Safety and emergencies

Tha Prachan is generally a safe campus. Take extra care around the river, at night, and around common scams targeting students.

Campus security#

Security staff are present around campus buildings and gates. If something feels wrong (an unfamiliar person loitering, a broken lock, a lighting issue), tell a guard or staff member.

For a non-emergency injury or sudden illness, the TU Virtual Clinic (the campus sick bay in the health area beneath the student activity building, opposite the gym) is your first stop, open weekdays 09:00 to 16:30. See Health and wellbeing for what to bring and what else it covers. The campus AED (automated external defibrillator) is in front of Sri Burapha Auditorium.

If you lose your student card#

Report it to TUSU Tha Prachan so they can post a Lost and Found notice. Your student card also doubles as a bank card, so if it does not turn up, freeze the account through the Bangkok Bank app, then go in person to the Bangkok Bank branch by the Tha Prachan gate.

Where to take a complaint#

Where you take a problem depends on what it is:

• Anything about registration goes to your faculty and the university Registrar's office.
• Anything specific to course content, fees, or your own programme goes to your faculty student committee first, since each faculty's rules and conditions differ.
• General matters can go to TUSU Tha Prachan.

River safety#

The Chao Phraya is a working river with strong currents and heavy boat traffic. A few basics:

• Wait for boats to fully dock before stepping on or off.
• Keep bags and phones held securely near the open sides of express boats.
• Avoid piers and railings late at night when lighting is poor.

Common scams to know#

Bangkok's tourist-facing areas near campus occasionally attract scams aimed at both visitors and students. Typical patterns include unofficial "closed today, but I can take you somewhere better" approaches near the Grand Palace, and unsolicited "great deal" offers from strangers. Decline and walk on; you do not owe anyone an explanation.

Harassment and reporting#

If you experience harassment or bullying, from another student, staff member, or member of the public, you have the right to report it. You do not need complete evidence or a tidy account of what happened before you ask for advice, and you can also just talk to a trusted BIRSA committee member first if that feels easier.

Harassment and bullying are never acceptable

If anything happens that leaves you feeling unsafe, uncomfortable or violated, by anyone, report it through whichever channel you feel most comfortable using.

• BIR Programme office

  Prompat (Pum)

  Call 02-221-6111 ext. 3409

  Email prompats@tu.ac.th

• BIR Student Association

  Rights Advocate and Student Welfare Officer

  Call 065-940-6914

  Email punsak.ket@dome.tu.ac.th

Reports are processed within 48 hours, with the utmost secrecy and care.

Everyday precautions#

• Share your live location with a friend when travelling alone late at night.
• Keep a photo of your student ID and important documents saved on your phone in case of loss or theft.
• Save campus security and a trusted contact's number somewhere you can reach quickly.

In an emergency#

For anything urgent and safety-related, call 1669 (medical) or 191 (police) first, then let BIRSA or the faculty know afterwards if it affects your studies or wellbeing.

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