Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the upgrading of the Faculty of Industrial Technology at Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University to the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology, aiming to cultivate quality engineers to support national development.
According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet approved a draft ministerial regulation to establish a new administrative division within Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University. This regulation includes changing the name from "Faculty of Industrial Technology" to "Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology." This change aims to align with engineering professional standards, upgrade the quality of teaching and learning, and produce engineering personnel to support national development.
Lieutenant Colonel Patthadarasmi Thongsalooykorn, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the Cabinet's decision is based on a proposal by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. The draft regulation aims to align with the university's mission of continuously developing engineering education and meeting the professional standards set by the Council of Engineers.
Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University has already considered and approved the appropriateness of the faculty's name change. Both the University Council and the Higher Education Commission have approved it in principle, and it is now undergoing the process of enacting a ministerial regulation.
Captain Pattarasmi emphasized that the name change reflects the enhancement of the university's engineering education capabilities to align with professional standards and industry needs, as well as to enhance educational and career opportunities for students.
The Deputy Spokesperson added that this action adheres to the Rajabhat University Act B.E. 2547 (2004) and the Cabinet Resolution of December 19, 2006. These resolutions require that the establishment, merger, or dissolution of faculties and units with equivalent status must be carried out in the form of a ministerial regulation to ensure the administrative structure of higher education institutions effectively supports national human resource development.