Preface

The Student Handbook will help you cope your academic and social life at AIT.
There is no doubt that you will get much more if you are well informed on AIT
regulations, services and facilities.
This handbook is up-to-date at the time of printing. However, changes in regulations and procedures may be made before the next edition of the Student Handbook is published. Important changes will be announced via email and the on-line
Bulletin. This handbook is accessible on-line at
http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/student_handbook.pdf.
Be well informed and make the best of your life at AIT.
Student Affairs Unit
Student Office

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Table of Contents

I. Introducing AIT

II. Student Bill of Rights

III. Student Code of Conduct

IV. Guidance for New Students

10

V. Student Affairs and the Career Center @ AIT

VI. Harassment Policy

13

VII. Substance Abuse Policy

25

VIII. Environment Policy

26

IX. Student Organizations and Student Participation in Institute Governance

l Student Union
l Nationality Associations
l Student Participation in Institute Governance

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28
29

19

X. Campus Facilities and Services

l Student Accommodation
30
l Visas
37
l Banking
39
l Dining
39
l Sports and Recreation
40
l Movies on Campus
41
l Religious Services
41
l Mails
41
l AIT Reception
42
l Media and Communications Unit
42
l Books and Office Supplies
43
l English Language Training and Advising
43
l Library
44
l Internet and Other Campus Wide IT Services 44
l Child Schooling
45
l Medical Examination and Emergency 47
48
l Security Service

XI. Getting Around

l On Campus
l Off Campus

51
51

XII. Commuting and Travels Within/Outside Thailand

52

XIII. Shopping and Other Service

54

XIV. Fund Raising and Alumni Affairs Office 55

XV. Whom to Contact

56

I. Introducing AIT
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is a leading international higher learning institute of engineering and
technology, environment, resources and development, and management.
AIT offers the opportunity to study at an advanced international level at an Asian institution with a strong reputation
for applied research. Many progressive developments in the application of engineering, technology, management,
and sustainable development have originated at AIT.
At its beautiful main campus located just north of Bangkok, Thailand, AIT operates as a self-contained international
community with a cosmopolitan approach to living and learning.
Since 1959, AIT has carried out its mission to develop highly qualified and committed professionals who play a
leading role in the regions sustainable development and its integration into the global economy by supporting technological change and sustainable development through higher learning, research, capacity building and outreach.
AITs renowned degree programs are administered by its School of Engineering and Technology; School of Environment, Resources and Development; and School of Management. Students benefit from challenging academic
programs and exciting faculty-student research projects. All academic programs are conducted in English.
Few institutions of higher learning are as international as AIT with more than 60-70 % of its students coming
from outside of Thailand. The Institute maintains a close connection between education, research and industry. It
partners with notable public and private sector entities throughout the Asian region and with some of the worlds
top universities and international organizations.
AITs main campus offers fast and easy access to Bangkok, a city at the crossroads of East, Southeast and South
Asia. AIT has also established a key learning center in Vietnam.
With friends all over the globe, a strong history of academic excellence, and an enduring reputation for responding to emerging regional and global challenges such as climate change and sustainability, AIT is advancing new
understanding and applying relevant technological solutions across Asia through its knowledge hub in Thailand.

AIT Quick Facts

Students:
Faculty:

Alumni:
Partners:
Schools:
Research and Outreach Centers:
Research & Outreach Projects:
Academic Programs:
Courses:
Research Staff:

1,700+ from 60+ countries

75 internationally recruited Faculty from 20+ countries and
101 Adjunct faculty members/visiting faculty
20,000+ postgraduate-level graduates from 89 countries
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II. Student Bill of Rights

Students Rights

Student Bill of Rights

A. Academic Rights
1. Students have the right to receive regular and scheduled instruction and guidance consistent with
the aims and descriptions of the courses for which they have registered.
2. Students have the right to receive regular scheduled guidance from members of their thesis
committee, and additional guidance and academic support as might be reasonably required.
3. Students have the right to meet their instructors to ask questions about or to discuss course
material, both during scheduled office hours and at scheduled appointments.
4 Students have the right to meet their advisors to receive suggestions and discussions either during
scheduled office hours or at a scheduled appointment. Students have the right to reasonable access
to responsible faculty members to discuss problems.
5. Students have the right to choose elective courses offered at the Institute, within the framework of
their degree program and in line with Institute policy.
6. Students have the right to have classes scheduled within regular class hours. If make-up classes are
scheduled out of regular class hours, the re-scheduled classes should not clash with the schedules
of students in the class.
7. Students have the right to attend classes for which they have registered, and to express dissent
against or support for any teachers views or any data presented in the course of instruction
without fear of retribution from any faculty member or fellow student. This does not, however, give
the student the right to disrupt class, obstruct teaching, infringe upon the rights of others to learn or
teach in a peaceful environment, or in any way violate the Institutes Policies and Procedures, for
the freedom to teach is as important as the freedom to learn.
8. Students have the right to expect that their grade in a course should be determined only by academic
achievement consistent with the aims and content of that course. At the beginning of the course,
the instructor should make known the criteria that will be considered in determining the grade such
as class attendance, class participation, papers, examinations, projects and presentations.
9. Students have the right to have papers and tests graded and returned within a reasonable amount
of time. In the case of final exams, students have the right to be given access to their exam scores
and final grades and papers.
10. Students have the right to have their final exams according to pre-defined schedules and during the
Institutes exam period. All students have the right to have their exams scheduled without timetable
conflicts or clashes.

B. Non - Academic Rights

11. All students have the right to the opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits of the
programs in AIT in line with institute policy. No one may be excluded on the basis of nationality,
race, social background, gender, age, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, disability,
economic status, or political belief or affiliation.
12. Financial aid offered and officially accepted will not be revoked without just cause, and only
following Institute principles and policies. The student will be notified, and allowed to appeal.
13. Students have the right to work on-campus according to the rules and regulations set by the Institute.
14. Students have the right to use the resources of the Institute in accordance with the rules concerning
their use.
15. Students have the right to freedom of expression.
16. All students have the right to have opportunity to participate in the Student Union and student
organizations, sports and other activities on campus.
17. All students have the right to fair and reasonable treatment by other members of the AIT community.
18. All students have the right to a peaceful, healthy learning environment in which free discussion is
encouraged in the common interest of the pursuit of knowledge.
19. Students have the right to assemble and invite any speaker so long as such assemblies cause
no harm to persons or property, do not disrupt the campus community, do not otherwise violate
Institutes policies, and so long as the Institute administration is properly informed in advance.
20. Students have the right to privacy of their person and belongings. The fact that a student resides on
campus does not imply consent to search the students person, belongings, or residence by anyone
except an official of the Institute in possession of probable cause that the student is engaged in

activity that violates Institutes policies and procedures

or is likely to cause harm to his or her own person or
that of others.
21. Students with physical or learning disabilities have the
right to appropriate accommodation to facilitate their
participation in academic activities.
22. Students have the right to access all Institute policies
that affect their academic and non-academic lives at
the Institute.
23. If a student feels that his/her rights have been violated, he or she has the right to redress through
the Institutes grievance process.

Students Responsibilities
1. Each student is responsible for learning the contents and the skills required by his or her courses.
2. Students are responsible for attending their classes. They are expected to arrive by the beginning
of the class, and remain for the class period. Students are responsible for notifying their instructors
of extended absences due to illness or other reasons.
3. Each student is responsible for being honest and responsible in all of his or her classes. Students
will not cheat on examinations, copy another students work, plagiarize from secondary sources or
from other students or engage in any other forms of academic dishonesty.
4. If a student misses a class or examination, he or she is responsible for making up the work, and for
turning in any assignments due.
5. The student is responsible for arranging with faculty any modifications of class requirements
necessitated by special needs, such as medical conditions, physical disabilities, or learning
disabilities.
6. Students must use the AIT Library and all educational resources of the Institute in a responsible
manner. Students may not deface or vandalize books, periodicals, and/or computer resources in
the AIT Library as well as computer lab hardware, software and related equipment. Students must
abide by the Institutes acceptable use policy for IT resources.
7. Students are responsible for respecting the rights of other members of the Institute, and for treating
them fairly, regardless of nationality, race, social background, gender, age, marital status, family
status, sexual orientation, disability, economic status, or political belief or affiliation.
8. Students are responsible for sincerely performing every course evaluation.
9. Students are responsible to plan their own work loads, so that they complete all assignments by
the due dates. Students are responsible for ensuring that they develop sensible work patterns to
complete the assigned work.
10. While students have the right to freedom of expression, including the right to dissent, protest, or
take reasoned exception to the information and views offered in any course, this expression must
not interfere with the rights of others, impede the progress of instruction, or disrupt the processes
of the Institute. Students are responsible for expressing their views in a reasonable and orderly
fashion.
11. Students are responsible for knowing the Institutes Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) and other rules
and regulations as these affect their lives at AIT, and for abiding by those P&Ps.
12. Students are responsible for the proper use of the dormitories and other facilities.
13. Students are responsible for informing and getting permission from their advisors before leaving
the country.
14. Students are responsible for raising their voice if they face problems in their academic and
non-academic whole student community.

III. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Students at AIT are expected to meet the highest standards of personal, ethical and moral conduct. Good
conduct and academic honesty are fundamental to the mission of AIT as an institution devoted to the pursuit
of excellence in education and research, and to the service of the region and society.
Student misconduct includes academic misconduct and also encompasses conduct which impairs the
reasonable freedom of other persons to pursue their studies or research or to participate in the life of the
Institute.
It is important that all students are familiar with the rules under which they attend the Institute, use facilities,
and are assessed. Ignorance of the rules is not an acceptable defense against charges of misconduct.
Concerns about what constitutes misconduct either in general or specific situations may be referred to the
Head, Student Office for general advice.

Academic Misconduct
Student Academic Misconduct means:
a) breach of such rules or guidelines relating to student academic conduct as may be prescribed by
the AIT Board and the Policy and Procedure Statements defined by the AIT Administration and the
Academic Senate;
b) misconduct relating to assessment or examinations; and
c) any other conduct (the general nature of which has been made known to students) regarded as
misconduct according to current academic usage.

Policies and Procedures on Cheating

Student Code of Conduct

Definition
Cheating in an examination, assignment or research project is dealt with as an offence. It involves
any of the following actions*:

1. Students having unauthorized items, devices or texts (as defined by the instructor) at his/her desk
in an examination room during an examination;
2. Making use of unauthorized items, devices or texts in an assignment, research project or during
an examination;
3. Copying from the examination book of another student during an examination or copying from
another students assignment or research project;
4. Soliciting help from another student during an examination;
5. Intentionally giving help to another student during the examination; and
6. Acting in any way, whether before, during or after, so as to assist another student to obtain an
unfair advantage in an examination, assignment or research project.

Procedures for Investigation and Disciplinary Action

1. Record. If there is suspicion of cheating during an examination, in an assignment or a research
project, the instructor/invigilator should immediately call the attention of the student and put a notation
on segments of the exam, assignment or project where cheating has been suspiciously committed.
2. Incident Report. The instructor/invigilator should seek an explanation from the student at the end of
the examination or when the assignment or project was submitted, and submit an incident report to
the Field of Study Coordinator, who should then notify the School Dean.
3. Interview of Student. The instructor/invigilator, Field of Study Coordinator and the School Dean will
decide based on the incident report, whether the case can be handled at the School level.

If it can be handled at the School, the Field of Study Coordinator together with the instructor/ invigilator
will interview the student. The student can be accompanied by his/her advisor. Notes of the interview
will be recorded and should be agreed upon by all parties.

4. Without Evidence of Cheating. If the interview panel is satisfied that there is no evidence of cheating,
the Field of Study Coordinator and the instructor/invigilator may recommend to the School Dean to
give no penalty.
5. With Concrete Evidence of Cheating. However, if cheating was proven, the Field of Study Coordinator
and the instructor/invigilator may recommend to the School Dean to disregard the original examination
score and require the student to submit an equivalent piece of work or retake a different version of the
examination. Upon receipt of the retake, the School Dean may decide to:
l Downgrade by 1 step the grade the student will receive upon repetition of the exam or resubmission of the assignment/project;
l Give a score of zero for the specific exam, project or assignment; or
l Give a failing grade or F for the course; or
l Recommend the student for suspension or dismissal

The penalty will depend on the seriousness of the offence. The student will have the usual right to
appeal against the decision. The appeal should be addressed to the School Dean.

6. Suspension or Dismissal from the Institute. If School Dean feels that there is evidence of serious
dishonesty and the recommendation of the Field of Study Coordination and instructor/invigilator was
suspension or dismissal, the matter should be elevated to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
7. Procedures for Assessment at the Administration.
l The Head, Student Office will be delegated or anybody on behalf of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs to interview the student concerned.
l Upon receipt of the incident report based on students interview, the Vice President for Academic
Affairs will then appoint a neutral investigating committee consisting of members from outside the
School where the student belongs.
l The investigating committee should consider all the available evidence, including that of the incident
report submitted by the School, and the student accused. The committee will then submit to the
Vice President for Academic Affairs a report of its findings and, if it wishes, a recommendation on
action. This report should be submitted promptly, if possible permitting the required action to be
taken before the beginning of the next semester.
8. Penalty at the Disposal of the Administration. On receipt of the recommendation of the investigating
committee, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will determine the appropriate penalty depending
on the seriousness of the offense. The Vice President for Academic Affairs may:
l No penalty; or
l Downgrade by 1 step the grade the student will receive upon repetition of the exam or resubmission of the assignment/project;
l Give a score of zero for the specific exam, project or assignment; or
l Give a failing grade or F for the course; or
l Suspend the student from the Institute for a specific period; or
l Recommend dismissal especially if there is evidence that the incident is already the second offence, a report to the Academic Senate should be made for decision.

The penalty will depend on the seriousness of the offence. The student will have the usual right to
appeal against the decision. The appeal should be addressed to the Vice President for Academic
Affairs.

9. Dismissal and Appeal. A student found guilty of grave cheating by the School Dean, the Vice President
for Academic Affairs and the Academic Senate may be dismissed. If the student pursues an appeal
to the President, the Tribunal of Appeals may be convened.

Plagiarism and Failure to Acknowledge Sources

All members of the AIT community are expected to comply with the relevant Institute policy and procedures
in the conduct of research and to observe high standards of academic integrity and ethical behavior in
publishing research outputs by self-regulation and by adherence to professional standards. Serious deviations from commonly accepted practices in the academic community constitute academic misconduct,
including, but not limited to the following:
1. Deliberate fabrication of information, including falsification of data, credentials or other academicallyrelated information.
2. Appropriation of research work done by others, including plagiarism e.g. presenting methods, data
or conclusions from a research project in which one has had no involvement, and direct copying of
textual material with intentional omission of acknowledgements.
3. Use of data of a confidential nature, particularly that of a contracted research where secrecy may be
necessary for a limited period, for ones personal advantage or that of a third party.
4. Intentional or reckless violation of the principles of authorship.
5. Other conduct which seriously deviates from accepted ethical standards in scholarship.
Difference of interpretation or judgment, or honest error, do not constitute academic misconduct.
AIT has a new procedure to help enforce the Institutes anti-plagiarism policy thru the Turnitin anti-plagiarism software. This software is available for checking all written assignments in all classes as well as for
special study reports, proposals and thesis drafts. With its routine use it is hoped that this will increase
awareness of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.

Student Code of Conduct

From August 15, 2007 onwards, all theses and research studies will be subject to electronic anti-plagiarism
check before final defense can be conducted. All doctoral dissertations will be subject to check before
they can be sent to the external examiner. Please see Section V of Academic Integrity in Research and
Publication on the Policy and Procedures web page for details:
http://203.159.12.3/interimcodes/PandP/Standards/docs/pandp/AA/AA-4-1-1.pdf

Student Misconduct
Student misconduct of a kind that impairs the reasonable freedom of other persons to pursue their studies
or research or to participate in the life of the Institute includes such activity as:
a) breach of any rule relating to student conduct at AIT;
b) conduct which unduly disrupts or interferes with a class, a meeting or any other official activity within
the Institute;
c) conduct detrimental to Institute property, such as stealing, destroying or deliberately damaging laboratory equipment or any Institute property ;
d) stealing, destroying, impairing the accessibility of or defacing any part of the Library/any Institute
property or stealing/shoplifting from Institute vendors, off-campus vendors or from private individuals;
e) using AIT computing or communications facilities in a manner which is illegal or which will be detrimental
to the rights and properties of others;
f) acting so as to cause students or staff or other persons within the Institute to fear for their personal safety;

g) refusing or failing to identify oneself truthfully when so required by a member of the academic staff or
other officer of the Institute
h) violation of the Institutes Acceptable Use Policy of its information technology resources.

