Politics
Pattani PSU Political Science Faculty Addresses Student-Led Seminar Controversy
The Faculty of Political Science at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, has issued a statement regarding a student-organized seminar that offered activity hours to attendees.
On August 18, 2026, Matichon Online reported that the Faculty of Political Science at Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Pattani Campus, released an official clarification regarding a recent seminar organized by students. The event, which allowed participants to earn credit toward their mandatory activity hours, drew attention due to the nature of the guest speakers invited by the student body.
In its statement, the faculty emphasized that the students' initiative was intended to foster an open space for academic learning and the exchange of diverse viewpoints. The administration noted that the invitation of speakers was a student-led decision aimed at facilitating intellectual discourse within the university environment.
For residents and visitors in the Pattani area, this incident highlights the ongoing dialogue regarding academic freedom and student activism within Southern Thailand’s educational institutions. While the university has defended the intent behind the seminar, the event serves as a reminder of the sensitive balance between student-led initiatives and institutional oversight in the region.
As of now, it remains to be confirmed whether the university will implement new guidelines for future student-organized events or if there will be further administrative review regarding the selection process for guest speakers. Observers are waiting to see if this clarification will satisfy critics or if further discussions regarding the scope of student activities will follow.