University students from
Chachoengsao gather outside Pattaya City Hall for a group photo at the
end of their visit.
Urasin Khantaraphan
A group of Chachoengsao university students were given a chance to
observe Pattaya’s administration as they prepare to become government
leaders.
Led by Assistant Professor Nobaporn Khunkha, the 170 humanities and
social-science freshmen from Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University arrived
at Pattaya City Hall March 5 to hear a lectures on Pattaya’s history and
missions from consumer litigator Thummanoon Hinkhum.
Thummanoon explained the city’s election process, mayoral term, council
makeup and legal structure. He also reviewed population and tourist
figures, main industries, the education system and community structure.
After the lecture, Thummanoon led the group to the Pattaya City Council
hall to observe its workings before their mid-day departure.
Student Satreerat Khaekpong, 20, said she was impressed and has learned
a lot about administration she can use during the course.
Saksrot Bunkerdma, 20, said this was his first visit to Pattaya and now
has a better understanding of its workings.
Instructor Nobaporn Khunkha said many of his students had never been to
Pattaya and he wanted them to widen their perspectives.
