Siam University Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Unauthorised Course

[snoop1130]

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Siam University finds itself embroiled in controversy as the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) threatens legal action over an alleged unauthorised volunteer police training programme. This programme, organised by a Chinese executive, used the university's logo without permission, raising concerns under the Private Higher Education Institutions Act BE 2546 (2003).

 

The programme, which reportedly took place between December 25 and December 27, charged Chinese nationals 38,000 baht (equivalent to US$1,100) each, attracting over 20 participants. Despite its promotion under the university's banner, Siam University has vehemently denied any involvement. President Pornchai Mongkhonvanit has insisted that the institution is merely a victim of misinformation and manipulation.

 

Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi has urged the university to act promptly in addressing the issue, stating that further delay is unwarranted. The university has been given one to two days to file a complaint and expedite its internal investigation. A failure to comply could result in the ministry pursuing legal charges.

 

 

In response, Siam University has launched a fact-finding committee since January 3, uncovering that an external individual, allegedly linked with police officers from Metropolitan Police Bureau 3, had orchestrated the training. Identified as Li Zhang, Assistant to the President for International Activities, the organiser executed the programme without university consent.

 

The incident has sparked concerns around procedural oversight, as Li Zhang purportedly signed a letter under university pretenses. The authenticity of this document, which was to bear the president’s signature or an authorised proxy, remains questionable. Nonetheless, no financial gain was realised by the institution from this event.

 

As the situation unfolds, the university's potential response will determine whether legal actions will proceed, underscoring the importance of adherence to regulatory compliance in collegiate settings.

 

-- 2025-01-08

 

 

[MikeandDow]

They got caught !!!!! now scrabling to blame anyone (Thai way )

[Artisi]

20 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

They got caught !!!!! now scrabling to blame anyone (Thai way )

Normal proceedure. 

[Pouatchee]

I can say first hand, knowing this school very well, that I am not surprised. Defamation laws forbid me from saying the things I know about them.

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Despite its promotion under the university's banner, Siam University has vehemently denied any involvement.

But they used the Universities facilities, that must have been agreed to by someone?

[AustinRacing]

Well at least they provided some kind of training. Ethical scammers?

[mfd101]

Is this the same as the Chinese police-training scandal?

[khunjeff]

So, this "course" is taught by police officers in a university classroom...

 

Police: "we had nothing to do with this"

 

University: "we had nothing to do with this"

 

The mind boggles 🤔

 

 

[Artisi]

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

But they used the Universities facilities, that must have been agreed to by someone?

Oh! We weren't aware of that, but we will thoroughly investigate it and report back sometime in the never-never.