Alumni Association of Thailand's University of Commerce Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Charity Concert

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On October 19, Chaiya Tabtiphavatana, president of the Alumni Association of Thailand's University of Commerce, reported that the charity concert marking the association's 50th anniversary held on the evening of October 17 at Anoma 1, Anoma Grand Hotel in Bangkok, was a great success. The event drew a large crowd of alumni from various generations, supporting companies, and distinguished guests including Mr. Parakorn Malakul Na Ayudhya, Princess Jirakom Kitthiyakorn, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanawut Polwichai, Rector of the university. Due to a prior commitment in Malaysia, the Rector appointed Assoc. Prof. Sompong Kaewcharoenpaisarn, Vice-Rector for Operations and Special Affairs, to represent him. Three musical groups—Threeo Khom Huay, Sin Charoen Brothers, and The Palace—performed to entertain the attendees. Established in 1979 (originally named the Alumni Association of Trade College), the association has grown alongside the university as a spiritual center for alumni contributing to the economy, society, and the nation. Proceeds from the concert will support the association and partially fund donations to hospitals lacking medical equipment. The association has consistently organized social activities, including financial and accounting seminars, leadership training programs for Thai-Middle Eastern business, trade and business training, and cultural performances adapted from traditional sets at the Army Club. Future plans include training on AI for business. Past presidents and advisors expressed pride in the event's success and the association's 50-year journey.