Niphon witnesses elevation of Songkhla Buddhist College

Thansettakij•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The committee unanimously approved the elevation of the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University's academic service unit in Songkhla to become the Songkhla Buddhist College.

•Niphon Boonyamani witnessed the assessment of the academic service unit in Songkhla on August 24, 2026.
•Phra Thep Watcharasarabandit presided over the assessment committee.
•The committee unanimously voted to elevate the unit to Songkhla Buddhist College.
•The project's first discussion meeting took place on November 5, 2003.

Overview

•Niphon Boonyamani participated as a witness in the visit and readiness assessment to elevate the academic service unit of Nakhon Si Thammarat Buddhist College, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Songkhla, to become Songkhla Buddhist College.
•Phra Thep Watcharasarabandit, Vice Rector for Planning and Development, presided over the assessment alongside a committee of executives, faculty, and personnel.
•The committee reviewed management data, education, personnel, buildings, and other related readiness factors.
•The committee passed a unanimous resolution to approve the elevation of the academic service unit to Songkhla Buddhist College.
•Niphon Boonyamani stated that the project was first discussed in a meeting on November 5, 2003, at his office.
•The elevation is intended to strengthen Buddhist education in Songkhla province and increase educational opportunities for monks, novices, and the general public.
•Niphon Boonyamani stated that the new college will serve as a center for linking Buddhism, education, and social development in the South.

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Key Quotes

Niphon Boonyamani

"Today's unanimous resolution reflects the readiness and cooperation of all parties who have continuously pushed for this."

มติที่เป็นเอกฉันท์ในวันนี้ สะท้อนถึงความพร้อมและความร่วมมือของทุกฝ่ายที่ร่วมกันผลักดันมาอย่างต่อเนื่อง

Key Entities

Person

Niphon Boonyamani(นิพนธ์ บุญญามณี)

Former Deputy Minister of Interior who witnessed the assessment for the elevation of the Buddhist college.

Phra Thep Watcharasarabandit(พระเทพวัชรสารบัณฑิต)

Vice Rector for Planning and Development who presided over the assessment committee.

Organization

Academic Service Unit of Nakhon Si Thammarat Buddhist College, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Songkhla(หน่วยวิทยบริการวิทยาลัยสงฆ์นครศรีธรรมราช มหาวิทยาลัยมหาจุฬาลงกรณราชวิทยาลัย จังหวัดสงขลา)

The academic unit in Songkhla that was assessed for elevation to a college.

Songkhla Buddhist College(วิทยาลัยสงฆ์สงขลา)

The institution resulting from the elevation of the academic service unit.

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University(มหาวิทยาลัยมหาจุฬาลงกรณราชวิทยาลัย)ℹ️

The parent university of the academic service unit in Songkhla.

Place

Songkhla Province(จังหวัดสงขลา)ℹ️

The location of the academic service unit and the proposed Buddhist college.