Appreciation for the Success of the 4th Turkish Open House 2026 (4th Türkiye Tanıtım Günü)
August 28, 2026
On behalf of the Turkish Studies Center, Faculty of Political Science, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to all distinguished guests, partners, and volunteers whose invaluable support made the 4th Turkish Open House 2026 (4th Türkiye Tanıtım Günü) a resounding success.
We extend our highest appreciation to the following honorable guests and institutions:
1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Montira Leelakriangsak, Vice President for Academic Affairs, PSU Pattani, for graciously presiding over the opening ceremony and providing steadfast leadership and institutional support.
2. His Excellency Mr. Apirat Sugondhabhirom, the former ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of Türkiye, for delivering an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote address that enriched our academic and cultural discourse.
3. The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT) for their generous sponsorship of 50,000 THB in competition prizes, as well as their continued partnership and cooperation.
4. Dr. Muhammad Amin Chenu, Director General of the Halal Standard Institute of Thailand, for his continued partnership, wisdom, and steadfast cooperation.
5. Yunus Emre Institute, for its vital cultural bridge-building and generous support for the shared budget in organizing this event.
6. Captain Jakkapong Aphimahatham, RTN, Advisor on Development Integration for the Southern Border Provinces, Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC), for graciously delivering greeting remarks and engaging in fruitful discussions on future collaborative opportunities.
7. Asst. Prof. Jehabdulloh Jehsorhoh and Patani Artspace for their key partnership in successfully organizing the painting competition, bringing profound artistic expression and creative vitality to the event.
8. PSU Archery Club, for successfully organizing the archery competition and showcasing traditional archery heritage.
9. The Turkish Students Association in Thailand (TSAT) for organizing an engaging exhibition, conducting an insightful sharing session on living experiences and educational opportunities in Türkiye, and providing invaluable operational support throughout the event.
10. The Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara and the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Bangkok, for their warm participation and supportive video greetings, which underscored the enduring diplomatic and cultural friendship between our two nations.
11. Mr. Sa-aluwee Issama-ae, Director of the Supervision, Follow-up, and Evaluation Group, Pattani Provincial Education Office; Mr. Mahisorn Pattanarat, Deputy Director of the Southern Border Provinces Education Steering Center; and Dr. Sukree Langputeh, Manager of Andaman Anatolia Technology College, for honoring us with his presence at the event.
The enthusiasm and engagement from our distinguished guests, students, faculty, and public participants reflected the interests of Thai people in southern Thailand towards Türkiye and the success in providing academic services to the community. We look forward to continuing this fruitful collaboration in our future endeavors.
With sincere appreciation,
Asst. Prof. Dr. Anwar Koma
Head of Turkish Studies Center
Faculty of Political Science, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand
