On 6 April 2016, Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit (Vice President of IAU and President of Siam University) attended board meeting of the International Association of Universities (IAU) include with IAU President, Vice President for Asia, Madame Bokova Director General of UNESCO and other members of the executive committee. The topics of discussion incorporated the new roles of higher education, ESD and the relationship between IAU and UNESCO. Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit also invites the Director General of UNESCO to Speak in IAU General Conference in Bangkok this coming November.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration hosted reception
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration hosted reception for IAU participants at Bangkok Art Center. Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit and administrative officials joined on that occasion.