SDG 16

SIAM UNIVERSITY · SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful

and inclusive societies

Siam University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in law, international program in Peace Studies and Diplomacy (MAPD), and Political Science which includes major programs in Political Science and Government. According to the Registration Office, (as of October 5, 2025) in 2023, 2024 and 2025, number of students in Law are 1,892, 1,839, and 1,751. The number of students in Political Sciences are 460, 479, and 505 while the international students enrolled in MAPD (Master of Arts in Peace Studies and Diplomacy) are 65, 72, and 65 respectively. In 2024, the proportion of graduates in law to total graduates was 30.88%. Number of Students and Graduates in Law and Civil Enforcement

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World Youth Conference for Peace

Students from Siam University were selected to participate in the 11th ASEAN-China Youth Leaders Cultural Exchange Program and the International Youth Leaders Summit for Peace, in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the All-China Youth Federation for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The event was hosted by The Chinese People’ Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries in Beijing from July 26-30, 2025.

The United Nations International Day of Peace

Siam University has hosted an annual event to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace for 16 years. Initially, in 1981, the event was set on the third Tuesday of September, aiming to stop violence and war worldwide, but was changed to September 21 in 2001. This year's celebration at Siam University was organized under the theme “ACT NOW for a Peaceful World.” It was a powerful day of action and reflection, with inspiring words from ambassadors and students.

Neutral platform to discuss issues

The academic seminar titled “The Global Economic Landscape in the Trump Era: Business Adaptation Strategies” was held on April 29, 2025. The event was organized by the Department of International Business Management, Faculty of Business Administration. The seminar was honored by the presence of Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President of Siam University, and expert discussions were presented on the following topics: “The Impact of Trump’s Economic Policies on Thailand” by Mr. Duangarthit Nithiuthai, Deputy Director-General, Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce, and “Financial Risk and Exchange Rate Management Strategies” by Ms. Penlak Lothuwachai, Director of the Financial Market Analysis and Development Office, Financial Markets Department, Bank of Thailand.“ The session was moderated by Ms. Nititra Chaowpayak, news anchor from JKN18 and TOP NEWS.

Collaboration with Leading Organization

On March 19, 2025, Siam University, led by the President, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, and faculty members, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on research collaboration and human resource development to enhance the justice system with the Nitivaj Institute, Office of the Attorney General.