Discipline and Penalties

Discipline
Given the maturity of the student body, there is no reason to think that disciplinary action will be required
more frequently. However, when a case does arise, it is helpful to know what procedures should be followed and the penalties applied.
The following procedures have been approved by the President and have been endorsed by the Student
Union.
1. A complaint against a student should be made to the Head, Student Office. If the matter cannot be
settled informally the complaint must be confirmed in writing and be presented by the complainant to the Head, Student Office, who will decide whether or not to proceed with an investigation.
2. a. If an investigation is authorized, a meeting of the Standing Disciplinary Commission will be
convened thru the Vice President for Academic Affairs (who is also the Chair), which
constitutes the following membership:
Secretary of the Commission (to be appointed by the VPAA)
Head, Student Office
Additional members for cases involving students may consist of:

Dean concerned
Field of Study / Area of Study Coordinator concerned
Student Advisor
Coordinator, Student Affairs Unit
Student Union President
b. Before the Commission convenes, the Head, Student Office will inform the student concerned
of the complaint made against him or her.
c. The student against whom the complaint has been made shall have the right to be present
while the Commission hears the evidence against him or her. He/She may question witnesses.
d. The Commissions first responsibility will be to determine, as far as possible, the truth of the
complaint made and its seriousness and make recommendations of disciplinary measures
to be taken, if any.

Penalties

The most extreme penalty that the Institute can impose is expulsion. Otherwise, he/she may face:

suspension for a stated period;

expulsion or suspension from the dormitory;
prohibition from entering certain AIT buildings;
suspension of library privileges;
temporary or permanent suspension of the students access to the Institutes information
technology resources;
a fine of Baht 2000 or 3x the cost of the item for theft;
a public warning;
performance of some useful task in the community or on the campus;
being declared persona non grata;
prohibition from being employed at the Institute

IV. Guidance for New Students

The Institute understands the stress confronting new students. To assist in this crucial time, the Institute has
put in place a well-developed support structure that will help students during the settling-in period. Before
classes start, the Institute holds an all-day institute-wide orientation for all new students. After that, another
orientation follows in each School, Thematic Area and Field of Study. On the orientation day, incoming students are briefed on what to expect in their years of study at the Institute.

Arrival on Campus
New students are expected to arrive within a period of 3 days before the first day of the semester. Please
bring an extra copy of the Offer Letter and Certificate of Admission for accommodation purposes. Get in
touch with the Student Office located at the Ground Floor of Administration Building upon arrival. Get to know
your campus and make sure you contact the Student Union for practical advices. All students are required to
bring one passport size photo (4 cm x 6 cm) to be attached to the registration form. For non-Thai students,
four additional photos must be submitted to the Government Relations Unit for visa. Please write your full
name, AIT School, and Nationality at the back of all photographs.
The first day of the semester is normally devoted for student registration and orientation seminar. The second
day is for AIT Writing Test and Library Orientation. All new students are required to attend the orientation
seminar. Students who attended the Bridging Program are also required to register and attend the orientation seminar.
Students who have submitted all the required documents for admissions and proof of payment of first semester fees can register even before the formal registration date.
Please note that the Student ID Card and Internet Access/Log-in Password will only be issued after submission of all the required documents and payment of first semester fees. Photo taking for Student ID is done
by the Registry Unit. ID is printed at minimum cost of 100 Baht.

Writing Test for Registration/Enrolment

Guidance for New Students

All degree program students (including CAS and Certificate leading to Master) must take the AIT Writing
Test (AIT-WT) upon arrival on campus. Students will only be allowed to enroll for courses after they have
taken the AIT-WT.

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Students on AIT Administered Scholarships

If you were offered an AIT administered scholarship, please remember that the conditions of the award are
not negotiable. The scholarship bursary is only a contribution towards the cost of books, food and miscellaneous expenses. You may find it necessary to supplement this allowance from your own funds.
All scholarship recipients are advised to bring advanced personal funds (about US$100) to cover at least
the first 2 weeks living on campus as the 1st month bursary is normally provided 2 weeks after enrollment.
A minimum fee deposit of 500 Baht is required to open a bank account and another 300 Baht for ATM card
at the local bank on campus which is located at the Administration Building.
A scholarship recipient who, without AIT approval, leaves the Institute before completing the program of
study is liable to repay the equivalent amount of the grant which was utilized up to the period of leaving AIT.

Students on External / Self-Support or AIT Fellowships

As you have agreed to the conditions of the offer of admission, you are expected to have understood the
stipulations in the offer as Self-Support, External-Support or AIT Fellowship holder. These conditions are not
negotiable and cannot be changed after enrollment.
The first semester fees must be paid in advance and/or fully paid up upon enrolment but not later than the
deadline for adding/dropping of courses, otherwise you will not be allowed to register. For the Masters
Program in SERD and SET fields, Baht 188,000 for registration fee and tuition fees for 12 credits, for MBA
students in SOM, the advance payment of Baht 216,000 for registration and tuition fees for 14 credits; for the
Doctoral Program Baht 216,000 for registration fee and tuition fees for 14 credits should be paid in advance.

With the exception of the first semester where fixed tuition fee is required to be paid in advance, the tuition
invoice will be charged according to the actual number of credits taken during the semester. Therefore, the
tuition for any additional credits taken beyond the number of credits covered by the advanced payment
should be settled within 30 days after the adding/dropping date of the semester. An interest penalty of 1.5%
per month will be imposed after adding/dropping date.
If the total number of credits taken during the semester is less than the number of credits covered by the
advanced payment, the balance will be carried forward to the next semester.
Payments may be made by bank transfer, cash or bank draft payable to ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Additional tuition charges will be levied for courses taken beyond the compulsory credit requirements
and invoiced separately in the final semester
A student is charged a registration fee of Baht 20,000 per semester as standard fee to maintain the status
and privileges of an AIT student. This also applies to students who are on research leave, sick leave, on exchange leave and for those who have been extended in their study program. Students must submit a leave
form if they are travelling out of the country.
The registration fee is not refundable after you have completed registration at AIT. Further, there will be no
refund of tuition fees if you resign after the deadline for adding and dropping of courses.
If a student abandons his/her studies or if he/she is dismissed from his/her studies due to not faithfully pursuing
the academic objectives of his/her scholarship or due to disciplinary reasons and leave the Asian Institute of
Technology before completing his/her program of study, he/she shall forthwith not be entitled for any refund
on tuition and fees paid and shall be liable to pay back to the Institute equivalent amount of funding that has
been spent.
For further inquiries, please contact the Admissions and Scholarships Unit.

Other Campus Fees

Medical Insurance

Visa
Extension

Student Union Fee

Baht 1,090 is the initial premium for August Intake (for 5 months), to be
renewed in January semester of the following year; for students studying
in January and August semesters, the annual premium is Baht 2,599; for
students graduating in May or during the inter-semester, the final premium
is Baht 1,509 for standard insurance plan. Students who have other existing
medical plans can submit an exemption request and show proof of insurance
before the start of the premium year, i.e. before 01 September for August Intake
and 01 February for January Intake.
Baht 1,900 per year of educational visa extension
Baht 150 per semester as contribution to the Student Union. Please pay to the
Cashier at the AIT Finance Department

Penalty for Late Payment for Tuition and Fees:

1. All New Students
With regard to new students, first semester fees must be paid in advance and/or fully paid up upon
enrolment, otherwise they will not be allowed to register.
For first semester and succeeding semesters, if fees remained unpaid:
(i) Thirty (30) days after the deadline for adding/dropping of courses, interest penalty of 1.5% per
month will be imposed.
(ii) If fees remain unpaid until the start of the succeeding semester, viewing of grades, transcripts and
registration for that semester will be disallowed and the students status shall be recommended
for dismissal due to financial liability.

If the fees remain unpaid at the end of two consecutive semesters including the semester in
which the student was suspended due to financial liability, the student shall be recommended for
dismissal.

Once dismissed, the Admissions and Scholarships Unit will notify the concerned advisor, field of
study and School Dean of the students dismissal. Writing-off of outstanding student bills will have
to be endorsed by the concerned Dean and approved by the President.

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(iii) A student recommended for dismissal may appeal to Tribunal of Appeals composed of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs, Dean, Field of Study Coordinator, Advisor, Head-Student Office,
Student Union President, and the Head-Finance.
(iv) Final semester students with unpaid fees will have their transcript and diploma withheld. Release
of graduation documents will only be done after payment of all unpaid fees. Interest penalty of
1.5% per month will apply on outstanding fees of graduating students.
(v) Provisional transcripts are not provided to students with outstanding fees.
(vi) Overdue accounts shall be reviewed periodically and follow-up on collections shall be initiated.
(vii) Students who are holders of externally-managed scholarships ((Externally-Supported/Sponsored
Students who sought their own funds) should submit the certified financial assurance form duly
signed by their sponsors with invoicing details.
(viii) Sponsors of students who are holders of externally-managed scholarships ((Externally-Supported/
Sponsored Students who sought their own funds) will be invoiced for outstanding fees and requested to send AIT a note detailing when and how payment will be made.
(ix) Provisional transcripts are not provided to students with outstanding fees.
2. Holders of AIT-Administered Scholarships and those under Active MoU/MoA/LoA (Donor-Funded
Students)
i) With regard to students who received AIT-administered scholarships and those who are covered
by active MoU/MoA/LoA with AIT, credit is extended automatically for outstanding tuition and
registration fees. For these students, interest penalty for delayed payments of such fees will not
be applied.
ii) Students with donor funding who resigned after the deadline for adding and dropping of courses
will be liable to repay the total amount of tuition and registration fees that have been charged to
the donor.

Guidance for New Students

Student Research Grant - Advance And Settlement

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This is applicable to all students initiating research from January 2015 semester (with or without
scholarships).
Student research expenses will be based on the consideration of each committee and the field
of study.
In case the student needs advance payment, the maximum advance per time is 15,000 Baht.
This would have to be approved by the Program Committee Chair and the FoS Coordinator. The
student is requested to settle the advance three weeks before graduation (by 4 May 2015). The
settlement should be supported by collated appropriate receipts containing the name Asian Institute of Technology.

The procedures for receiving advance and settlement are as follows:

A. Request for student research advance
1. Complete the Student Research Expense - Advance (SRA) form which must be approved by the
School and submit to Finance for payment to student.
2. This advance is only a loan by AlT to the student. Final research expenses must be accounted
for in the Student Research Expenses - Settlement (SRS).
B. Request for settlement of student research advance
1. Student to complete SRS form.
2. The settlement should be supported by collated receipts issued under the name of Asian Institute
of Technology. For the items which have no receipts by nature (i.e taxi fare), the student is requested to report in a separate form called Expenses declared with no receipts with details of
the spending, date and place to be clearly specified. Total collated receipts and expenses with no
receipts (as reported in the no receipts form) must be equivalent to total settlement amount.
3. The approved SRS form to be submitted to Finance to settle students advance. The outstanding
balance (a. more settlement balance than advance: AlT owes student or b. less settlement balance
than advance: student owes AlT) will appear in student SIS record. It will be settled together with
other balance when student prepares the clearance form for graduation.
The relevant forms are attached and can be downloaded
at: http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/current-students/sre-advance.xls
http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/current-students/sre-settle.xls

V. STUDENT AFFAIRS AND THE CAREER CENTER @ AIT

The Student Affairs Unit is responsible for all non-academic matters relating to students. In a multinational
environment such as AIT campus, the Student Affairs Units role and functions are to advice and counsel
students on:

1. Student Welfare Matters

Gender related matters
Personal Counseling
l Dispute Mediation
l Any other problem that a student may
wish to seek advise
l
l

2. Feeling of Academic Inadequacy

3. Difficulties with English Language
4. Medical Insurance/AIT Student Health Benefits Program
All new AIT degree program students (except those under EMBA-BKK and Special Program students)
are required to take compulsory standard medical insurance plan from Generali Life Assurance (Thailand) Co. Ltd. The standard plan, which entails an annual premium covers certain costs for hospitalization, outpatient treatment, dental as well as life plus personal accident but not major medical expenses.
Initial premium for August Intake is Baht 1,090 for five months, to be renewed in January at Baht
2,599 for the yearly premium. The medical card issued 2 weeks after the months of February can be
presented to the network hospitals listed in the Generali Manual (including AIT Clinic). Those who avail
of the medical plan who visit hospitals not in the Generali Manual can also reimburse medical expenses
from the Generali Life Assurance (Thailand) directly to their bank account provided upon application. This
can only be done after submitting the ORIGINAL MEDICAL RECEIPT and a DOCTORS CERTIFICATE
to the Student Affairs Unit. Any student who may want upgraded health benefits may avail of the other
options provided by the company as described in their manual. Further information on the compulsory
medical insurance can be obtained from the Student Affairs Unit.
Donor and externally-funded students may consult the Admissions and Scholarships Unit if their sponsors
have provisions for such. If not, they are enjoined to subscribe to the plan just like any other new student.
Medical Insurance Exemption Request
Students who have other existing medical plans can submit an exemption request and show proof of
insurance, i.e. copy of other medical insurance card and AIT ID, before the start of the premium year
(before 31 August for August Intake or 31 January for the January Intake). If it meets AIT requirements
and will be approved by the AIT Medical Doctor, they can be exempt from the compulsory health insurance and any charges for it.
Questions about the plan, enrollment, claim should be directed to
Generali Life Assurance (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Hotline 09-499-6918 Fax: (662) 685 3829,
E-mail address: [email protected]
Website: http://www.generalithailand.com or stop by to speak with our Medical Officer at the AIT Medical
Clinic or at the Student Affairs Unit.

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GROUP HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE

Schedule of Health Insurance Benefit
(Sickness / Accident)

Benefit Amount

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Benefit Schedule

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A. Group Hospital and Surgical Benefit per

one disability
1. Room & Board and Nursing Service Charges
/day (Unlimited)
I.C.U. per day (Max. 15 days per disability)
2. Other Hospital Services (Max. per disability)
Ambulance Service Charge (Included No.2)
3. Surgical Fees - (Non-Schedule)
4. In-Hospital Doctors Consultation (Unlimited)
5. Emergency OPD Treatment by accident within
24 hours and OPD Follow-up within 31 days
(Max per accident)
6. Specialists Consultation Fee
(Included No.2 or No.3 above)

Standard Plan
Student Only

Voluntary Plan for

Staff & Student

Plan 1

Plan 2

Plan 3

800

2,000

2,500

1,600
4,000
5,000
15,000
30,000
35,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
20,000 35,000 40,000
400
1,000
1,200
2,000
3,500
4,000
2,000

3,500

4,000

-
-

800,000
2,000

1,000,000
2,500

500

1,100

1,600

D. X-Ray & Lab Test

(Max. per disability for accident)
(Max. per policy year for illness)

2,000
2,000

4,000
4,000

5,000
5,000

E. Dental Benefit
Scaling, Filling, Extraction and Treatment of

Root Nerve
Max. per visit per day
Max. per policy year

500
2,500

800
4,000

900
4,500

1,090
2,599

3,129
7,464

4,160
9,924

1,509

4,335

5,764

B. Supplementary Major Medical

Max. per disability (Co-Insurance 80/20)
Max. Room & Board per day
C. Out-Patient Benefit
(1 visit/day and max. 30 visits/year)

Total Premium per person (Baht)

August Semester Intake (5 months)
January & August Semesters (12 mos.) &
onwards/yearly rate
January Semester Intake (7 mos)
Remark:

1. Plan 1 is Standard Plan for students only.

2. Plan 2 & 3 is Voluntary Plan for Staff & Students of AIT.

Exclusions of Generali Health Insurance Benefit

No benefit shall be payable under any of the following occurrences:

1. Self-destruction or intentional self-inflicted injuries or any attempted threat conditions related to
functional disorders of the mind including without limitation anxiety, depression, neurosis, psychosis, neurasthenia, drug addiction or alcoholism, communicable disease requiring isolation or
quarantine under the law, genetic disease or congenital anomalies
2. Sickness or injury arising directly or indirectly wholly or partly from war, declared or undeclared,
revolutions or any warlike operations, riot and civil commotion, strikes, terrorists activities or participation in brawl.
3. Nuclear weapon, radiation or radioactive from nuclear fuel or any nuclear drugs in accordance
with nuclear fuel burning and fission
4. Whilst the Insured Member is in the course of committing a felony by attention or whilst under
arrest by authorities because of such a felony, except for petty offence or offence that can be
compromised.
5. Cosmetic treatment or surgery for purposes of beautification or plastic surgery, except primary
surgery from accident, treatment from acnes, brown spots, scurf, hair dropping, examination or
surgery which is selective.
6. Pre-existing conditions for which the Insured member had injury or sickness during 90 days
preceding the effective date of coverage, unless the Insured Member affected by these conditions
has been insured under this Supplementary Contract for 12 consecutive months.
7. Treatment caused directly or indirectly, wholly or partly, by Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) or any Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
8. Convalescence treatment, treatment of abnormal function related with sleeping, disorders of a
functional nature including without limitation constipation, dyspepsia, indigestion, anorexia.
9. Treatment resulting from menopause, communicable sex disease, sterilization of either sex,
treatments pertaining to infertility, treatment for birth control, pregnancy and any complications,
childbirth, miscarriage or abortion.
10. Treatment for purpose of physical therapy, general physical or medical check-up, any treatment
which is not medically necessary, special nursing care, X-ray or tests for purpose of diagnosis only.
11. Any dental or gingiva treatment or surgery of any nature whatsoever except procedure necessitated by damage to sound natural death as a result of an Injury. Eye examination and eyeglasses
procedure.
12. Unnecessarily incurred expenses and any expenses that are not related with treatment of the
disease, (e.g. medicine, appliance & equipment, laboratory), service charge, personnel service
charge such as telephone, extra meal, drugs purchased without doctors prescription.

Medical Insurance for dependents of AIT students

Generali Thailand agrees to provide insurance coverage for dependent of AIT students under the
following conditions:
1. All dependents have to complete the health declaration form and get approval from Generali before
the effective date.
2. Generali allows dependents to apply for insurance at semester period only.Addition of dependents
within the valid period of insurance is not allowed by Generali

5. Student Employment/Career Counseling

The Career Center @ AIT assists students make informed decisions by providing the resources,
programs and counseling that will lead to different career options to internships opportunities, part-time
(on and off-campus) jobs, exchange programs or ideas where to go best for further education.
The Career Center @ AITs services revolves around:
1. Career Counseling and Placement Assistance
2. Student Assistantship/Internship Guidance

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3. Further Studies and Exchange Program Counseling

For more information on the Career Center @ AIT activities,
please visit www.careercenter.ait.asia
The Student Affairs Unit can be reached at tel. ext. 6744 or visit us
at Ground Floor, Administration Building.

Policies and Procedures on Student Assistantship

1. Students registered for the master or bachelor degree are:
i. eligible for employment on an hourly basis as Student Assistant, Student Research Assistant or
Student Teaching Assistant. Master students are allowed to work only after the successful completion of the first semester of study; while Bachelor students are eligible to work as Student Assistants
only after first year of study and as Student Teaching (non-instructional) Assistants only after their
second year of study;

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ii. entitled to a maximum of 40 hours of employment per month during the semester;

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iii. entitled to a maximum of 60 hours of employment per month during breaks;

iv. entitled to a maximum of 80 hours of employment per month if registered beyond the normal period
of study;
v. Entitled to a minimum of Baht 150 Baht/hour (please see also Item 2 below), provided that a
Request for Student Assistant Form is properly executed.
vi. Depending on the funding, the appropriate Student Assistant Form should be used. The form is
also available at: http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/current-students/online-forum.html
2. Students registered for the doctoral degree are:
i. eligible for employment on an hourly basis as Student Associate, Student Research Associate or
Student Teaching Associate;
ii. entitled to a maximum of 60 hours of employment per month during the semester;
iii. entitled to a maximum of 80 hours of employment per month during breaks;
iv. entitled to a maximum of 80 hours of employment per month if registered beyond the normal period
of study;
v. entitled for Baht-200 per hour (please see also Item 3 below), provided that a Request for Student
Assistantship Form is properly executed.
vi. Depending on the funding, the appropriate Student Assistantship Form should be used. The form
is available at: http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/current-students/online-forum.html
3. Categories of Assistantships: Student Assistants/Associates can be involved in four categories
of functions:
i. Teaching Assistants/Associates: who aid in the instructional functions of the Institute and are
engaged in oral instruction or e-teaching. They may support in teaching laboratory courses or in
conducting tutorials and discussion sections including bridging courses and English tutorials.

Required Qualifications: Doctoral and master candidates with GPA of at least 3.50 with teaching
background and proficient in English/good communication skills. Master students may support
in teaching undergraduate laboratory courses or in conducting tutorials and discussion sections
including bridging courses and English tutorials for undergraduate students.

Salary Range: Baht-200 to Baht-300 per hour. A doctoral co-teacher is remunerated for the number
of actual lecture hours plus three hours for course preparation for every lecture hour completed.

Please see also Policy and Procedures on:

Use of Doctoral Students in Co-Teaching Courses (P&P AA-7-1-3)
http://www.ait.ac.th/administration/policies-and-procedures/AA/AA-7-1-3
ii. Non-instructional Teaching Assistants/Associates: who aid in the instructional functions of
the Institute but are not involved in oral instruction or e-teaching. The duties of non-instructional
teaching assistants may include assisting a faculty member in preparing materials for lectures,
grading assignments and quizzes, projects, preparing laboratory set-ups or posting web-based
materials.

Required Qualifications: Masters students with GPA of at least 3.00 or Bachelor students with a
GPA of at least 3.50 or doctoral candidates with GPA of at least 3.50 with the specific skills required
for work

Salary Range: Baht-150 to Baht-250 per hour

iii. Research Assistants/Associates: who assist faculty and staff with research and data collection
(e.g. researchers, technical writers, field assistants).
a. For a student whose work is directly related to his/her own thesis or dissertation, the maximum
number of work hours are not limited. The qualifications and salary range are as follows:

Required Qualifications: (a) Masters students who are enrolled for thesis with GPA of at least
2.75 or above or doctoral students with GPA of at least 3.50; and (b) The corresponding Student
Assistantship form should be duly signed by all members of the students Thesis Committee.

Salary Range: Baht-150 to Baht-250 per hour

b. For a student whose work is not directly related to his/her own thesis or dissertation, the
maximum number of work hours as prescribed in this P&P shall be followed. The qualifications
and salary range are:

Required Qualifications: Masters students who are enrolled for thesis with GPA of at least 2.75
or above or doctoral students with GPA of at least 3.50.

Salary Range: Baht-150 to Baht-250 per hour

iv. Staff Assistants/Associates: who assist in roles other than teaching or research; e.g. as administrative assistants to be posted in the library, registry, admissions, housing assistants and other
non-school units.

Required Qualifications: Masters students with GPA of at least 3.00 or Bachelor students with
GPA of at least 3.50 and with the needed administrative skills.

Salary Range: Baht-150 to Baht-250 per hour

4. Assistantship Conditions:
i. Student Assistants shall be students in good standing on the effective dates of their appointment.
An Assistants contract shall be terminated if, during the period of appointment, he/she is (a) not
achieving good academic standing after one semester; or (b) is on probationary status.
ii. A student employed as an assistant/associate will not normally be permitted to take any other form
of employment.
iii. A special student who is a bachelor, master or doctoral student studying at another institution and
enrolled at AIT under a Memorandum of Understanding, for a purpose other than obtaining a regular
degree, may be employed as an assistant or associate subject to the approval of the Dean.

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iv. The normal sources of funds to be used for payment of students employed as assistants/associates
are sponsored research contracts and grants, research funds, or special programs. Funding may
only come from Central Funds or from Restricted Funds used for normal operational purposes if
part-time employment of students as assistants/associates is required by central administration/
management to perform tasks that are beyond regular staff assignments.
5. Special Provisions:
i. All vacancies for students as assistants/associates will be announced through the Career Center@
AIT so that all qualified students have the opportunity to apply except in cases when the work is
related to the students research/thesis and/or a specific sponsored-project of for whom a faculty
member is committed to provide funding for. In such cases, the Advisor or Work Supervisor has the
freedom to choose the Student Assistant/Associate most appropriate to the assistantship position.

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ii. If two or more students compete for a position and they are equally qualified to undertake the work,
preference should be given to the student who is self-paying or partially funded over one who receives full scholarship.

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iii. Payroll/Finance Office will process the appointment and payment, which must be executed through
the Head, Student Office who should countersign/approve the Request for Student Assistantship
Form.
iv. The Dean, Coordinator and Work Supervisor, as appropriate, will be responsible for the selection
of a student employee.
v. A student work time report should be completed for each student employee at the end of each
month. It must be approved by the student advisor and the work supervisor, who will send the form
to Payroll/Finance Office.

VI. HARASSMENT POLICY

Introduction
The Institutes Policy and Procedures on harassment, abuse and discrimination articulate the:
1. Five General Principles of the behavior expected of all members of the Institutes community to help
ensure a fair, tolerant, sensitive, unprejudiced, supportive and democratic environment.
2. Key specific Problem Areas where special effort may be necessary to prevent or penalize
infringement of the five principles.
3. Remedial Action, which provides channels and processes for handling queries or complaints about
contravention of the Institutes principles on harassment, abuse and discrimination, and sets out
possible remedial, investigatory and disciplinary action to be taken if complaints are found to be
justified.
Every attempt is made to ensure that the Institutes policies are balanced and reasonable, firm but not vindictive, and fair to all concerned.

A. General Principles
The Institute seeks always to ensure an environment appropriate to its status as an autonomous international
institution, and its mission to provide high-level teaching, research and outreach to meet regional needs.
The aim is to promote collegiality and to develop a harmonious and supportive environment for study, work
and living.
This intention will be realized through the observance by all members of the AIT community, trustees, faculty,
staff, and students including outreach program participants, of the following general principles, when on
campus, at Institute outreach centers and at the venues of official Institute activities off-campus:
1. Every member of the AIT community has a duty to help create and sustain an environment which is
honest, fair and unprejudiced, founded on equality and respect for group and individual differences
in an exceptionally multi-cultural community
2. The Institute supports academic freedom within the context of its academic programs, defined as
the freedom to teach, study, discuss and publish without interference, subject to the observance of
all the principles defined here, with due regard for the feelings of other members of the community
and to the laws, culture and conventions of the Institutes host country.
3. No member of the AIT community, trustee, faculty, staff, or student, including outreach program
participants, should act deliberately or thoughtlessly to interfere with the study, work or home
environment of other members of the community.
4. Those with academic or administrative supervisory authority, permanent or temporary, over faculty,
staff or students, should use such authority with respect, sensitivity, and solely for the purposes
stated or implied in Institute objectives and policies.
5. The opportunities, services, facilities and support offered by AIT should be compatible with the
purposes of the Institute, and be open impartially to everyone in the community according to
qualification, performance and achievement. There should be no denial or granting of rights or
privileges wholly or partly, on irrelevant grounds such as race, nationality, gender, creed, age,
marital status, handicap, or physical characteristics.

B. Problem areas
Sexual and other forms of harassment, the abuse of supervisory authority, and discrimination are problem
areas where the general principles above are prone to be contravened. They are thus defined here so that all

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members of the AIT community may be aware of what behavior is unacceptable, and take their own steps, as
individuals and group members, to ensure that the Institutes policies, rules and guidelines are implemented
and enforced.
Other crucial areas of ethical behavior, for example, academic / professional ethics, and computer ethics,
are covered by a separate Policy and Procedure Statement.
1. Sexual harassment
1.1 Given the unique diversity of the Institute community, AIT must develop special awareness and
sensitivity to deter or respond to the problem of sexual harassment. This is an area where our
cultural differences can lead to additional misunderstanding; for example, certain conduct and
communication may be construed as sexual harassment by some groups that may not be so
construed by others.
1.2 The Institute, while espousing the general principles of freedom and tolerance (see section A),
thus needs to set out and implement clear and firm policies, based on the premise that it will not
tolerate sexual harassment of any kind.
1.3 Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
physical, oral or written conduct or visual manifestations of a sexual nature, when:
i. acceptance of sexual advances or invitations is made or implied as a condition for education
or employment; or
ii. rejection of sexual advances, requests or other sexual manifestations affects grades or performance evaluation or any academic or personnel decisions that concern the recipient; or
iii. unwelcome sexual advances or other sexual manifestations, interfere with the recipients work
or create an offensive, intimidating or hostile employment, academic or residential environment.
1.4 Although consensual sexual or romantic relationships between individuals in hierarchically distinct
positions, (e.g.; faculty/staff:student; supervisor:employee) may not constitute sexual harassment,
individuals must declare such a conflict of interest and remove themselves from the situation

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2. Other forms of harassment

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2.1 In its quest to promote collegiality and to develop a harmonious, supportive working and living
environment, the Institute seeks to deter or discipline those who abuse the principles of good
conduct in other ways.
2.2 No individual or group will attempt to exert physical or psychological force over or bully other
members of the community. Such conduct includes
i. Intimidation: picking on and dominating individuals or groups through fear; bullying physically
or by threatening or humiliating remarks, asking unwelcome questions or making unwelcome
comments about a persons personal professional life;
ii. Invasion of privacy: all members of the AIT community, trustee, faculty, staff, student, including
outreach program participants, are entitled to a reasonable degree of privacy; violations of
privacy can arise through unwarranted inquiries into or interference in peoples family and private
lives, accessing other peoples private letters, faxes, e-mail, telephone calls, or other forms of
message manipulation; destroying information belonging to others; prank or malicious, false or
anonymous communications; the deliberate and malicious spreading of rumors.

3. Abuse of supervisory authority

3.1 True to its principles of fairness, tolerance, sensitivity, supportiveness, democracy and mission
focus, the Institute seeks to deter all forms of abuse of supervisory authority, academic and administrative.
3.2 All those in supervisory positions at the Institute are obliged to exert their authority without abusing
it. A supervisor abuses authority if he/she makes conditional or appears to make conditional on
irrelevant considerations, institutional services or benefits it is in the remit of his/her position to
bestow. It is thus an abuse of authority to make any of the Institutes academic, employment, or
other opportunities, services, facilities, benefits or support conditional on performance unrelated
to the academic status of the student, faculty or staff member for whom he/she is responsible.
Such abuse can occur even if it does not have the intention or effect of benefiting the supervisor
in question.
4. Discrimination
4.1 Discrimination is an outcome of prejudice, a perception or feeling based on flawed, unfair and
inflexible generalizations relating to particular group or individual characteristics. It is particularly
unacceptable in a multi-cultural institution, and will not be tolerated at AIT.
4.2 For the purpose of its policies and procedures, AIT defines discrimination as any action that
prejudicially penalizes or favors any member of the AIT community with reference to any of his/
her Institute opportunities, services, facilities, benefits or support.
4.3 The Institute will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of country, race, ancestry, color, ethnic
origin, nepotism, locality of residence, social background, gender, creed, ideology, age, marital
status, family status, sexual orientation, handicap, or medical condition.
4.4 Discrimination also includes any act of communication whether oral, written, electronic or nonverbal, which promotes disrespect or intolerance for anyone based on the characteristics listed
above.

C. Remedial action

1. General principles
1.1 It is essential to the creation of the intended environment of tolerance and respect for all members
of the community, that anyone who believes he/she has been injured by violation of the Institutes
principles on harassment, abuse or discrimination, and who seeks redress, is sure of clear, accessible and confidential informal and formal remedial procedures. All faculty, staff and students
of the Institute need to be confident that the appropriate authorities, once aware of violations of
policies will act promptly to initiate remedial measures in accordance with this and other relevant
policy and procedure statements. Every person in the AIT community has the right to protection
under this policy without reprisal or threat of reprisal for so doing.
1.2 But the Institute seeks to maintain a balance between informal and formal remedies to the problems outlined above. Informal remedies, with action taken at the lowest appropriate level, may
sometimes be the most effective approach, and the one preferred by the complainant. These are
also outlined here as an option.
1.3 Complaints or reports of harassment, abuse or discrimination, will be taken seriously and dealt
with promptly. The action taken in each case, which depends upon the nature and gravity of the
conduct reported, may include intervention, mediation, investigation, and, once the decision is
made that informal procedures are not appropriate, the initiation of formal grievance and disciplinary processes.

