Thai Introduction      Through the initiative of H.E.Mr. A.N.Ram, former Ambassador of India to Thailand, and Associate Professor Norant Setabutr Rector of Thammasat University, India Studies Centre was inaugurated by H.E. Mr.P.V. Narasimha Rao, then Prime Minister of India. during his historic visit to Thailand, on April 8th, 1993. An initial fund of 10 millions baht was raised by Indian businessmen in Thailand to be the capital form which interests may be drawn to run the Centre. Its main purpose is to promote the knowledge of Indian Studies, good understanding and co-operation between the Thais and Indians. Objectives        The chief objectives of the India Studies Centre are as follow:        1. To promote reearch and studies on various aspects of India, such as Indian culture, history, economy, politics, philosophy and literature.             2. To provide forum for scholars of Indian Studies to exchange their knowledge and research as well as present their works to the public in form of lectures. pandel discussions, seminars, symposia and conferences.           3. To publish research work, studies and academic papers in the form of books, journals and newsletters to promote the knowledge of Indian Studeis and to create better understanding between India and Thailand           4. To encourage academic and cultural exchange among scholars and students of Indian Studies by establising academic linkages between Thammasat University and universities in Thailand and abroad.           5. To co-operate and exchange publications with other centres and institution of similar nature and interest.          6. To make the data collection on India related topics.        Organization            The India Studies Centre is attached to Thammasat University. Its Office is on th 4th Floor of the former Library Building. The Centre is headed by the Director who administers with the assistance of the  Executive   Secretary and the policy is guided by the Executive Committees.   Address                 India Studies Centre                 Former Library Building, 4th Floor                 Thammasat University, Bangkok 10200                 Thailand                 Tel. 0-2613-3140,0-2613-3141                 Fax. 0-2613-3140 Committee Members of India Studies Centre Administration   Permanent Honorary Adviser : H.E.Mr.A.N.Ram (Forme Ambassador of India to Thailand Honorary Advisers : Ambassador of India to Thailand                                             : Associate Professor Noranit Setabutr Presen Administrators Director : Associate Professor Dr.Nongluksana Thepsawasdi Secretary : Mr.Arun Chetty Executive Committee 1. The Rector of Thammasat University (Assoc. Prof.Dr. Naris Chaiyasoot) Chairman 2. The Vice Rector of Foreign Affairs Adviser 3. Mr.Komol Gambir Adviser 4. Mr.Montree Tirakothai Adviser 5. Dr.Karuna Kusalasai Adviser 6. Dr. Suchati Chuthasmit Adviser 7. Associate Prof. Dr.Nongluksana Thepsawasdi Director 8. Professor Srisurang Poolthupya Member 9. Mr. Shivnathrai Bajaj Member 10. Mr.Davinder S.Saluja Member 11. Mr.Hassa Ram Tanwani Member 12. Professor Dr. Kawee Tangsabutr Member 13. Assistant Professor Dr.Surat Metheekul Member 14. Associate Professor Saksri Boribarnbanpootket Member 15. Assistant Professor Dr. Chirapat Prapandvidya Member 16. Asst. Prof. Nophadol Chartprasert Member 17. Mr. Arun Chetty Member &Secretary back