From 9–16 August 2026, the Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University (LAWCMU), led by Assistant Professor Dr. Chainarong Luengvilai, Dean of the Faculty of Law, together with Assistant Professor Watis Sotthibandhu, Associate Dean for International Relations, and representatives of LAWCMU students, welcomed six exchange students from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) as part of the student exchange program at the Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University. The program was held for the second consecutive year and has continued to attract strong interest from students.

The Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University and IIUM have maintained academic cooperation under an MOU established in 2025, with ongoing student exchange initiatives that provide students with opportunities to learn about law, language, and culture through experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

Throughout the exchange program, the IIUM students were supported and accompanied by five LAWCMU Buddies, who helped facilitate their activities and experiences at the Faculty. The students also participated in academic sessions led by LAWCMU faculty members, environmental law activities organized by the Environmental Law Clinic (ELC), as well as activities focusing on the history and culture of Chiang Mai.

The cultural program was kindly supported by the Lanna Architecture Center at Khum Chao Burirat (Maha-In), where the students had the opportunity to learn about and gain insights into Lanna architecture and its historical significance.

The exchange was therefore not only an opportunity for academic learning, but also a meaningful platform for friendship, intercultural understanding, and memorable experiences shared between Thai and Malaysian students.

Looking ahead, the Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University is scheduled to send Thai students to IIUM, Malaysia, in November 2026, continuing the academic partnership and friendship between the two institutions. Applications for the next exchange program will open soon. Please stay tuned for announcements from the International Relations Office, Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University.