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1.4 AIT recognizes the importance of confidentiality and privacy. Those responsible for
implementing complaint procedures will respect the right to confidentiality and privacy of individuals reporting or accused of any violation. It must be recognized by all concerned that breaches
of confidentiality or privacy in the informal or formal response to a complaint may divert or even
redirect the remedial action concerned.
1.5 Reprisals against an individual, who in good faith reports or provides information in an investigation of conduct that may violate Institute policy, will not be tolerated.
1.6 It is equally a violation of Institute policy to malign the character or reputation of any other person.
False accusations or false evidence offered in the remedial process may themselves be considered grounds for disciplinary action.
1.7 Individuals who are found to have violated the Institutes policies on harassment, abuse or discrimination, will be subject to disciplinary action decided by the President, taking account of the
disciplinary guidelines of other appropriate Institute bodies with Thai Labor, and where appropriate, Thai Civil or Criminal Law.
1.8 Nothing in this policy should be construed as abridging the authority of the President of the Institute
or of presidential designees to an immediate emergency remedies to ensure the maintenance
of order in the event of Institute disruption, disturbance of the ongoing business and educational
mission of the Institute, or threats to life or property.

2. Informal procedures
2.1 The complainant of harassment, abuse or discrimination may choose to address the problem
through informal methods because it may be felt that these will best remedy the questionable
conduct concerned. The main channels for informal remedial action may be through consultation,
direct confrontation or third-party intervention.

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2.2 Consultation refers, in this context, to discussion of problems or potential problems before
recourse to remedial action, informal or formal, but not to completely informal conversations
about problems with seniors, colleagues, line managers, partners, friends or relatives, although
these may, of course, solve more straightforward problems.

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2.3 Preliminary consultation should be available to any member of the Institute community who wishes
to discuss issues related to problem areas. This way forward may be chosen because of a desire
to keep matters confidential or off the record. The consultation concerned may thus perhaps not
identify the other person(s) involved, sometimes not even the consultor. The Institute will establish and arrange special training for a set of individuals available for this form of consultation, to
include the Deans, Head, Student Office, Coordinator, Student Affairs Unit and other designated
individuals, who will be able to provide in confidence.
2.4 Direct communication refers to the action of an individual who chooses to act on perceived
harassment, abuse or discrimination by addressing the other party or parties directly, or writing a
statement to the individual(s) concerned, describing the unwelcome behavior and its effect and
stating that the behavior must cease.
2.5 Direct communication may sometimes follow consultation, the complainant seeking the advice of
one of the advisors listed in Section C-2.3 above, on what to say or write. The person(s) to whom
the direct communication is made may likewise use consultation and direct communication in
their response. Any kind of reprisal against an individual or group initiating such communication
in good faith, would itself amount to harassment, and risk disciplinary action.

2.6 Third-party intervention requires the participation of a qualified party not involved in the claimed
harassment, abuse or discrimination, and acceptable to both sides, (probably, though not exclusively, someone from the list in Section C-2.3 above). The agreed individual(s) will meet privately
and/or together with each of the sides involved, attempting to clarify their perceptions, and to reach
a mutually-acceptable understanding for their future interactions. Outcomes of the third-party
intervention include explicit agreements about future conduct, changes in personnel, changes in
study or workplace assignments, or other appropriate remedies.

3. Formal procedures
3.1 A complainant may, with or without previous recourse to informal channels, decide to seek redress through formal grievance procedures. The formal grievance process is initiated when the
complainant makes an oral or written statement direct, or through a chosen contact, to one of the
counselors listed in Section C-2.3, stating that he/she wishes to make a formal complaint. If the
counselor concerned, perhaps after consulting others, agrees that formal grievance procedures
may be appropriate, the President or his specifically-delegated designee, will appoint a grievance
committee composed of chairperson and three to five members.
3.2 Formal grievance procedures may be initiated only if, in the opinion of the President or his designee, they do not contravene Thai Labor, Civil or Criminal Law, or other Institute regulations taking
precedence over these policies and procedures.
3.3 Formal complaint statements should be made as soon as possible; the earlier the report, the
easier it is to investigate and take appropriate remedial action.
3.4 The person(s) against whom the complaint has been initiated must be informed immediately of the
complaint by the appointed grievance committee, and be provided with opportunity for rebuttal.
3.5 If the grievance committee considers that the facts contested are too significant for the case to
be settled without further inquiries, the President will be requested to authorize an investigation.
Such an investigation may only be initiated on the instructions of the President or his designee,
and after the complainee(s) has (have) received a written general description of the perceived
conduct and the provisions which they are claimed to violate. Any evidence to be considered in
the investigation should be reported to the complainee, who should have opportunity to challenge
it and/or to present evidence in defense.
3.6 Matters preliminary to any hearing should normally be decided and notice of the hearing given
as soon as possible, certainly no later than five working days after the grievance committee has
been informed of the case concerned, and not less than 72 hours prior to the hearing. Hearings
should normally be held within ten working days of the notice.
3.7 The written notification of the hearing should give: the time and place of the hearing; the name(s)
of the complainant(s); a general description of the conduct complained of and the policies allegedly
infringed; and the name of the Institute office where any additional information may be obtained.
3.8 All investigations will be conducted so that the privacy of all concerned is respected to the fullest
extent possible. Hearings will be open only to the members of the appointed grievance committee, the complainant(s) and complainee(s). Findings and recommendations are confidential and
shall not be made public by the Institute or by any participant in a hearing, including the individual
charged. A tape recording may be kept of the hearing, but will remain confidential. The taped
and written records of each hearing of grievance committees will be at the Presidents disposal.
3.9 When the complaint is against more than one person, a single hearing may be held for all complainees, the grievance committee to seek the authorization of the President for such a consolidation.
The separation of one or more cases from a group of cases previously set for a consolidation
hearing should not, however, be considered to affect the remaining cases in the group.

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3.10 No individual(s) will be required to give self-incriminating evidence, and no inference of guilt will be
drawn by reason of not giving evidence on this ground. Failure of a complainant or complainee to
appear at a hearing will not preclude the grievance committee from proceeding with the investigation. If no satisfactory explanation for the absence is received, or if a complainee leaves a hearing
before its conclusion or adjournment, the hearing proceed without the individual(s) concerned,
and the committee may reach a conclusion based on the available evidence and make its report
accordingly. A report of the hearing procedures will be included in the written notification provided
to the individual(s) concerned.
3.11 Any relevant evidence may be admitted if it is of the kind on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, but all evidence admitted must be justified
before it can be used to explain or supplement other evidence. Third-party evidence is not in itself
sufficient to support any finding. No evidence, other than that discussed at the hearing, should
be considered by a grievance committee.
3.12 It is the responsibility of a grievance committee chair to maintain an orderly hearing, and not
to permit any participant to be subjected to abusive treatment. Any hearing participant may be
rejected or excluded if he/she refuses to behave in an orderly manner.
3.13 Following the presentation and examination of evidence at the hearing, a grievance committee
shall agree in private its written report to the President, which must be submitted within two working
days of the termination of the hearing. The Report of the grievance committee shall summarize
the facts, and make a determination as to whether the individual(s) concerned did or did not commit the acts alleged.
3.14 All decisions on disciplinary action will be made by the President, taking account of the evidence
reported in the context not only of the relevant Institute policies and procedures, but also of relevant legal factors. The Presidents decision shall be final.

Harassment Policy

Further information on the Institutes Policy and Procedure Statement on Ethical Behavior and Grievances can be viewed at: http://www.ait.ac.th/administration/policies-and-procedures/PA/pa-2-1-2.pdf

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VII. Substance Abuse Policy

The purpose of this policy is to work toward the prevention of substance abuse on campus. The Institute
recognizes the importance of health and safety of its students, thus, to further enhance and improve students
life and study, the Institute observes the following policies related to substance abuse.
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AIT is obligated to comply with the laws of the host country. This policy shall be implemented to enforce
and monitor the laws of the host country.
All students, faculty and staff are expected to take responsibility for their own actions. The Institute
cannot be responsible for the personal lives and decisions of students.
Students with substance abuse problems usually come to the attention of the Institute by exhibiting
behavior that is not socially acceptable. These people may be referred to the Head, Student Office.
Treatment may be required in addition to other appropriate disciplinary action. If the use or abuse
of alcohol threatens to cause disorder or danger to the members of the campus community, others,
or campus property, appropriate action will be taken. The AIT Medical Clinic shall serve as the unit
for referral for treatment of substance abuse problems. Upon referral or voluntary contact, the unit
will evaluate each situation and either provide counseling and treatment or refer students to other
appropriate agencies.

The Institute shall be guided by the following:

In case of alcohol abuse:
a. Possession and consumption of alcohol is permitted only in the living quarters of persons or outlets
having appropriate license and permits.
b. All incidents of alcohol violations shall be reported to the Head, Student Office in case of students.
c. All reports of incidents involving alcohol will be forwarded to the Head, Student Office in case of students.
Disciplinary Action:
(1) Warning/written reprimand to be placed on student file
(2) Community service
(3) Suspension for 1 semester if behavior leads to injury
(4) Dismissal/Expulsion
The student may appeal thru the Head, Student Office to the President.
In case of drug abuse:
1. Possessing, taking and/or selling drugs on campus is strictly prohibited under the laws of the host
country.
2. Students may be subject to arrest and prosecution in cases where the host countrys laws have been
violated.
3. Expulsion shall be imposed for drug abuse.
In case of gambling:
Gambling is prohibited under the laws of the host country and is not tolerated by the Institute. Any student
caught engaging in this activity will be subject to disciplinary action and could face possible termination of
employment.

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VIII. ENVIRONMENT POLICY

AIT Environment Policy

1. This statement applies to all land, premises and activities within the control of the Institute.
2. The Institute is committed to the conservation and improvement of the environment and to minimizing
the environmental impacts of risks arising from its activities.
3. The Institute will manage its operations in ways that are environmentally sustainable and economically feasible, and that provide appropriate environmental education and training for its employees
and students.
4. In order to achieve these aims, the Institute has the following key objectives

Objective 1 - Institutional practice

The Institute will
l Promote sound environmental management practices throughout the Institute;
l Make efficient and environmentally responsible use of water, and review opportunities and implement
measures for reducing its use;
l Practice energy conservation by improved energy utilization and appropriate investment in energy
efficient measures;
l Use recycled products wherever feasible;
l Minimize waste production by reusing or recycling waste where practicable, by regulating the treatment
and disposal of residual solid and liquid waste at all discharge points, and by providing responsible
disposal for all wastes, particularly with regard to hazardous wastes;
l Identify and minimize hazardous wastes on campus, and to ensure their responsible disposal;
l Strive to eliminate the release of pollutants, to be achieved by application of discharge controls, and
also by initial assessment and continuing evaluation of the appropriateness of and need for any activity
which could have an adverse impact on the environment;
l Minimize the impact of transport on the environment arising from its own vehicles and those brought
on to the campus;
l Minimize any adverse environmental impact of any new Institute development;
l Maintain the Institutes campus in an environmentally sensitive way;
l Adopt policies which take into account the visual impact of Institute activities; and
l Preserve and enhance flora and fauna on campus and elsewhere, with particular emphasis on native
vegetation and species

Environment Policy

Objective 2 - Standards and regulations

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The Institute will

l Comply with or exceed the requirements of relevant legislation, and all relevant advisory codes of
practice;
l Practice environmentally responsible procurement of goods and services;
l Minimize the adverse environmental impact of the disposal of assets;
l Expect similar environmental standards from all parties with whom the Institute deals; and
l Upgrade procedures, plant and equipment to accepted environmental standards
l Carry out institutional functions and operations so that environmental risks are minimized; and
l Keep abreast of developments in environmental regulations and legislation at local, national and international levels.
Objective 3 - Teaching, research, consultancy and community work
The Institute will
l Actively encourage research, consultancy and community work aimed at achieving conservation of
natural resources, minimizing pollution and waste and improving environmental practice and awareness in industry and the wider public;
l Actively encourage, facilitate and coordinate new and existing environmental content in courses;
l Promote cooperative and collaborative environmentally focused research and consultancy across the
Institute;

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Encourage employees and students to expand their environmental understanding through research
projects, workshops, seminars and conferences;
Regularly offer extra-curricular, environmentally focused activities such as short courses, seminars,
public lectures and professional training courses for faculty, staff, students and the wider public, for
professional, academic and personal development;
Ensure that knowledge of environmental concerns and their consequences are incorporated into
student laboratory and workshop training;
Recognize and acknowledge faculty, staff and student contributions to improved environmental awareness and practice;
Communicate within the Institute and to the outside community the Institutes environmental performance;
Raise awareness of employees, students and residents about the Institutes environmental impact,
activities and performance, and
Promote individual good practice.

Implementation
1. Ultimate responsibility for implementation of this policy rests with the Board of Trustees, which delegates
responsibility to the President as the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute.
2. Responsibility Center Heads are responsible for ensuring compliance with Institute Environment Policy
within their area of control. The Institute will actively monitor the performance of Responsibility Centers
in the implementation of the key objectives of this Policy in the activities under their control.
3. Responsibility centers are required to produce internal systems and documentation for implementing
this policy locally.
4. Individuals have an important role in cooperating with those responsible for safeguarding the environment. Individuals are required to abide by rules and requirements made under the authority of this
policy.
5. In discharging his/her responsibility to implement this Policy, the President may be assisted by the
Campus Environment and Development Committee.
6. The Institute Master Plan is now four decades old, and no longer a relevant guide for the development of the campus. A task force has been appointed by the President to update the plan, providing
a framework for enabling AIT to develop its campus as a model of good environmental practice and
governance, and a framework for investment.
7. In order to establish action plans for improvements, a number of other policies such as transport,
energy and waste will be developed that outline short, medium and long term objectives and targets
to be achieved, and the success of these is reviewed on a regular basis.
8. Current policies and procedures that AIT staff need to follow, and more information about what the
Institute is doing to improve its environmental performance, may be accessed from the Institutes Environment web pages. Information on how faculty, staff and students can help the Institute maintain
and improve its environmental its performance is also given

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IX. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

AIT Student Union
The Student Union (SU) of AIT promotes the interests and welfare of the student body, promotes gender
equity and equality, and promotes awareness of the international atmosphere on AIT campus. The Student
Union facilitates the organization of several activities off and on-campus. It provides opportunities for cultural and non-cultural interaction among AIT community members through its varied activities after being
exhausted from the rigors of academic life. Students sole representation, the AIT Student Union is committed
in the pursuit of a high level of academic, non-academic, extracurricular, cultural, recreational, and learning
environment. The SU also helps provide an opportunity for everyone to mix with fellow students from other
countries and appreciate their cultures.
All full-time students are members of the AIT Student Union, and are entitled to vote in the election for the
General Assembly Speaker, Treasurer, General Secretary and Vice President. The Vice President becomes
President of the SU in the succeeding semester. The Student Union operates with the following committees:
Academic Affairs, Accommodation and Reservation, Campus and Environment, External Relations, Culture
and Gender, Film and Entertainment, Leisure, Media Affairs, Sports and Cafe.

Student Union Activities

Contributions from the Institute and the student (Baht 150 per semester, which is mandatory) support the
multinational welcome shows, cultural shows, social activities, open forums, movies on campus, free computer
courses, quizzes, career fairs, food fairs, allocation of rooms, debates, environmental awareness campaigns,
maintenance of student welfare facilities, Grad nights, volunteer appreciation parties, Graduate Batch books,
sports events, and leisure trips including Welcome Trip and Grand Trip.
The Student Union is structured as follows:
a President, acting as Chief Executive Officer;
a General Assembly, consisting of members from the different nationalities, different field of studies
and different religious associations represented in the student body;
l Vice President, General Secretary, General Assembly Speaker and Treasurer are elected by students
through direct voting in the election conducted by SU in the start of each semester;
l an Executive Council, consisting of the SU President, Vice President, the General Secretary, the
General Assembly Speaker, Treasurer, and all Committee Chairpersons and Secretaries, who are
appointed by the SU President as per Student Union Constitution.
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Student Organizations

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The responsibility for long-term policy matters rests with the General Assembly. The Executive Council
manages the affairs of the Union with the policies approved by the General Assembly under the advice
of the Head, Student Office.
After approval by the General Assembly, Student Union proposed budget is endorsed by the Head, Student Office to the Head, and Finance Office of the Institute. At the end of the term of office, the SU Auditor
conducts an audit of the Student Union accounts and presents a report to the Head, Student Office and
Head, Finance Office.
Elections, leading to a complete change in SU administration, are normally held at approximately eightmonth intervals.

