Thai Name of Certificate
Full name: ประกาศนียบัตรภาษาและวัฒนธรรมไทยสำหรับชาวอาเซียน
Initials : ป.ทอ.
English Name of Certificate
Full name: Certificate in Thai Language and Culture for ASEAN
Initials : Cert. in TLCA
The Thai Language and Culture Certificate Program for ASEAN (TLCA) aims to provide academic services in Thai language and culture to enable learners (ASEAN citizens) to acquire knowledge and skills in Thai language and culture for communication and adaptation in multicultural environments appropriately and correctly according to Thai social and cultural contexts
Certificate Privileges
- A student can apply for an ED Visa.
- A student can pursue a B.A. in Thai Language of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University after completing the TLCA Certificate program.
Qulifications of Applicants
- Open to both Thai and foreign nationals.
- Open to both monks and laypersons.
- Individuals may also be considered for admission at the discretion of the certificate’s executive committee by university regulations.
Certificate
Department of Thai Language, Faculty of Humanities
Study 2 days a week
Online and Onsite
Saturday and Sunday
Semester Credit System
2 Semesters (1 Year)
30 Credit (15 per 1 semester)
13,000 บาท
Tuition fees
Proceeding 1st generation 2025
Nov3 - December 3, 2025 (1 Semester)
January 11 - May 3, 2026 (2 Semester)
Registration
Available on June, 2025
Director
Dr.Phramaha Pharadon Bhurissaro
Head of Department of Thai Language
Secretary
Dr.
Lecturer
Subject of Course
Main Subject
TLCA 001 : Basic Thai Listening and Speaking
TLCA 002 : Basic Thai Reading and Writing
TLCA 003 : Intermediate Thai Listening and Speaking
TLCA 004 : Intermediate Thai Reading and Writing
TLCA 005 : Thai Culture and Etiquette
TLCA 006 : Thai Traditions and Festivals
TLCA 007 : Contemporary Thai Society and Way of Life
TLCA 008 : Buddhism and Thai Society
Option Subjects (Select 2 from 4)
TLCA 009 : Religion and Beliefs in Thai Society
TLCA 010 : Cross Cultural Thai Language Communication
TLCA 011 : Thai Grammar
TLCA 012 : Thai-Native Language Translation
TLCA 013 : News and Print Media Reading
TLCA 014 : Thai for Work Purposes
TLCA 015 : Thai Short Stories
TLCA 016 : Thai Language Usage for Cultural Tourism
TLCA 017 : Fundamental Legal Principles for Daily Life in Thai Society Context
TLCA 018 : Thai Tourism Studies
TLCA 019 : Thai Cuisine and Food Culture
TLCA 020 : Thai Arts and Music
TLCA 021 : Thai Local Wisdom