. It is placed under the Great Crown of Victory, and encircled by eight yellow lotus petals which symbolize wisdom, generalization, and joyfulness. Below the seal, “Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi” is written in blue inscription on white sash trimmed with red.

The University Seal

Color pattern on white background

Black and white pattern on white background

Colour pattern on transparent background

The term “Suvarnabhumi” or “the golden land” means prosperous land. To signify our earnest attempt to utilize Science and Technology competence to enhance the people’s life especially in the community in the central part of Thailand to be an abundant land, Gold is considered as the University colour.

The University Colour

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The wai is the common form of greeting and adheres to strict rules of protocol. Raising both hands, palms joined with the fingers pointing upwards as if in prayer, lightly touching the body somewhere between the chest and the forehead, is the standard form.

The wai is both a sign of respect as well as a greeting. Respect and courtesy are demonstrated by the height at which the hands are held and how low the head comes down to meet the thumbs of both hands. The wai may be made while sitting, walking, or standing. The person who is junior in age or status is the first one to offer the wai. The senior person returns the wai, generally with their hands raised to somewhere around their chest. If a junior person is standing and wants to wai a senior person who is seated, the junior person will stoop or bow their head while mak-ing the wai.

If there is a great social dis-

The WaiThe Wai

Famous Thai DishesFamous Thai Dishes TOM YAM KUNG Spicy blue river prawn soup with lemongrass and straw mushrooms

TOM KHA KAI Coconut milk chicken soup with galangal

PHAT THAI Thai-style stir-fried noodles with prawns

Green Papaya Salad

(Som Tum Thai)

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Creating a good mood - the famous “Thai Smile” Why is Thailand known worldwide as the "Land of Smiles"? When you visit Thailand, you will notice immediately that Thai people put on a smile in all situations of life. Even though because of modern pressures this smile is slightly fading, especially among the city population, it is still an ever present feature of Thai culture. This smile can be a sign of friendliness and good will, an attempt to instill confidence in another person or to appease someone in a confrontation, or it may be an expression of hope to camouflage one's own insecurity in an embarrassing situation. Then there is the smile when making a request or to show one's respect or to appear less blunt when denying a request. Even though foreigners may find this difficult to understand, the Thai people's smile makes the daily contact with them extremely pleasant.

The PeopleThe People

Thailand is a stronghold of Buddhism. Buddhists believe that life does not begin with birth and end with death, but rather that every person has several lives based upon the lessons of life not yet learned and acts committed (karma) in previous lives. Buddhists believe that selfishness and craving result in suffering and that compassion and love bring happiness and well-being. The true path to peace is to eliminate all desire, a condition which Buddhists define as 'nirvana', an indescribable state free of desire, suffering, or further rebirth, in which a person simply is, and is completely at one with his surroundings. Buddhism is practiced in Thailand by over 90% of the population.

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The tree : Leelawadee Suvarnabhumi Scientific name : Plumeria acutifoliaPoi

The University Tree

Rajamangala Univers ity of Technology Suvarnabhumi adopted Leelawadee Suvarnabhumi as its symbol because of it's golden yellow colour of flowers which is in the agreement of the University color. The tree is a long-life tree which can easily grow up without soil limitation. The older it gets, the more valuable it becomes. These special characteristics signify RMUTSB’s graduates with morality, intelligence and tolerance.

MISSION Producing and developing professional manpower Researching and conducting innovations in correspond with social needs. Providing academic services of science and technology for community and society development. Preserving and maintaining Thai art and culture, and conserving the environment. Applying modern management and utilizing good governance.

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Education Programs OfferedEducation Programs OfferedEducation Programs Offered

Diploma Level 2 year Programs for certificate students in various

Undergraduate Level

4 year 2 year

Programs for graduates of vocational certificate or grade 12 or equivalent Programs for graduates of vocational

Graduate Level Master Degree Business Administration Electrical Engineering

Total Number of Students 2013Total Number of Students 2013Total Number of Students 2013

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Total Number of Personnel 2013Total Number of Personnel 2013Total Number of Personnel 2013

The main ports: Laem Chabang, Bangkok (Klong Toey), Sattahip, Phuket, Pattani, Songkhla Local time: Seven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+7 hours GMT) Highest mountains: Doi Inthanon (province of Chiang-Mai) - 2,565 m. Doi Luang (province of Chiang-Rai) - 2,175 m. Loi Un (province of Chiang-Rai) - 2,131 m Phu Soi Dao (province of Uttaradit) - 2,102 m Khao Mokochu (province of Khampaeng Phet) - 1,960 m The largest rivers: Chao Phraya 372 km / 231 miles - this is the country`s main waterway Chi 765 km / 475 miles Mekhong 4,880 km / 3,000 miles - a few hundred kilometres of it form the border to Burma, Laos and Cambodia Mun 750 km / 466 miles Nan 740 km / / 460 miles Ping River 658 km / 409 miles Because of the confluence of tributaries he lengths of the rivers are somewhat disputed. Rail system: Total length of tracks: 4,218 km (2008) Road network: Roads with solid surface: 64,712 km (2009) The main islands: Phuket (province of Phuket) - 543 sq km Koh Samui (province of Surat Thani) - 229 sq km Koh Chang (province of Trat) - 217 sq km Koh Lanta Yai (province of Krabi) - 180 sq km Koh Pha Ngan (province of Surat Thani) - 168 sq km Geographical location: Thailand is a tropical country of Southeast Asia and is located between the 6° and 20` of latitude north and 98° and 105` of longitude east.