Nationality Associations
Several student nationality associations exist on campus. These associations organize a range of activities.
As the coordinators change over time, the list of contact names and phone numbers can be obtained from
the Student Union Office.

Student participation in Institute Governance

The Student Union (SU)-Administration meetings include the
President, Vice President, General Secretary, General Assembly
Speaker, and Treasurer of the Student Union, with the chairpersons and secretaries of the SU committees and the SU Secretary,
and members of the AIT administration, President, Vice President
for Academic Affairs and Head, Student Office.
The SU President or a SU Committee Chair pertaining to the
agenda discussed is also invited to other institute committees
upon selection by appropriate bodies for student representation.

SU Location and officers

The Student Union (SU) office is located near SU Snack Bar
between Dorm J & K and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It
can be reached at telephone extension: 5979 and 5982 email:
[email protected]

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X. Campus Facilities and Services

Student Accommodation on Campus
The allocation of student accommodation is the responsibility of the Accommodation Unit (ext. 5093). Any
issue or concern involving student welfare that is related to accommodation should be brought to the attention of the Head, Student Office, on action required.

Policy and Procedures on Student Accommodation: Eligibility and Allocation

Definition and Scope
A student accommodation is a unit under the following dorm categories
Category 1:
Category 2:
Category 3:
Category 4:
Category 5:
Category 6:
Student Villages:

Dorms A, B, C, D, F, G, H
Dorms E, J, K
Dorms M, N, R, S
Dorms L, Q, P3
Dorms T, U, V, W, X, Y
Dorms P1, P2, X11, Y11 (Married Units)
I, II, III (Single and Married Units)

Eligibility
1. Students holding a current AIT student ID card and registered in the doctoral, masters, undergraduate, diploma, certificate or special program are provided with an accommodation unit on campus by
the Accommodation Unit.

Campus Facilities and Services

2. Full-Time Doctoral and Master Degree Students. Doctoral and masters students are encouraged to
live on campus for the first two semesters of their study period to experience the benefit of living in
the Institutes multi-cultural community, which is part of the profile of an AIT graduate. For subsequent
semesters, these students may opt to reside off-campus.

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Non-Resident Doctoral Students are granted accommodation for a maximum of five months per year
only.

3. Diploma, Certificate and Undergraduate Students are encouraged to stay on-campus for the entire
study period. Exceptions, on a case-to-case basis, may be given to those have already exceeded
their normal study period.
4. Married Students are permitted to bring their immediate families (spouse and children) to join them
during their studies. They can reside on-campus only when they have been allocated a married accommodation unit.

Families of non-resident students may not reside on campus if the non-+resident student is off-campus.

5. Students with AIT-Employed Spouses. Masters, doctoral or undergraduate students with spouses who
are AIT employees must register for staff accommodation. Students should move with the spouse when
staff accommodation becomes available. Failure of the student to move with his/her AIT-employed
spouse will mean automatic eviction from the student dormitory.
6. Students on Exchange/Dual-Degree Programs. Students, who will study in another country as part
of the Exchange/Dual Degree program, are required to vacate their rooms while they study abroad.
Exceptions may only be given to those whose exchange program is less than two months.
7. Alumni/Employee/Interns. Student dormitories may be provided for a maximum period of one month,
in case of availability to:
a. Alumni
b. AIT employees upon evidence of employee ID
c. Student Interns (from partner universities/organizations)

8. Guests. All guests must be registered with the Accommodation Unit three days before arrival. With
prior approval of the Accommodation Unit, they may stay in student dormitory for a maximum quota
of one week per semester.

In case of over staying guests, special prior permission must be obtained from the Head, Student
Office and a daily rent will be charged for the room. To maintain a decent living environment, it is
recommended to restrict the number of residents to two per room in a single unit or two per bedroom
in a married unit. Extra provisions (such as mattresses, etc.) for the guests may be requested from
the Accommodation Unit, if available and upon payment of a nominal service charge. The Institute
shall in no way be held responsible for the legal status of the guests. Visas, residence permits, etc.
shall be the responsibility of the guests and not the Institute.

9. Living Off-Campus. All requests to reside off-campus will require the approval of the concerned Advisor and the Head, Student Office.
10. Temporary Stay in Staff Accommodation. Students may put their names in the waiting list and live in
staff housing depending on availability.

Please note however that the first priority will always be for staff members in the queue. If there are
no staff members in queue then the available staff housing will be offered to the student on the top of
the waiting list.

They are allowed to temporarily stay in such units until the period provided by the Accommodation
Unit or until such time that they have been allocated a room in student accommodation. Queuing and
temporary stay in staff housing requires prior approval from the Head, Student Office.

10. Graduating Students. Students are required to vacate their rooms within five days (including weekends)
after their graduation. Extended stay requires the approval of the Head, Student Office.
11. Rent Refund. Students who are supported by scholarships will not be entitled to an accommodation
rent refund as the accommodation allowance is a privilege and not a right.

Allocation
1. Allocation of Rooms to New Students. New students are advised to be on campus during the arrival
period specified in the admission offer letter.
l New students are served on a queue based on a take a number system drawn by lot (i.e. queuing
numbers mixed in random are placed in a box and every student is asked to take a number from
the box).
l New students may choose from all the available rooms when their queue number is called.
2. Waiting List System. New and continuing students wishing to move in another category of rooms may
queue during the period designated by the Accommodation Unit. Queuing requires presentation of a
student ID.
A student may queue for a maximum of three dorm categories in order of preference.
By queuing in more than one category the student risks getting the least preferred room.
l A student may put special requirements in the specifications column of the waiting list form available with the Accommodation Unit.
l A student residing on campus must put his/her name on the waiting list at the Accommodation Unit
in person.
l Only continuing students, who are off-campus on data collection or on approved leave, may put
their names on the waiting list through email to [email protected]. They must provide the
approximate date of their arrival on campus.
l A student wishing to move within the same dorm category requires prior approval of the Head,
Student Office.
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3. Transfer/Relocation According to Waiting List

l An offer for transfer/relocation from one unit to another according to the waiting list shall start during
the period designated by the Accommodation Unit and is done every Saturday.
l Allocation by waiting list is done only during the semester. The Accommodation Unit will inform
concerned students on room allocation specifics (e.g. new room, date of transfer, etc.) by email
and paper mail (posted at student dorms).
l A student shall have five working days to accept the offer. Failure to accept the allocated dorm shall
result in the removal of the student from the waiting list.
l A student wishing to move to a new room MUST settle all outstanding dues related to the previous
room, before being assigned a new room.
l The Student Union (SU) assists in the allocation by waiting list during the May clearance and graduation period. This is not done in any other time due to the short break after the July and December
graduations.
The representative appointed by SU for the purpose will match the waiting list with the list of available rooms. SU will then issue slips to students with the number of the new rooms assigned to
them. In the absence of a representative from SU, the allocation by waiting list through the Student
Union is suspended.
l The allocation to continuing students in the waiting list will be stopped during the arrival of new
students until the last day of adding/dropping. During this period, new students are given priority
in accommodation services.
l Category 2 dorms (E, J, K) are blocked for continuing students. These dorms are continually
allocated (upon vacancy).
l Transfer of room in the same category is allowed. This however is only for cases where there is
mutual consent of both parties/roommates who are swapping rooms and there is no one on queue.
4. Allocation of Student Villages. New and continuing students may apply for student villages following
the policies below:

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Shared Unit for Unmarried Students

l Students may apply for a shared unit provided they are able to find a group of three students
in their batch (i.e. with similar entry and graduation dates) who mutually agree to live together.
Student groupings will then be included on the waiting list for the allocation of shared units.
A changed grouping after the application has been made will necessitate lodging of a new application. A change in the grouping after allocation is not permitted unless otherwise approved by the
Head, Student Office
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If shared units become available, the groups at the head of the waiting list will be notified. The students concerned will be given five working days to confirm receipt of notice to the Accommodation
Unit; otherwise, the group may lose the offer.

Shared Unit for Married Students

l Married applicants will be asked if and when they wish to bring their families to AIT, and informed
that the Institute has limited married accommodation units. If married accommodation is not available, new students may be given the option to reside with their family off-campus (provided that a
prior approval from the Advisor and Head, Student Office has been granted) or in AIT staff housing
units, if available. In such instances, the Accommodation Unit will provide information on the types,
locations, and rents of suitable accommodations.
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Married students choosing to remain unaccompanied for some or all of their study period at AIT will
be subject to the same campus accommodation policies and procedures as unmarried students
(see above) for as long as they remain unaccompanied.
Revised by: SAO/DSCA/SU (June 2003)/ Head-Student Office (June 2008); Accommodation Unit,
and Head-Student Office (June 2010)

Policy and Procedures on Student Accommodation: Regulations, Sanctions on

Violations and Charging System
Regulations
1. Students are responsible for keeping their rooms, furniture and equipment in good order. No furniture
or equipment must be moved out of the room or transferred from one dormitory to another without the
prior approval of the Accommodation Unit. Student dormitories are inventoried and checked regularly.
2. Every room is maintained as the need arises and, once vacated, will be renovated in keeping with
Institute standards. Furniture and fittings will be changed as necessary due to wear and tear.
3. All maintenance queries must be reported to the helpline via phone extension number 5800. Requests
can also be made online via: http://fims.ait.asia/ or email: [email protected]
4. Internal cleaning is carried out once a week. External cleaning and ground maintenance are carried
out when necessary.
5. Linens (two sets) which are provided with the room are replaced when necessary and regularly
washed/maintained by the cleaning services, except for dorms under Category 2 and SV Married
Units where linens are not provided. However, students staying in a room under Category 2 or SV
Married rooms are required to provide their own linens.
6. Cooking is not permitted except in rooms where cooking arrangement is provided. In units where
cooking is not permitted, shared cooking facilities will be explored, when Institute space and resources
become available.
7. The use of flammable/combustible cooking appliances like LPG is permitted only in rooms with cooking facilities.
8. Students are allowed to install outdoor antennae, cable or data lines only upon prior agreement of the
Accommodation Unit with the approval of Head, Student Office. Split connection is strictly prohibited.
9. Students are not allowed to install heavy appliances, such as air conditioners in rooms without the
approval of the Head, Student Office.
10. Students are required to leave their units clean, empty of all possessions and in the same condition
as when the tenancy began upon leaving the unit after graduation. A deposit of 3,000 Baht is charged
to each student when they apply for the graduation clearance, which may be used if necessary, to
pay for service, loss, or damage to accommodation or other debts incurred during tenancy.
11. Students shall not disturb fellow students in the residential area. Games and activities shall be stopped
at 2300 hours in all sports fields and courts in and near campus residential areas.
12. Noisy group studies and parties are not allowed in student accommodation. Rooms designated for
this purpose must be used, i.e. Korea House and SU Caf.
13. Students who misplace their dorm keys may contact the Accommodation Unit during office hours.
After office hours up to 10:00 p.m., residents may contact the Security together with a presentation
of their ID and this service will demand a minimal fee of 50 baht.
14. Storing personal belongings in common corridors and walkways in front of dorms is not allowed
15. Plants and other movable objects should not be placed on parapets.

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Infringements of any of the above regulations will mean sanctions against all parties involved according to
the recommendation of the authorities concerned. The sanctions may include withdrawal of names from
waiting lists, community service, formal reprimand, fine, suspension or ban from campus accommodation.
Sanctions
1. Graduating students residing beyond the five day limit (including weekends) after graduation without
prior approval from the Head, Student Office may have their accommodation unit sealed by the Accommodation Unit.
2. Furniture and appliances should not be removed from the dormitory. The fine for removal of furniture
and appliances is Baht 500 per item. Repair and replacement of furniture and appliances must be
requested from and approved by the Accommodation Unit, which may ask the tenant to pay additional
charges, if applicable (in situations where damage to furniture and appliances has resulted from direct
negligence of, or abuse to, by the tenant, to the furniture and appliances).
3. Students who cook in dormitories where cooking is prohibited may face a minimum fine of Baht 500
or the actual costs of the damage caused by cooking.
4. Students who install heavy appliances, such as air conditioners, in dormitories not designed for such
facilities, will be fined Baht 500 and charged for the services related to the uninstallation of the appliance.
5. Smoking, burning or bon-fires in and near student dormitories is strictly prohibited. Students found
guilty may face a fine of Baht 500 or the actual costs of the damage caused by smoking or burning.

Campus Facilities and Services

6. Pets are not allowed in student dormitories. The fine for non-compliance is Baht 500.

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7. Students disturbing the peace of their surroundings shall receive reprimand as a first warning. Students
repeating the actions will face sanctions, i.e. expulsion from dorms and dismissal.
8. Rooms must be used for residential purpose only. Sub-letting may result in eviction from student accommodation.
9. Students found guilty of throwing garbage outside the bins/around their dorms will be fined Bht 2,000
and asked to do community service.
10. If a student is found storing personal belongings in common corridors and walkways in front of the
dormitories and having plants and other movable objects placed on parapets, the Head of Student Office will issue a warning letter for the first violation; for a second violation, a penalty fine of one months
rent will be imposed; for a third violation, student will be given notice in writing from Head of Student
Office and will require to vacate the student accommodation unit within seven days.
Charging System
1. Housing rental is payable on the first day of each month. The half-month cut-off date is on the 15th
and the last day of the month for a full month payment.
2. Self-support students are required to pay one-month advance deposit. For new students, the first
invoice includes rental for two months.
3. Special and exchange students are required to pay in full the rent for the whole duration of their stay
on campus. The full payment will be reflected in the first bill/invoice upon registration.
4. Rent does not include charges for utilities (electricity, water, alternative internet access, telephone, etc.).

5. Payment made beyond or after 30 days from the date of invoice generates an interest penalty of 1.5%
per month. If the outstanding amount exceeds two months worth of rent, the student will be asked to
vacate the room. Further details are provided in the Credit Policy and Procedures:
https://www.ait.ac.th/administration/policies-and-procedures/FB/FB-6-1-1

Reviewed by: Student Affairs Working Group (17 Aug. 1998) and Executive Council of Senate (9 Sep.
1998); Revised Head, Student Office 2010; Revised by Head, Student Office - 2014

On holidays, the community can still send dorm work requests by email thru [email protected] or
through web http://fims.ait.asia/. Please specify the details of work request clearly, along with specific
details of location and details of contact no., student ID and email address.

Procedures For Complaints On Students:

A. Noise/Disturbance In Or Near Student Dormitories
Complaints lodged to Security Officer at any time:
i) The Security Officer on duty will personally check the reported noise disturbance.

The Security Officer will demand the ID card from the student(s) concerned for record. If ID card
is not available, other form of identification should be provided.

If the report is confirmed, the Security Officer will verbally admonish the concerned student(s) to
minimize/stop the noise. This verbal admonition serves as the first warning. This will be reported
to Student Affairs with copy to Student Union.
ii) The Security Officer will observe for some time to ensure that verbal admonition is complied with.
If the noise/disturbance continues 30 minutes after the first warning was given, the case will be
reported to the Head-Security.
iii) The Head-Security will give the second warning and try to settle the case. If the concerned student(s)
still refuse to heed the second warning, the Police Officer near AIT Gate 1 (Klong Luang SubBranch) will be called to intervene. The Police on duty will try his best to stop the noise/disturbance
and settle the case. At this stage, the student(s) concerned will be called at Student Affairs office
and receive a written reprimand to be placed on student file as well as the necessary sanctions.
iv) If the student concerned refused to cooperate with the Police, the Police will contact the Klong
Luang Police Station and do the necessary according to Thai law.

