On Thursday, August 21, 2025, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam, graciously invited Professor Dr. Krasae Chanawongse, President of Krirk University, to attend the 2025 UNISSA Convocation Ceremony. This occasion represents the highest honor for Krirk University, as the sole higher education institution from Thailand to be formally invited to participate in this prestigious event royally granted.

On the same occasion, the delegation from Krirk University, the International Islamic College Bangkok (IICB), and the Office of International Affairs, Krirk University, had the esteemed privilege of welcoming His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, who presided over the ceremony.

His Majesty graciously engaged in warm exchanges and imparted royal guidance on education, academic collaboration, and cultural exchange—aimed at strengthening cooperation between Thailand and Brunei, as well as fostering collective progress within ASEAN and the wider Muslim world.

In addition, the President of Krirk University was granted a royal audience and presented a token of goodwill from Thailand, symbolizing friendship, mutual respect, and the strong academic partnership between the two nations and institutions.

Delegation from Krirk University

• Professor Dr. Krasae Chanawongse – President of Krirk University
• Dr. Tassanee Saenchan – Spouse of the President of Krirk University
• Dr. Sarawut Laesan– Assistant to the Chairman for Strategy and Development , Assistant to the Vice President for International Affairs,Vice Dean of International Islamic College Bangkok for Administration and International Affairs.
• Dr. Chanidapha Nunualvuttiwong – Assistant to the Chairman for International Education Development, Director of International Affairs.
• Mr. Piranut  Boonmalert – Lecturer in Islamic Business Administration and Assistant to the Director of the Thai Halal Business Development Center
• Ms. Urassaya Wangboon – Secretary, Thai Halal Business Development Center
• Ms. Fareesy Wangpitug  – International Relations Officer

This historic royal convocation not only reflects the benevolence and graciousness of His Majesty the Sultan toward both the people of Brunei and international partners, but also reaffirms Krirk University’s commitment to advancing academic and cultural collaboration for a shared future between Thailand and Negara Brunei Darussalam.