The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, organized the International Tea Festival 2025 at the Moonlight Square, PSU Pattani. The event created a learning space for the public and youth in the province and nearby areas to engage with and experience cultures and languages from around the world in a creative way. The festival was presided over by Mrs. Pateemoh Sadeeyamu, Governor of Pattani Province. Asst. Prof. Dr. Thakerng Wongsirichot, Vice President for Academic and International Affairs, delivered the welcome speech, while Prof. Dr. Cherdchai Udomphan, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, reported on the objectives of the event. The ceremony was honored by Mr. Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi, Consul General of Malaysia in Songkhla, Thailand, who extended his congratulations on the proud achievements of the Faculty’s 50 years of excellence in education, research, and community service. The event was attended by administrators, faculty members, and students in a warm and lively atmosphere on August 28, 2025.
Mrs. Pateemoh Sadeeyamu, Governor of Pattani Province, remarked that the International Tea Festival 2025 marks the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus. It stands as an exemplary model of integrating academic learning with real-world experience beyond the classroom. Beyond promoting language practice and cultural learning through the narratives of tea, the event also helps students develop essential soft skills and nurtures the concept of Global Citizenship among youth. Such high-quality activities reflect the faculty’s determination to cultivate capable graduates who are ready to become a driving force in the development of society and the nation in the future.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Thakerng Wongsirichot, Vice President for Academic and International Affairs, added that over the past 50 years, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, PSU Pattani, has acted as a “tea master,” committed to cultivating knowledge in language, culture, and the social sciences to produce graduates ready to serve society. Just like the meticulous brewing of tea that brings out deep flavors, this International Tea Festival serves as a stage reflecting the Faculty’s dedication to not only fostering learning within the classroom but also offering opportunities for learners and the community to experience diverse cultures through tea as a symbol of friendship and global connection.