Proposed Sanctions:
No. of
offenses per
semester

1

2

3

4

Sanction
Community service of one week to be determined by the Student Union
Community service of two weeks to be determined by the Student Union
Eviction from the student dormitory
Suspension of one semester

Reviewed by: SU President, Coordinator-Student Affairs and Head, Student Office - 2014

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Student Accommodation Rental Structure

Dorm/Village

Campus Facilities and Services

Monthly Rent

2,150

2,150

2,150

2,150

2,150

2,150

2,150

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Air conditioned

Yes

3,050

Yes

3,050

yes

3,050

yes

3,050

yes

3,050

P Single unit

yes

3,050

2,650

2,650

2,650

2,650

yes

3,450

yes

3,450

yes

3,450

yes

3,450

X single

yes

3,450

Y single

yes

3,450

P married

yes

6,350

X married

yes

6,350

Y married

yes

6,350

Village I single

2,650

Village II single

2,650

Village III single

2,650

Village I married *

5,350

Village II married *

5,350

Village III married *

5,350

Visas
Thai Government Relations
AIT students are advised to cooperate fully with the Thai authorities. Any contact with the police or difficulties off-campus should be reported to the Head, Student Office.
AIT is specially chartered by the Thai Government as an independent educational institution; it
is thus important that the Institutes status not be prejudiced. As an international institution, AIT
must be neutral on political issues. While students have the right to engage in political activities
as individuals outside of AIT, they should not portray themselves or make any claim to represent
AIT in such activities.
Identity Cards
Every student is issued with an identity card. Proof of identity is required for most transactions at the
campus bank, and may be asked for in the Library or at other campus facilities. Students are also strongly
advised to carry their ID card and a copy of their passport when they are off-campus.
Family members of students with married accommodation are issued campus resident passes. Students
must contact the Coordinator, Student Accommodation Unit to obtain such pass.
The reverse side of the ID card has a statement in Thai which translates as follows:
The Asian Institute of Technology hereby certifies that:
a) all expatriate students of AIT are allowed to stay in Thailand under special conditions of the AIT
Enabling Act of B.E. 2522;
b) the passports of expatriate students are held in safe keeping at the Institute;
c) normally, this ID card should be sufficient proof of identity. If there is a specific need to see the holders
passport, please inform the Institute by calling 02-524-5022 or 085 073 2976 (Emergency).
Visas
The Institute can handle visa arrangements for all non-Thai students and can also assist in securing visas
for their spouses and children, if prior permission for married accommodation/accompaniment has
been obtained.
Students in receipt of an offer of admission must obtain a non-immigrant visa (code ED) from the Royal
Thai Embassy or Consulate in their respective countries.
The Institute has a commitment to the Thai Government upon completion to ensure that all non-Thai
students will leave Thailand within 30 days of their study programs. If any non-Thai student fails to leave
Thailand within the 30-day period, AIT has an obligation to notify the Immigration Department and the
graduates Embassy that the official connection with AIT has terminated and that he or she has not yet
left the country. A student with the privilege to a return airfare awarded by AIT may lose such benefit in
case of over-staying.
Non-Thai students may place their passports in the custody of the Government Relations Unit throughout their stay in Thailand. If passports are deposited with the Government Relations Unit, this office will
ensure that visas are kept up-to-date. Passports will be returned to students either on presentation of an
approved application to take leave outside Thailand or on completion of clearance procedures at the end
of the program. If a passport is needed for other purposes, such as for identification or for bank use, it
can be retrieved from the Government Relations Unit temporarily.
Non-Thai students deciding to keep their passports for safekeeping are responsible for ensuring that their
visas and passports are kept up-to-date. They are expected to take full responsibility in complying with
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Re-entry Visas
Non-Thai students who travel out of Thailand during their period of study should obtain a re-entry visa
before EXIT at:
1) Suvarnabhumi Airport (Gate#6): on departure day, after getting the boarding pass with 1 photograph and Baht 1,200 for a single re-entry visa or Baht 4,000 for multiple re-entry visa
2) Donmuang Airport (3rd floor): on departure day, after get boarding pass with 1 photograph and
Baht 1,000 for single re-entry visa or Baht 3,800 for multiple re-entry visa
3) Pathumthani Immigration Office
1 photograph and Baht 1,200 for single re-entry visa or Baht 4,000 for multiple re-entry visa
If no re-entry visa is obtained, a new application for permission to stay in Thailand must be made before
the student returns to Thailand. Students who leave without a re-entry visa MUST follow the steps prescribed above as if they are new students. Returning without a proper non-immigrant visa means
leaving the country again after 15 days.
.
Visa Extension Fees
All Non-Thai students are required to pay Baht 1,900.00 fee for visa extension. Applications for
visa extension of students and their dependents must be submitted to the GRU, along with the
passports and 4 RECENT official photographs (size 4 x 6 cm., NO T-SHIRT) one and half months
before the visa expiry date.

Campus Facilities and Services

Failure to extend the visa after the expiry date will result to a fine of 500 Baht per day up to
maximum of 20,000 Baht. If the 20,000 Baht limit is reached, the Thai immigration will not renew
the visa and the student will be deported.

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Visas of Students Spouses

When possible and with approval from the Student Accommodation Unit, the Government Relations Unit
will assist in securing visas for spouses of students. In requesting a non-immigrant visa, the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs (MOFA) requires a copy of the applicants passport containing the following: full name
and birthdate; serial number of passport; expiry date of passport. This information must be given to the
Government Relations Unit as early as possible and the required fees should be paid by the student. The
minimum time required before a notification is sent from the MOFA to the Thai Embassy in the students
home country is three weeks.
Students Dependents Extension of Stay
The dependent spouse and children of AIT students must apply for an extension of stay to the Government Relations Unit one and a half months before the visa expiry date. In granting an extension of stay,
the Immigration Department requires the following original documents: marriage certificate for the spouse;
birth certificate for each child.
The original documents should be in the students own language, submitted together with the English
translation. Make sure your dependents have the required documents when they arrive. Please contact
the Government Relations Unit for assistance in processing your application.
Students dependents whose presence have been approved in writing according to the rules and
priorities are granted the same status on the same conditions as the student; hence they must follow
the same procedures and rules.
Enquiries about visas should be made at the Government Relations Unit between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Monday Friday), Tel. 02-524-5022.

Report on Ninety Days of Stay

Students, together with spouses and dependents, if staying in Thailand longer than ninety days must submit to the
Immigration Department reports concerning their place of
stay as soon as possible upon expiration of ninety days.
Students are required to do so every ninety days of stay.
Students who fail to comply with this immigration provision
shall be fined up to Baht 2,000.

Banking
A Siam Commercial Bank ATM machine is located at the ground floor of the Administration Building.
Other ATM machines by Kasikorn Bank and Krungthai Bank are located on the second entrance of the
AIT Cafeteria, while one by Bangkok Bank can be found beside the Lawson 108 Shop.

Dining
AIT Conference Center
The main dining room is open every day from 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Reservation may be made by
contacting the main dining room at 02524-5256 or the AITCC Admin Office at 02524-5250. Aside from
international and Thai food, Halal and vegetarian menus are also available.
Meetings, seminars, workshops, and even private social functions can be held at the AIT Conference
Center. Organizers can arrange coffee breaks, meals or dinner parties for their participants or guests by
contacting the AITCC ([email protected]) to make prior arrangements.
Cafeteria and SU Snack Bar
The Cafeteria and SU Snack Bar is intended to serve meals that meet the varying tastes of AIT students.
Students, however, should not always expect to obtain viands that exactly match their preferences.
Cafeteria is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., while SU Snack Bar is open from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Cash card system is being used at both Cafeteria and SU Snack Bar. Cash cards may be obtained from
the cashier at both places. This cash card has a deposit of 10 Baht each which will be given back once
the cash card is returned. Students ID with barcode may also be used in place of the cash card.
Other restaurants on campus include the following:
a. West-End Kiosk
- open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
b. Vietnamese Restaurant
- open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
c. Bahay Kubo
- open from 5:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. weekdays
d. Easy House Kiosk
- open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
e. AIT Extension Coffee Lounge - open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
f. 5 Star Chicken
- open from 8:00am to 4:00pm
There are many restaurants and food outlets on campus and in the general area, which you can find out
with the help of your neighbors and colleagues. Some fast foods and snack bars are located in AITCC
Arcade. There is a coffee shop in the Administration Building (Hum Krun Coffee) and a number of coffee
lounges in different academic buildings which are open during office hours, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
while some may still be open beyond office hours.

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24-hr Convenience Store/Grocery

The Lawson 108 Shop, a 24-hour convenience store/grocery is strategically located near the Cafeteria.
Consumers can walk in and shop and is open 24 hours to serve the community.
A grocery store is located near Dorm D. It offers a variety of food items, including fresh vegetables, fruits,
meat and other wet products, as well as canned goods, spices, sauces, snacks to cleaning supplies. It is
possible to obtain basic supplies from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. or later.

Sports and Recreation

With its extensive open space, AIT campus offers many opportunities for sports activities that include golf,
swimming, basketball, badminton, tennis,
table tennis, volleyball, football, cricket, hockey, running, squash and petanque.
A multi-purpose field, more popularly known as the cricket field, squash courts, tennis courts, badminton
courts, basketball court and running track are all located near the apartments while the table tennis room
and other tennis courts are closer to the cafeteria. The renovation of the multipurpose field had been
completed with the support of Thailand Cricket Association.
Student Union also organizes some trips for the enjoyment of the AIT community. There is a one day trip
and the other one is the Grand trip for 2-3 days. Various cultural events are also organized to enhance
friendships among different country associations and promote their cultures for the highly diversified AIT
Community.

Campus Facilities and Services

General Sports Facilities House Rules:

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1. Sports hours: Monday to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.

2. Proper sports attire is required for each sports facility. Slippers/flip-flops are not allowed.
3. Users must follow standard sports rule for each facility or upon mutual agreement of players depending on need.
4. Sportsmanship and proper decorum is highly encouraged in the conduct of sports events.
5. First come-first served basis rule must be followed for each court/field and queuing must be adhered
to if there are many players waiting. Priority for use of AIT residents.
6. For racquet sports, doubles events should be prioritized over single events if there is a queue.
7. Sports facilities cannot be used for other sporting events aside from the intended use of the court/
field.
8. Food and beverages are not allowed in the sports facility. Food may be consumed on the sitting area
only.
9. Last players of the evening must turn off the lights and other electrical equipments of the court.
10. Student organizations who wish to book the courts/fields must seek permission from the Student
Union and inform the community before its use.
11. Individuals breaking the sports facility house rules will be subject to possible forfeiture of privileges.

Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is located behind the AIT Conference Center and changing rooms are available. A
lifeguard is on duty daily from opening to closing time.
Swimming Pool Regulations:
1. Pool hours:

Monday to Sunday
6:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Pool is closed for cleaning from 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. daily.

 2. All users have to register before using the swimming pool.

3. Proper swim wear is required. No outerwear including cut-offs or shorts will be allowed.
4. Food and beverages are not allowed in the pool. Food may be consumed on the lawn area only.
5. Bringing liquor or any intoxicating drinks is prohibited.
6. Individuals intoxicated with liquor are not permitted to use the pool. Lifeguards and/or security guards
have the authority to prevent intoxicated individuals from entering the pool area.
7. Smoking is not permitted at the pool.
8. Take a shower before getting to the pool.
9. Take off shoes or slippers before entering the pool.
10. No screaming, running, rough play or any activity that would disturb other users and prevent general
swimming.
11. No spitting, spouting water or blowing nose in the pool.
12. Children must be accompanied and supervised by parents or guardians at all times.
13. Inexperienced swimmer must be accompanied by an experienced swimmer.
14. Individuals breaking the pool regulations are subject to possible forfeiture of swimming privileges.

Mini Olympics
A 15-day long sports fest is organized in which various students participate creating a Mini-Olympics
inside AIT. A mini marathon is also held prior to Mini Olympics around the AIT campus involving more than
100 runners. Participation is open for all students, staff and faculty. Mini Olympics is organized to promote
sportsmanship and the feeling of brother/sisterhood among the people of various nationalities on campus.
It includes around 15 sports both team and individual. International teams comprising students of different countries are also formed. The highlights also include an opening ceremony and a closing ceremony.

Movies on Campus
The Student Union regularly sponsors movies in the AIT Conference Center Auditorium or in the Milton
Bender Auditorium. The films and dates are posted on each notice board. The announcements are also
made via emails.

Religious Services
A number of religious groups on campus organize worship services. Christian services are held on Sundays
in selected places on campus. The Muslim prayer room is located near G Dormitory. Special religious
services like Fridays Prayer and Eid Prayer are conducted in the Muslim prayer room. The Catholic prayer
room/chapel is located at the ground floor of E Dormitory, while the Buddhist and Christian Fellowship
prayer rooms are located in the SU Building beside SU Office. Hindu Prayer room is also located at the
SU building. The names of contact persons for each group are available from the Student Union office.

Mails
The AIT Campus Mail Services
Office Hours
There are two post offices operating on campus. The AIT Campus Mail Service Office, which is located
opposite to the ASE Building, operates Mondays through Saturdays, except on AIT recognized holidays,
from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (tel. 02-524-5093). The Klong Luang Branch 1 Government Post Office located
near the Alumni Office, Administration building, operates from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondays through
Fridays. Another Post Office located just outside the campus operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (tel.:
02-516-8383).
Courier Services
DHL is the courier service provided by the AIT Campus Mailing Service (AITCMS) Office. All (official and
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to use the courier service should contact the AIT Campus Mail Services Office and bring the intended
shipment during office hours. .
Outgoing Mail
Personal outgoing letters, cables, packets and parcels, postal money orders, telegraphic transfers, and
registered mail can be sent only through the Government Post Office.
Incoming Mail
Incoming mail which indicates the School/Field of Study (FoS) name will be delivered directly to the addressees school/unit. For parcels & packages, a message slip is sent to the School/FoS or if needed
(contact number is provided) mail office staff will contact the student. Parcels are to be collected from
the AITCMS Office.
Mails for students who are off-campus are deposited in the Student Union office, but can be delivered
instead to the students academic unit if the academic unit name is included in the address.
Departing Persons
All persons leaving AIT permanently are advised to leave their forwarding address with the AITCMS prior
to their departure so that mail can be promptly forwarded to them instead of return to sender.
AIT Address

Campus Facilities and Services

Student mail address:

Student Name: ...................................................................FoS/Program.: ..................................................
Asian Institute of Technology
School of .....................................................................................................................................................
P.O. Box 4 Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand

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AIT Reception
AIT Reception is located at the AIT Admin Building.
The service hours for telephone/fax services are from Monday- Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office
is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and during AIT and official holidays.
AIT telephone is operated via two systems. The first system is through telephone numbers 02-524-5000
and 02-524-5090. Incoming calls on these lines are received by an automatic answering machine through
which the caller can key in the desired internal extension number or direct the line to the operator on duty.
The second system, which is from 02-524-xxxx, is a direct connection to all internal extension numbers.

Media and Communications Unit (MCU)

The Media and Communications Unit (MCU) operates to tell The AIT Story through domestic and international media platforms.
MCU possesses a professional media and communications arm. Staff report on the ongoing affairs of the
Institute for upload to the website and through official press releases and articles for publication in print
and online publications. The unit liaises directly with mainstream media and works to promote positive
coverage of AIT.
MCU also aims to increase visibility and promote the AIT brand by assisting public relations and the staging
of events, such as international level press conferences. The team administers the website homepages
news, events and announcements and official AIT social media platforms such as AIT Facebook and AIT
YouTube, AIT Twitter, AIT LinkedIn, AIT Pinterest and AIT Google+.

MCU assists marketing efforts with promotional products such as advertisements, student recruitment
brochures and video content. The multimedia team employs a professional graphic designer, and is also
able to capture and chronicle AIT activities on video. MCU produces AITs Annual Report, online Weekly
Campus Bulletin update, monthly AIT Newsletter, and the Institute corporate video.
MCU maintains a professional photography studio. It provides photographic production services for various
passport / visa applications and personal purposes. Students graduation portraits are taken here, twice
each year around graduation time. The photographer is available upon request to support the promotion
of cultural, social and academic interactions within the Institute or externally. The studio is located at the
MCU Office on the 2nd floor of the Library Building.
The Media and Communications Unit is located on the second floor of the Library Building, and is best
reached via the Language Center entrance. Come and see us anytime, our doors are always open!
Contact:
Tel: 02-524-5830
Email: [email protected]

Books and Office Supplies

AIT Bookstore
The AIT Bookstore, located at the AIT Arcade near the AIT Conference Center, is operated by a private concessionaire. Its hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, except during
AIT official holidays, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The bookstore is closed on Sundays.
Stocks include stationery, general supplies, AIT souvenir, books, and periodicals required by students and
staff. Photocopying and binding services are also provided.

