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2007 Graduate Catalog
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
by the Library and Information Services Center, with an excellent collection of up-to-date textbooks, magazines,
and journals. SIIT’s academic programs and faculty members’ offices, as well as the Computer Center, are located
on the second and third floors. Classrooms of various sizes are on the third, fourth, and fifth floors of the building.
The second SIIT building, adjacent to the first one, is a five-story advanced laboratory building with a total area of
about 3,000 m 2 . It was dedicated by Keidanren and FTI to SIIT on October 6, 1998. The Advanced Laboratory
Building houses laboratories for conducting senior projects of fourth-year students, research work of graduate
students, and research projects of faculty members.
Computer Center
SIIT Computer Center is located on the third floor of SIIT building. The center is equipped with microcomputers in
three separate rooms, two of which are used mainly for instruction purpose on programming, mathematical
problem solving, engineering graphic design and professional report preparation, while the other room is used by
students for general computing purposes. Up-to-date software packages are installed via servers on the local area
network allowing students to become proficient with their applications. The local area network system supports
both academic and administrative chores which include the library’s computer-based services,
e-learning/instruction, finance, and the internal mailing system for faculty members and staff. There are a number
of servers for academic purposes in various programs. The local area network is connected to the Internet via the
Thammasat-Rangsit fiber optic backbone. Students, faculty members and staff are provided with an individual
e-mail address and service. Dial-up service is also available. Information on the Institute can be viewed from the
official web page at www.siit.tu.ac.th.
Library and Information Services Center
The Library and Information Services Center is located on the first and second floors of the main building. The
Library has an excellent collection of textbooks (in science and engineering), conference proceedings, reports,
technical magazines, and journals. Electronic access to several international databases is provided. The Library
also has a computerized search system to assist students in locating their information sources.
Students who would like to study by themselves or in groups will find it convenient to study in the Library.
Individual study areas and group study areas are located both on the first and second floors. For group discussion,
students can meet and discuss in the group study rooms on the second floor which provide maximum privacy and
minimum interference.
Furthermore, students can use the main TU library, which is also located at the Rangsit Campus, for their study
and literature searches on social sciences and humanities.
First-Aid Room
The SIIT first-aid room is situated on the ground floor of the main building. It is staffed during office hours by a fully
qualified nurse. The nurse can assist with minor medical problems and, for more serious cases, can arrange timely
transfer to Thammasat University Hospital.
Hospitals
Thammasat University Hospital, located at the Rangsit Campus, provides outpatient, inpatient, and emergency
medical services, as well as other health care services such as X-ray, physical examination, and dental care.
Physicians, nurses, and medical interns are available 24 hours a day. Students are eligible to receive discounts for
room charges and services.
There are also several private hospitals near the Navanakorn Industrial Estate which is only a 5-minute drive from
the Rangsit Campus.
Student Activities Center
A spacious student activities center is adjacent to the main building. There is a range of facilities available for
student use including air-conditioned meeting rooms, and a food and drink area.
Student activities are coordinated by the student committee under the supervision of the Assistant Director for
Student Affairs. All student activities must conform to the SIIT and TU regulations.
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