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Name of country: Thailand (Prathet Thai, which means "land of the free")

Thailand In BriefThailand In Brief

Capital city: Bangkok (in Thai: Krung Thep, which means "city of angels") The full name is:

Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit - which makes it the longest geographical name in the world.

Head of state: Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. Its present monarch is His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, known as King Rama IX, as he is the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty. The king, who has been reigning since July 9, 1946 and was crowned on May 5, 1950, is now the world`s longest reigning monarch. Prime Minister: Yingluck Shinawatra (since December 2011) National holiday: December 5 (it`s the king`s birthday) Land area: 514,000 sq km or 198,455 sq miles (including territorial waters) Population: 66.001.652 inhabitants (2009) = 128,4 inhabitants per sq km Currency: Thai Baht (THB) 1 Baht = 100 satang (hardly used anymore) Coins: 1, 2, 5, and 10 Baht Notes: 10 ( phased out), 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 Baht

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Diploma Computer Electrician Mechanical Power Technology Electronic

Bachelor of Industrial Technology ( B. Ind. Tech. )

Industrial Technology (Continuing Program)

Electrical Technology Mechanical Technology

Telecommunication Technology (Continuing Program)

Bachelor of Science in Technical Education (B.Sc. Tech. Ed.)

Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering

For further information, please contact Dean’s Office: Suphanburi Campus http://www.education.rmutsb.ac.th

The faculty aims to produce high quality human resources with profes-sional skills in their fields, capability in advanced technology, and possessing a wide vision and creative thinking. If also focuses on good moral and good team working ability. The graduates will certainly be able to cope with job challenges and contribute to their society.

Faculty of Industrial Education

Offered Programs

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Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Agro-Industry

The faculty currently carries out education, research and academic services at Huntra Campus. The faculty consists of five departments including Agricultural Machinery Technology, Food Science and Technology, Plant Science, Animal Science and Fishery Science. Through these department, the faculty offers a range of high-quality courses at undergraduate level.

Offered Programs

Diploma Agricultural Technology Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Plant Science Food Science and Technology Farm Machinery Technology Fisheries Science Animal Science

For further information, please contact Dean’s Office: Huntra Campus http://www.agri.rmutsb.ac.th

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Suvarnabhumi Business School (SBS)

The program is designed in response to the needs for high standard quality of education at professional level in order to cope with the competitive increasing and world challenging situations. The program is especially designed for the new generation and business people with strong intention to be a skilled CEO.

Offered Programs Master of Business Administration

For further information, please contact Dean’s Office: Wasukri Campus http://www.sbs.rmutsb.ac.th

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Faculty of Liberal Arts The Faculty of Liberal Arts aims to provide education in the field of foreign languages, social science and humanities, as well as tourism and hotel where students will be prepared with academic and professional knowledge. Students will be trained in English communication skills and professional services to be qualified personnel for their jobs consistent with ASEAN community’s policy.

Offered Programs Bachelor of Liberal Arts (B.A.)

Hotel Tourism English for International Communication

For further information, please contact Dean’s Office: Huntra Campus http://www.arts.rmutsb.ac.th

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Faculty of Business Administration and Information Technology The faculty aims to provide the courses of organization administration and management, information technology programs and network development, and business administration in various fields.

Offered Programs

Diploma Accounting Secretarial Management Marketing Business Computer Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Marketing Business Information Technology

Management

For further information, please contact Dean’s Office: Wasukri Campus http://www.bait.rmutsb.ac.th

Bachelor of Accountancy (B.Acc.)

Accountancy Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Agribusiness Administration

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Faculty of Science and Technology

The main goal of this faculty is to provide the knowledge of science and Technology and to produce the graduates with an ability of analyzing, researching and practical skills.

Offered Programs

Bachelor of Science Program (B.Sc.) Chemistry Information Technology Computer Science Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

Multimedia Technology

For further information, please contact Dean’s Office: Huntra Campus http://www.sci.rmutsb.ac.th

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Faculty of Engineering and Architecture The faculty has a purpose to produce the graduates with .design, presentation, control and inspection in an engineering or related fields based on Council of Engineering by properly applying science, mathematics mechanism together with various technologies efficiently, In addition, the faculty also aims to produce architecture graduates with excellent knowledge of architecture technology and be remarkable in designing and presentation their work through proper multimedia.

Offered Programs Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Tool and Die Engineering Telecommunication Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Industrial Engineering Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Landscape Architecture Architecture Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Electrical Engineering

For further information, please contact Dean’s Office: Nonthaburi Campus http://www.eng.rmutsb.ac.th

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