English Language Training and Advising

Language Center (LC)
The Language Center supports AIT students before and during their degree studies by providing language
programs, testing services, writing courses, one-one tutorials, and academic skills workshops.
English is the official language for all activities at AIT. While some of you are very fluent speakers of
English, at AIT all students are expected to graduate as competent writers. Therefore, all AIT students
are required to attend the writing course EL19: Academic and Technical Writing, which they must pass
in order to graduate.
Students who are already competent writers may test out of this course when they begin their studies.
Therefore, a writing test, the AIT Academic Writing Test (AWT), is administered to all incoming degree
students. If you pass this test, you will automatically receive a grade for EL19. If you do not pass, you
are required to take writing courses until you do pass.
The LC offers a range of academic writing courses each semester and during term breaks. Students are
placed in a course on the basis of their AWPT score. These courses are: EL13, EL15, and EL19. In addition, EL21-Research Writing Workshop is offered occasionally to help students prepare their research
proposals.
Graduation Requirements
(i) All students are to obtain a grade of C or higher for EL19 Academic Writing to graduate.
(ii) All students must have their advisor approve and sign the title page of their research report, thesis
or dissertation, and then submit the signed title page to the LC for title-checking. Finally, they must
submit the title page signed by their advisor and by an LC teacher to the AIT Registry.

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Visit the LC
The LC is located in the Library Building (2nd floor). The LC Office (Room 216) is open daily 9:00-11:30am
& 12:30-4:00pm. The LC Office houses a collection of books, CDs, DVDs and language learning materials
for English, French, Japanese and Thai. Each term, the LC arranges language courses to help students
learn English, French, and Thai. From time to time, other Asian languages such as Chinese and Japanese
are offered.
For information, come to Room 216, call 6623, or email [email protected]. We will help you register
for courses, answer your questions, and make an appointment for a one-to-one tutorial.

Library
AIT Library
The AIT library collection contains 231,597 volumes and 649 current journals (current print journals = 366
titles, current e-journals = 283 titles). Major Library services include reference, on-line database search,
lending, referral, inter-library loan and photocopying. The Library arranges an orientation program for
new students at the beginning of each semester. Special collection of course-related materials is kept for
students reference. The reference staff is available during the day to provide help with the on-line information system. The virtual side of the library consists of Electronic Journals, digital collection and Electronic
Course Reserves including full text of course materials prepared by faculty. A selective list of web search
engines, references, other university theses and dissertations, and electronic alerting services are provided.

Campus Facilities and Services

The Library uses the modern information technologies, including an on-line catalogue of library holdings
databases and electronic journals searchable through the campus network and internet.

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Normal library hours are as follows:

Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 10.30 p.m.
Sunday
9.00 a.m.-10.30 p.m.
Closed on public holidays
Regulations governing the use of the Library are published in a booklet obtainable from the Library circulation counter. The following URL links will give you details of circulation policy and Library general rules.
1) Circulation Policy at http://www.library.ait.ac.th/circulation/CirculationService.htm
2) Library general rule at http://www.library.ait.ac.th/GeneralRules.htm
Should you have any queries about library service, please do not hesitate to contact the library staff at
the Circulation Desk.

Internet and other campus wide IT Services

Internet and all other campus wide IT Services are provided by the intERLab (ITServ). Internet connection is available throughout the campus covering all academic/administration buildings, Library, AIT Hotel
& Conference Centers (AITHCC), Cafeteria as well residential buildings (students and staff dormitories,
student villages, faculty houses). Both wired and wireless connections are supported. AIT has multiple
lines of high speed connections to Internet, ensuring fast and reliable access to both commercial and
education/research sites.
When using Internet from non-residential areas such as academic/administrative buildings or Library,
students have to adhere to the Institutes Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) where Internet can be used for
academic purposes only. AUP details can be viewed from http://www.ait.asia/it_committee/aup/
However, Internet access from residential areas is not subjected to the AUP but governed by Unrestricted

Internet Access (UIA) Policy. Students can use UIA for any purpose, including entertainment. Nevertheless adherence to the host countrys (Thai) laws still have to be strictly observed. UIA subscription is
mandatory for every student residing on campus and its current fee of 400 Baht/month is monthly collected together with accommodation rental fee. Details of the UIA Policy can viewed from http://www.ait.
asia/it_committee/uia/
Violation to the AUP or UIA Policy will be penalized ranging from blocking Internet access for a period of
various length depending on its severity and frequency up to expulsion from the Institute.
The Institute has implemented computerized systems for almost all Information System applications. Student and academic records are available online from Student Information System (SIS) accessible from
https://sis.ait.asia. Almost all actions related to student academic records are performed online through
SIS ranging from enrolling courses, viewing transcript/grades, evaluating courses up to clearance process before graduation. Student financial obligations such as invoices/bills for tuition & registration fee,
accommodation charges, together with payment records, are also recorded in SIS and can be viewed
online by students.
Email and other cloud based applications are available through Google Apps for @ait.asia. Gmail, Google
Drive, Google Sheet, Google Docs, Google Hangouts are examples of the Google Apps.
Students may also avail of Microsoft Office 365 licenses through Microsofts Student Advantage Program
where every student is entitled to install Microsoft Office 365 on up to 5 devices, including PC, Mac,
Tablets and Smart Phones.
Students encountering difficulties in using Internet and other campus wide IT services above shall contact Helpdesk preferably by sending email to [email protected]. Helpdesk can also be reached through
telephone at Ext. 6082 or personal visit to ITServ Building, Room 203. Helpdesk website (http://itserv.ait.
asia/helpdesk) contains useful information and tips. Students are advised to read information on Helpdesk
website before contacting Helpdesk

Child Schooling
AIT International School (AITIS)
AIT International School offers instruction from Nursery to Grade Six through the medium of English. Our
American-based curriculum is modified to meet international school standards in English, Mathematics
and Science and is adapted to the specific needs of our multi-cultural school population from more than 20
nationalities. The curriculum is designed to develop enjoyment of and commitment to learning and it aims
to help pupils become responsible and caring citizens who work for the common good and are committed
to sustainable development at a personal, local, national, and global level. The curriculum promotes an
enquiring mind and capacity to think independently, creatively, critically, and rationally.
The School year starts in August and follows the same bi-semester system as the Institute. The medium
of instruction is English. Parents are advised to check with the Principal as to the availability of places
before children are brought to attend the school.
Pre-Kindergarten section curriculum (Nursery-Pre-K2)
AITIS Pre-Kindergarten section curriculum focuses on all-round development of the childs physical, social,
emotional and cognitive development. The Pre-K curriculum forms a theme-based entity to provide children
with a broad variety of experiences that will enable them to develop their skills for a smooth transition to
the Kindergarten. All Pre-K classes have a Homeroom teacher and an Assistant Teacher (two in Nursery
class). Music, Computer studies, Library studies and Physical Education are taught by Subject teachers.

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Elementary School section curriculum (KindergartenGrade5)

The AITIS Elementary school section curriculum includes the following subjects: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technology, Social Studies, Arts: Music and Visual
arts, Library lessons, Thai language (A and B), Physical Education (KG-G2), Health and Physical Education (G3 G5), and Counselling (G5). All classes have a Homeroom teacher and Elementary school and
Grade 6 share 4 Assistant teachers. Music, ICT, Library studies, Physical (and health) Education, and
Counselling are taught by subject teachers.
Secondary School section curriculum (Grade 6)
Secondary School consists of G6 classes upwards. The AITIS Secondary school section curriculum
includes the following subjects: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technology, Social Studies, Arts: Music and Visual Arts, Library lessons, Thai language, Health and
Physical Education, and Counselling.
ESL
Elementary school children with limited English skills will be offered English as Second Language (ESL)
instruction according to their language proficiency in three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
ESL instruction is designed to support the mainstream academic subject contents. AITIS collects a separate fee for ESL teaching.
Special Education

Campus Facilities and Services

AITIS is able to admit and serve students with mild learning difficulties who demonstrate the ability to
access and benefit from the regular curriculum and program with limited assistance from our Support
Learning Program. AITIS will approve admission on a case by case basis. AITIS does not have resources
and facilities to organize professional therapy services. Special education is included in the school fees.

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Admission age rules (Cut-off date July 31)

Admission to AITIS is open to students of all nationalities who demonstrate the ability to access and benefit
from the challenging international curriculum and program offered by the school.
Admission is dependent on:
l Availability of places in appropriate classes and programs.
l Meeting all admissions procedures and qualifications.
l Completing the AITIS Admission application form with requested documentation attached
l Admission test
In the event of a shortage of places, priority will be given to:
l Families employed by AIT and families who have at least one parent as a student in AIT.
l Qualified siblings of current AITIS students.
AITIS age rules for Pre-K and Elementary sections are as follows:

2 Yrs 6 Months
3 Yrs
4 Yrs
5 Yrs
6 Yrs
7 Yrs
8 Yrs
9 Yrs
10 Yrs
11 Yrs

Nursery
Pre Kindergarten 1
Pre Kindergarten 2
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6 *

AITIS school fees

1. The AITIS school fees consist of three components: (1) Tuition fee; (2) School and Campus
Development Fund (SCDF); (3) Technology Development Fund

The Tuition fee covers the operating expenses, and The SCDF is used to cover the AITIS and its
campus developments. The Technology Development Fund is for developing technology throughout
the AITIS campus.

2. The School fees are defined as follows:

2.1 Children of AIT staff and faculty are eligible for a compensation of 75% that will be paid by their
respective Units and to pay 25% only of the SCDF. Children of AIT students are eligible for a full
discount of 85% and pay only 15% of the SCDF.
2.2 A. Fee rates

Pre-Kindergarten Section

Status Tuition Fee SCDF Snack Fees Lunch PTA Fund Snack Fees Day Care Technolog

Morning Supervision
Day Care
Fee
Fee/Year
Student
8,025
750
2,000 1,500
150
1,350
1,500
5,000
Staff, FAC 53,500
1,250
2,000
1,500
150
1,350
5,000
5,000
Seconded 53,500
5,000
2,000 1,500
150
1,350
5,000
5,000
Non-AIT 53,500
5,000
2,000 1,500
150
1,350
5,000
5,000

Note: Snack fees may be altered any time without notice

Elementary Section and Grade 6

Status
Tuition Fees /semester
SCDF /Semester
PTA Fund

Student
9,630
750
150
Staff,FAC
64,200
1,250
150
Seconded
64,200
5,000
150
Non-AIT
64,200
5,000
150

Technology
Fee/Year
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000

ESL fees for Elementary School only

Level
Fee (Baht)
Beginner
5,000
Intermediate
3,000
Advanced
1,500
Technology Development Fee: All AITIS students will be assessed a THB 5,000 Technology Development
fee once per academic year. (This fee will not be waived, discounted or compensated.)
For more information, please visit the schools website at www.aitis.ait.ac.th or contact AITIS Office 5984.

AIT Medical Clinic

The mission of the AIT Medical Clinic is to supply the best possible medical care to AIT students and the
members of the Institute staff. The Clinic has one physician, two part-time physicians and three nurses. In addition to general medical care given by the general practitioner, the Clinic provides consultations in ENT (ear,
nose, throat) and Rehabilitation Physician (physical rehabilitation), as scheduled below. You may schedule
an appointment thru tel. 02-524-5286.

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 Date

Time

Monday
08:30 am 12:00 pm
Tuesday
08:30 am 12:00 pm
Wednesday 08:30 am 12:00 pm

03.00 pm 05.00 pm
Thursday
08:30 am 12:00 pm

14:00 15:00

Friday
08:30 12:00

15.00 17.00

Type of doctors
General Medicine
General Medicine
General Medicine
General Medicine
General Medicine
ENT Specialist:
(Ear, Nose, Throat)
General Medicine
Physical Rehabilitation

Name of the doctors

Dr. Bunsert Jatchavala
Dr. Bunsert Jatchavala
Dr. Bunsert Jatchavala
Dr. Bunsert Jatchavala
Dr. Bunsert Jatchavala
Dr. Amornwan Nilsuwan
Dr. Bunsert Jatchavala
Dr. Chuenchom Chueluecha

*Remark: The schedule can be changed, but will be announced via email.
Medical Emergencies: Emergency medical care is available at the AIT Medical Clinic all times. However,
the AIT Medical Clinics emergency care service is not a hospital emergency room. Emergency illness
conditions such as suspected heart attack, stroke or poisoning require immediate treatment at the nearest hospital emergency room. If a student is too ill to come to the Clinic or to go to a hospital without
assistance, you can call 1669 for Emergency Medical Service (provided by the Ministry of Public
Health, Thailand).

Campus Facilities and Services

Night-Shift Nurse: Night-shift nurse, 1930 hrs - 0730 hrs, is reserved for medical emergencies. Due to
safety and security reasons of the on duty nurse, the door of the Clinic is locked from 2200 hrs 0730
hrs. In emergency cases or if you wish any emergency assistance, you can contact the on duty nurse by
calling 02-524-5555.

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Medical appliance/apparatus: Crutches, canes and wheel chairs can be borrowed from the Clinic. The
nurse should be contacted for borrowing such appliance/apparatus (refundable deposit is required).
Generali Insurance: Students insured under the Generali Medical Insurance should meet the doctor for
diagnosis of any illness and charge treatment to Generali by presenting the Generali Card. If a doctor is
not consulted, they have to pay in cash.

Security Service
Campus Safety and Security
The Institute endeavors to provide a safe and healthy environment in which to live, work and study. The
AIT campus includes a diverse mixture of settings, from offices, classrooms and laboratories to houses
and dormitories, and each setting may present potential hazards. The AIT Safety and Security Unit monitors conditions and recommends safety and security improvements throughout AIT. This unit also offers
specialized safety training, and is available to assist with the development and implementation of safety
programs.
l

For your own safety, do not attempt to use any laboratory equipment and chemicals that you are not
familiar with. You should not work alone in the laboratory, especially at night, without written permission
from the Laboratory Supervisor. If it is really necessary for you to work at night, please call for security
service (tel. 02-516-5888 and 02-524-6000) to escort you to and from your dormitories.

Always lock your doors. Turn off electrical and gas appliances when going out of your rooms. If possible, unplug all electrical appliances when leaving for an indefinite period of time.

To protect you from risks of pilferage and theft, keep watch of your belongings. Avoid using outside
services for your laundry, food delivery, etc. As much as possible, use available campus-wide services.
If you have to use an outside technician, ask for a company ID card. Be extra watchful when there are

certain persons expected to enter your room, e.g. during special cleaning and pest control. Immediately
report any suspicious behavior to the AIT Security Service (tel. 02-516-5888 and 02-524-6000).
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Do not feed any stray animal, and dump garbage only in bins provided at strategic locations.

As part of campus security measures, you will be asked, on occasions, to show your ID card upon
entering or exiting the Main Gate after 10:00 p.m. and every time you pass through Gate No. 2, which
will be closed after 8:00 p.m. Please extend your cooperation to the security guards on duty when an
ID card is demanded.

Your guests should know your personal details (name, house/room number, telephone, School/Program, etc.), for security reasons.

Keep noise down and do not disturb peace on campus especially during the late hours.

Lock your bicycles even if they are old. Never purchase a bicycle from a stranger. Do not park your
bicycles in prohibited areas, like the entrance doorways and walkways, or they will be impounded by
the security guards.

Do not misuse any fire prevention and firefighting equipment and accessories placed in all buildings,
houses and dormitories on campus.

Setting -off firecrackers to celebrate an occasion as part of tradition or culture is allowed with the following precautions:

- In order to avoid any untoward incident, firecrackers can be set-off only at the big football field.
- Permission should be sought from SSSU before the event.
- Setting-off firecrackers near the residential units or any other areas is strictly prohibited.
- Organizers of the event shall be responsible for any untoward incident that may occur in relation to
this activity.
l Members of the AIT community are requested to kindly adhere to the policy of not smoking in any of
the administrative, academic buildings and public areas on campus. Smoking is also prohibited in the
student accommodation units as stipulated in the Accommodation P & P.
l

In accordance with the policies of making AIT at the forefront of environmental protection and campus
safety, the following traffic and parking rules are enforced:
- The speed limit on campus is 20 km/hr. The security personnel are authorized to stop any vehicle
violating the speed limit. The offender is required to present an AIT or valid ID card to the security
on duty. If the offender is an Institute student/trainee, the Security Officer will also notify the concerned Dean and the Head, Student Office, accordingly.
- Motorcycles are not allowed inside the campus.
- Vehicles and bicycles should be properly parked on designated parking areas.
- If a car is parked in the area marked NO PARKING, the violation notice will be put on the wide
screen of the car and the vehicle license number will be recorded.
- The security personnel are also authorized to remove any wrongly parked bicycle into an appropriate parking place and are not responsible for loss of that bicycle.
- The security personnel are also authorized to turn off all the flood lights of the sports area after
11.00 p.m. and students are expected to cooperate with the Security personnel

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Violent Behaviors of Any Cause

Complaints lodged to Security Officer at any time:
i) The Security Officer on duty will personally check the reported violent behaviors.

