The case involving a former lecturer with mental health issues, being sued for a whopping 16 million baht by the university that granted her a Ph.D. scholarship, has drawn the attention of the Higher Education Ministry and a House committee. Both bodies have declared their intent to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Takorn Tantasith, the chair of the House Committee on Higher Education, science, research, and Innovation, unveiled plans for a meeting to be held in Chiang Rai province on December 14. The panel aims to hear the case from both the former lecturer and a representative of Mae Fah Luang University.
Takorn revealed that the former lecturer reached out to him directly via Facebook, prompting the House committee to delve into the issue. The objective is to establish a standard for scholarship applications and repayment.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Higher Education, Science,…
