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Project Title
Internship in Social Entrepreneurship Based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy
Activity Type
Internship
Program Model
Plan A: GLIP
Eligibility: Exclusively for undergraduate students.
Duration: 1 semester or 3–4 months (depending on the international student's academic calendar) between November 2025 – August 2026.
University Financial Support:
- Tuition fees and other university fees
- On-campus accommodation fees (excluding electricity charges)
- Daily allowance for international students (240 Baht/day)
Eligibility: Exclusively for undergraduate students.
Duration: 1 semester or 3–4 months (depending on the international student's academic calendar) between November 2025 – August 2026.
University Financial Support:
- Tuition fees and other university fees
- On-campus accommodation fees (excluding electricity charges)
- Daily allowance for international students (240 Baht/day)
Duration
November 2025 - January 2026 (3 months)
Student Qualification
1. Academic and Professional Qualifications
1.1 Good academic performance (GPA 3.00 or higher)
1.2 Interest in Thai culture
1.3 Willingness to intern at a Social Enterprise
2. Language and Communication Skills
2.1 Good proficiency in English or Thai language
2.2 Strong cross-cultural communication skills and adaptability
3. Physical Health Requirements
• Good physical health and ability to work in new environments
4. Personal Attributes
• Adaptability and flexibility are required due to the short, intensive nature of the internship.
1.1 Good academic performance (GPA 3.00 or higher)
1.2 Interest in Thai culture
1.3 Willingness to intern at a Social Enterprise
2. Language and Communication Skills
2.1 Good proficiency in English or Thai language
2.2 Strong cross-cultural communication skills and adaptability
3. Physical Health Requirements
• Good physical health and ability to work in new environments
4. Personal Attributes
• Adaptability and flexibility are required due to the short, intensive nature of the internship.
Project Status
Approved
Activity Details
Overview
This internship in Thailand explores social entrepreneurship through the lens of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. Participants will learn to apply this philosophy in the business sector by engaging in hands-on training across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations at a social enterprise. The program concludes with the presentation of a social business model and a corresponding academic paper.
Weekly Plan
| Week | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Studying Thailand’s economic, social, and cultural context. |
| 2 | Studying Thailand’s economic, social, and cultural context. |
| 3 | Exploring community businesses, markets, and local products. |
| 4 | Learning the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy through theory and practice in model areas. |
| 5 | Internship: Organic Production and Processing |
| 6 | Internship: Organic Production and Processing |
| 7 | Internship: Sales and Marketing |
| 8 | Internship: Sales and Marketing |
| 9 | Internship: Sales and Marketing |
| 10 | Internship: Sales and Marketing |
| 11 | Developing a social business model based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. |
| 12 | Developing a social business model based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. |
| 13 | Presenting the social business model. |
| 14 | Writing an academic paper internship field experience. |
| 15 | Writing an academic paper internship field experience. |
| 16 | Presenting the academic paper. |
Project Coordinator
Full Name (EN)
Rudklaw Pampasit
Faculty / Institute
Faculty of Social Sciences
Email
Rudklawp@nu.ac.th