The Security Officer will demand the ID card from the student(s) concerned for recording. If ID
card is not available, other form of identification should be provided.

If the report is confirmed, the Security Officer will verbally admonish the concerned student(s)
to stop the violent behavior and calm down. This verbal admonition serves as the first warning.
This will be reported to Student Affairs with copy to Student Union.

ii) The Security Officer will observe for some time to ensure that verbal admonition is complied with.
If the concerned student(s) refuse to cooperate, the case will be reported to the Head-Security
who should try to calm down the student(s) concerned and stop the violent behavior.
iii) If the student(s) concerned could not be stopped by the Head-Security, the Police officer near AIT
Gate 1 will be called to intervene. The Police Officer on duty will try his best to stop the violent
behavior and settle the case. At this stage, the student(s) concerned will be called at Student Affairs office and receive a written reprimand to be placed on student file as well as the necessary
sanctions.
iv) If the student concerned refused to cooperate with the AIT Police, the AIT Police will contact the
Klong Luang Police Station and do the necessary according to Thai law.

Campus Facilities and Services

Sanctions:

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No. of offenses
per semester
1
2

Sanction
Community service of two weeks to be determined by the Student Union
Suspension of one semester

If you have any questions about security or safety issues, talk to your Unit Head.
On holidays, for emergency issues, please call 6000.
Campus Related Rules and Regulations
Students are requested to abide by the
existing campus rules and regulations
on safety and security, use of sports
facilities, traffic and parking and others.
Further information on these rules and
regulations can be viewed at: http://
www.ait.ac.th/administration/ait-sodexo/
campus-related-rules-and-regulations

XI. GETTING AROUND

On Campus
Getting around campus
Bicycles are the vehicle of choice for both faculty and students and can be purchased either second hand
from people who are leaving (check the bulletin and the bulletin boards near the cafeteria and lounge for
notices), or new from the bicycle repair shop. You may prefer to bring a bicycle with you. Both adult and
childrens bicycles can be ordered locally. The repair shop is located between the Library and the Student
Union office and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day except Sunday.
Walking on campus is a pleasant experience: there are many walkways which are sheltered from sun and
rain and there is extensive green open space for strolling, exploring or exercising. AIT is a wildlife sanctuary
and since over 200 bird species have been recorded, the campus attracts keen birdwatchers. A variety
of reptiles, including harmless and venomous snakes and large monitor lizards are also common. There
are several modes of transportation for getting to and from campus both formal and informal, i.e. van.

Going to Thammasat
Off Campus
The adjacent Thammasat campus provides another venue for walking and cycling. Unfortunately, neither
of these activities can be pursued comfortably or safely off the two campuses, so it is important to be
aware of the other options available. There are several modes of transportation for getting to and from
campus both formal and informal, i.e. van.

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XII. COMMUTING AND TRAVELS WITHIN/OUTSIDE THAILAND

AIT Transport
In special circumstances, students are permitted to use AIT vehicles in connection with their research
or for some official student activities. In all such cases, the reservation of the vehicle must be made by
a member of the faculty or a senior administrative staff member in the School or by the Student Union
President to the Motor Pool.

Staff Buses

Commuting and Travels within/outside Thailand

A daily bus service is provided for staff members who live off-campus. A total of 5 buses leave the campus
at 4:30 p.m. to 5 different routes. You may find the details of the route in the AIT Website under HRO.
Staff members (and students who do not occupy a dormitory room) may register as regular users and are
charged a monthly fee at the minimum rate of 2.5% of their salary, up to a maximum of Baht 1,365 per
month. Occasional users may travel on the staff buses if space is available and at a charge of Baht 30
(students Baht 15) per one-way trip. If at any time there is no sufficient space to accommodate occasional
users, preference will be given to those who are registered regular users.

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City Buses
There are three bus routes between Bangkok and our neighbor, Thammasat University (TU), Rangsit
Campus.
No. 39, non-and air-conditioned, from AIT to TU (Ta Prachan Campus, near the Grand Palace in Bangkok);
No. 356 from AIT to Parkkret, Nonthaburi;
No. 29, non- and air-conditioned, from AIT to Hualamphong Station.
The first bus leaves Bangkok at 5:00 a.m. and TU-Rangsit Campus at 5:20 a.m. The last bus leaves for
Bangkok at 8:00 p.m. When returning late from Bangkok (i.e., after 10:00 p.m.), you may take the No. 39
up to Rangsit and from there may ride a pick-up, popularly known as Luth.
From Rangsit, you may take the following buses:
Non-air-conditioned

Bus No.
29
39

Route
Rangsit-Bangkok Railway Station
Rangsit-TU (Ta Prachan)

First Bus
5:00a.m.
5:00 a.m.

Last Bus
10:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m.

First Bus
4:10 a.m.
4:10 a.m.
4:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.

Last Bus
8:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m.

Air-conditioned (Fares for entire route are Baht 13.00 -22.00)

Bus No.
4
10
29
21

Route
TU Rangsit-Krungthep Bridge
TU Rangsit-Bangprakaew, Thonburi
TU Rangsit-Bangkok Railway station
TU Rangsit-Ramkhamhaeng

Taxis
Meter taxis as well as fair-bargaining taxis are available. Fares for the latter should always be agreed in
advance with the driver, and must be paid in full on arrival at the destination. Tipping is not expected.
Ait Taxi Service Charge Rate

Location point Rate

AIT

AIT

AIT

AIT

AIT

AIT

AIT

AIT

Destination Point
Thammasat University
NSTDA
Talad-Thai
Bangkhan
Chaing Rak
Nawanakorn-Makro
Duan Muang Airport
Suwannaphum Airport

Service charge rate

50 Baht
60 Baht
80 Baht
80 Baht
80 Baht
100 Baht
200 Baht
660 Baht (included toll)

Kindly Note:
a. If the AIT taxi rates are not followed, passengers are requested to report to the AIT Security Office
(02-524-6000) the taxi details, so that the service in AIT Campus can be canceled.
b. Taxi service charge rate will be shown at the back seat of taxis
c. For package tours to: Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Pattaya, Huahin, Rayong, Chonburi, etc. agreement will
be between the passenger and the taxi

Other Taxi Services:

There are also many outside service groups to provide taxi services. Please see contact details below:

No.
Company

1
Taxi Radio
2 SoonSaim

3
Howa International

4
Taxi Pathuwan

5
Taxi Ruammit

6
Ruam Thai Taxi

7
Sahakorn Taxi

8
Sahakorn Chareungmuang Taxi

Tel.
1681
1661
0-2714-0422
0-2864-3300
0-2911-4444
0-2883-6621-25
0-2676-1000
0-2611-6499

Note: The AIT taxi service is a private taxi group, whose drivers live near the campus and have given AIT
the taxi service for a long time.

Train Services
Suburban trains also cover the route between AIT and Bangkok. From Chiang Rak railway station behind
Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus), trains leave for Bangkok around every half hour between 6:00
a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and about once an hour between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., though much less frequently
at other times. Trains back from Bangkok stop at Chiang Rak around every hour from five to eight in the
evening, but none later than that. With ever increasing traffic congestion in and around Bangkok, the
suburban train alternative may be a good one. Sky trains and subway trains are also available to make
travel inside the city faster. Motorcycles are available at the gate of AIT or you can cycle to the station.

Vans
There are vans leaving from nearby Thammasat University (TU) going to the city. Students may wait for
the vans at the Thammasat Road near AIT Gate No. 2 or at the bus stop near the AIT Front Gate No. 1.
These vans ply the TU-Mochit Skytrain Station or the TU-Victory Monument routes at a fare of Baht 30
per person.

Travel Within and Outside Thailand

General
AIT is located 42 km north of Bangkok. Depending on the mode of transportation and the time of day, the
trip into the city can take around one hour. A good map of both Bangkok and Thailand are essential to
help you get around. Maps are available from the AIT Bookstore. There are several ways to move around
both on and off campus and these are outlined below.
Getting to and from the Airport
Transport from the airport to AIT is available from the Suvarnabhumi Airport limousine service (about Baht
1,500) and metered taxi (about Baht 500). If passengers are traveling on light baggage, it is cheaper
to take Bus No. 554. When getting off at the Don Muang (Bangkok International Airport), you may take
local buses no. 29 or 39 and tell the conductor you are getting off at AIT (say it with beside Thammasat
Rangsit University). The fare will cost about 16 baht.
Otherwise, you may also prefer to take another taxi when you get off at Don Muang (Bangkok International Airport) and the fare will be about 200 baht (by meter). It is always advisable to insist on the use
of the meter.
When going to the airport from AIT, a taxi can be requested by calling telephone number tel. 516-5888.

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XIII. SHOPPING AND OTHER SERVICES

On Campus
There are several shops on campus where you can get basic supplies for daily living, but quality and
choice may be limited and prices higher than in local markets in commercial areas.
At the AIT Arcade, one will find a bakery (UFM Bakery), a shop that sells snacks and toiletries (Jammy
Mart), a gift shop (Star Shop), a book and stationery shop (AIT Bookstore), a travel agency (Travel Click),
a tailor (Aston Tailor), food shops (Thai Interfood) and (So Good), two beauty salons (Kung Salon and
Chittinan Hair Dresser), a shop that provides Thai massage and therapeutic body treatments (Line Thai
Massage), a commodities and flower shop (Sari Sari) and the laundry service (Vichai Laundry). Another
restaurant, The Park, beside the AIT Golf Course offers international cuisine.
Photocopy services are located at the following areas: beside the Library and SU Building.
Bicycle shop (Bike Shop) located beside Dorm J is selling brand new bicycles and accessories. There is
also a bicycle rental where the community can rent on an hourly, daily or monthly basis.
The SVOA Technologies, Inc. operates an authorized service center at the Arcade, Room C138. SVOA
provides technical support and customer services. It also sells and repairs personal computer, laptop,
printer, camera, scanners and computer accessories. It is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There is an express photo service (Fotomatic), a coffee and beverages vending machine beside the
Student Office at the Administration Building.
Water vending machines are located near dorms (Dorm F, Dorm Q, Dorm T) and strategic places (besides
bicycle shop, SVII, SVIII, ST6, ST9).

There is also a mobile top up machine and a weighing vending machine located at the second entrance
of the AIT Cafeteria.

Off Campus
There are stores which stock general merchandises in nearby Thammasat University campus.
As development increases in the general area of Rangsit and northern Bangkok, more shopping facilities
are being built closer and closer to AIT. Unfortunately, none are conveniently accessible by bicycle.
The nearest markets are in Bangkan and Talad Thai which is one stop away after AIT on the public bus.
Fresh vegetables, fruit, seafood and meat, as well as some other services are available in the area. Near
this vicinity you can also find Tesco Lotus and Makro.

Shopping

Future Park, a shopping mall at Rangsit, has branches of Robinson, Central, Big C, Homepro, Index Living Mall and Office Depot. Also close by at Rangsit are branches of Tesco Lotus, Makro, Zeer Hypermart
and Depot.

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The Weekend Market at Chatuchack offers an extensive variety of food, plants, clothing and handicrafts
and is well worth the trip. It is located near the Northern Bus Terminal and Mochit BTS Station. It can be
reached thru the public vans passing by AIT from Thammasat going to Mochit Station; or by bus and van
if you get off at Central Plaza Ladprao and cross over the expressway on the pedestrian footbridge.
A wide variety of services are now available in the Don Muang/Rangsit area, which is about 15 km from
campus including the Sri Mum Muang wholesale market (open 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) where you can buy
large (5 to 10 kilos) quantities of fresh produce for reasonable prices. Another wholesale market (Saphan
Mai) is located behind the airport and can be reached by Bus # 39.

XIV. FUND RAISING AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS OFFICE

Fundraising
A. AIT Endowment Fund Campaign
During AITs memorable 51st Anniversary celebration in September 2010, all of those present witnessed the soft
launch of the AIT Endowment Fund Campaign which was presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn, also an AIT alumna and honorary faculty member. The first ever fundraising campaign for the Institute will
be a long term Campaign with the initial / silent phase focusing on internal members, while the public phase focusing
on the philanthropists, corporate, foundations, etc. will run over the later part of the Campaign. The first step of the
fundraising strategy is to increase the awareness and involvement of the AIT Family members, including current and
former faculty, staff and alumni.
Objective of the campaign:
The objectives of the Campaign are:
To receive contributions to fund world-class visiting scholars to conduct joint research and collaborative teaching
at AIT.
For endowment of scholarships where the interest obtained will be earmarked to provide scholarships for top
students from all corners of the world to study at AIT.
B. Fundraising Strategy
The fundraising office strategy is to develop both short term and long term initiatives.
Short Term:
The annual fundraising campaign (Focused on Schools & Students)
Facilitate with Schools with regard to any initiatives on Fundraising Campaign such as laboratory equipment.
Long Term: Promote Private Sector Industry - Institute Partnership Activities
Promote AIT within the Thailand Based Multinational Private Sector Companies. Objectives:
- To create awareness, exploring in to funding, resource development, and outreach opportunities.
- Explore to obtain internship opportunities for AIT students, tuition scholarships and other forms of
partnerships.
Initiate collaborations with overseas government ministries and international organizations
Highlight Prominent Alumni of Senior Managerial level in Private Sector in Thailand to seek avenue for collaboration partnership with AIT, especially looking for scholarships and student internship opportunities and job
placement for students

Alumni Affairs Office

In its fifty-five years of existence, AIT has produced more than 21,375 alumni from origin in 98 countries with currently
residing in 117 countries and territories around the world. In June 2010, the AIT Alumni Affairs Office (AAO) was established with its vision to provide a common platform to promote the pride and common interests of AIT and its alumni.
Its mission carries the mandate of developing strong commitments to establish lifelong relations between AlT, its alumni
and alumni network, leading to increased support for the Institutes vision, mission and goals.
The main goals of AAO are to increase alumni participation and involvement in institute activities as well as increase
alumni participation in fund raising activities, to serve as the main focal point for individual alumni and the AIT Alumni
Association (AITAA) and liaise between AIT, AITAA and its 27 National/Regional Chapters in a wide array of programs,
including highlight the achievements of its alumni, social activities, continuing education and professional development,
among others. It will work to increase the effectiveness and regularity of alumni communications through all possible
communications means, such as website, periodicals and alumni directory. Furthermore AAO will take an active role in
maintaining good relationships between the AIT Administration, AITAA Mother Chapter and its National Chapters, including as well all individual alumni.
The office will also actively create partnerships between AIT and alumni, and between alumni in areas of mutual interest.
It will take a role in fostering interactions between the alumni and current students in the form of industrial mentorship,
internship and job opportunities. Above all, the AIT Alumni Affairs Office will help in connecting, networking and enriching
AIT alumni and its partners in supporting the strategic goals of their alma mater.
In addition, this Office fosters interaction between alumni and current students in the form of industrial mentorship and
coordinates with the Student Office and alumni for internships and job placement of current students with the alumnis
organizations.
The Fundraising and Alumni Affairs Office can be reached through:
Tel: + 66 (0)2 524 6302/6318 Fax: +66 (0)2 524 6311 E-mail: [email protected]

URL: www.alumniaffairs.ait.asia

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XV. WHOM TO CONTACT

Useful Numbers

Medical Emergency

5555

Medical Clinic

5286

AIT Security, Fire, Ambulance

6000

AIT Police Box

5051

Call Center/Facility Services

5800

AIT Accommodation Office

5093

Thammasat Hospital

02-926-9999

GRU

5022, 085-073-2976

Student Union

5979, 5982

ITServ Help Desk

6082

AITCC Front Desk

5250

AIT Reception/Telephone Operator

9, 5090

Taxi

6300

Whom to Contact

Academic

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Dean, School of Engineering and Technology

6054

Dean, School of Environment, Resources & Devt

6072

Dean, School of Management

5657

Head, Administration

6304

Head, Student Office/Registry

6325

Admissions

5024

Scholarships

5012

6744, 5006

Career Center and Student Affairs