On August 5, 2024, MDKKU warmly welcomed four exchange medical students from the Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University in Ukraine, and the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in the Czech Republic. The students are participating in a program to gain clinical skills, observe medical practices, and exchange experiences.

On their first day, the students attended an orientation session organized by the International Relations Office. The morning activities included an introduction to the faculty and curriculum, as well as a basic Thai language lesson covering everyday phrases such as greetings, apologies, thank-yous, and shopping expressions. They then went on a tour of key locations within the faculty, meeting with advisors and staff in their respective departments. In the afternoon, they familiarized themselves with the university’s transportation system, known as KKU Transit, and had the opportunity to ride the shuttle bus to various sites, including Food and Service Center 1 (KKU Complex), the swimming pool, KKU Fitness, the Art and Cultural Center, and the KKU night market, before returning to their dormitories.

This exchange program offers the visiting students not only an opportunity to develop their clinical skills but also a chance to immerse themselves in Thai culture and everyday life. The exposure to new environments and systems, such as KKU Transit and the local food and service centers, enhances their overall learning experience, allowing them to broaden their understanding of healthcare and cultural practices in a different part of the world.