Pebble Hills University Distinguished Professor of Education Prof. Dr. PongkitEkvitayavetchanukul Contributes to Thai-Chinese Medical Education Partnership
Pebble Hills University (PHU) is pleased to highlight the recent contribution of Prof. Dr. Pongkit Ekvitayavetchanukul, Distinguished Professor of Education at PHU, in advancing international educational pathways for Thai students.
On 26 October 2026, Prof. Dr. Ekvitayavetchanukul, who also serves as Honorary Advisor to Thailand’s Senate Standing Committee on Education, Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and represents MATH-SCIENCE by Cadet-Tutor, signed a cooperation agreement with Prof. Chen Jun, Dean of International Education at Southern Medical University (SMU) in Guangzhou, China. The agreement aims to guide academically strong Thai students toward future medical study opportunities at SMU, with MATH-SCIENCE providing support to help applicants build academic readiness for international medical education pathways. Scholarship consideration may be available subject to SMU’s criteria and individual assessment.
The signing followed an educational visit by the Thai delegation, which included Dr. PatrapornEkvitayavetchanukul from MATH-SCIENCE’s international affairs division. The visit focused on SMU’s medical curriculum, teaching environment, and the experiences of current Thai medical students studying at the university. Insights gained from these interactions are intended to assist prospective Thai applicants and their families in understanding the transition to overseas medical studies.
Southern Medical University holds strong international recognition, placing in the #51–150 band in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 and joint 284th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. The partnership therefore opens a meaningful pathway for Thai students to pursue medical education at a globally ranked institution.
PHU congratulates Prof. Dr. PongkitEkvitayavetchanukul on this initiative and recognises his continued commitment to expanding quality educational opportunities for Thai learners. His work reflects the University’s support for international collaboration and the development of practical pathways that connect students with reputable overseas institutions.
Further details on the partnership are available in the article published by Frontline Digest.
