Faculty of Political Science Closure: What to Do

The Faculty of Political Science building or programme may occasionally close for reasons such as a safety issue, a utilities failure, or another incident.

At a glance

Alert level: Warning

Do this first

Do not travel to the faculty building until you have seen an official announcement that it is safe to do so.

Key numbers

What to do now

  1. Do not travel to the faculty building until you have seen an official announcement that it is safe to do so.
  2. Check the Faculty of Political Science's official Facebook page and Thammasat University's official channels for the closure notice and any instructions.
  3. Check your Thammasat email and any course pages (for example Google Classroom or MS Teams links your instructors use) for class-specific instructions.
  4. If you were on your way to campus, turn back or wait at a safe location nearby until you have confirmed information.
  5. If you are currently inside the building when a closure is announced, follow staff instructions and leave calmly by the nearest safe exit.

How you will be told

  • Official closure notices will be posted on the Faculty of Political Science's website and Facebook page, and on Thammasat University's official channels.
  • Instructors may also email you directly or post to your course's online platform about changes to a specific class.
  • Treat only these official channels as authoritative. Do not rely on second-hand messages, unofficial group chats, or rumours for confirmation that the building is closed or reopened.

Classes, exams, and deadlines

  • Do not assume that a closure automatically cancels or postpones a class, exam, or deadline. Some may move online, some may be rescheduled, and some may continue as planned if alternative arrangements are made.
  • Check official faculty announcements or contact your instructor directly for each affected class.
  • If a deadline is approaching and you are unsure whether it still applies, email your instructor or the faculty office rather than assuming either way.

Accessing services remotely

  • Many administrative matters (transcripts, letters, registration questions) can often be handled by email with the faculty office; check the faculty website for current remote-service options during the closure.
  • The Direk Jayanama Library's online catalogue and any digital resources remain accessible from off campus if the library building itself is affected.
  • If you need a specific document or service and are unsure whether it is available remotely, email the relevant office and ask before making a trip to campus.

Who to contact

  • For programme-specific questions (BIR students): the BIR programme office.
  • For general faculty administration: the Faculty of Political Science main office.
  • For matters affecting international students specifically: Thammasat's Office of International Affairs (OIA).
  • If you have safety concerns for yourself or believe you need emergency help, use the national emergency numbers below rather than waiting for an office to reply to email.

When it reopens

  • Wait for an official reopening announcement before returning to the building.
  • Expect a short period of adjustment to class schedules; check announcements rather than assuming everything resumes exactly as before.

Useful contacts

Contact BIRSA

This is general guidance from a student-run site. In an emergency, always follow the instructions of the emergency services and Thammasat University.

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